How Should Marines and all Service Members React to the Refugee Crisis?

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:13:02 -0500

http://www.salon.com/2015/11/20/national_book_award_winning_marine_tweets_withering_response_to_syrian_refugee_crisis/

National Book Award-winning Marine tweets withering response to Syrian refugee crisis

Marines "are supposed to risk your life for American ideals," he wrote, "this shouldn't be a left-right issue" VIDEO

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 20 at 2015 1:16 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:16:18 -0500

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Nov 20 at 2015 1:24 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:24:18 -0500

I get caution. I get fear. I even get paranoia.

However, I would hope that we would temper these base emotions with rational thought and critical thinking.

We have seen what happens when we React with fear & paranoia, as opposed to Act. We end up with horrid Policy like the DHS as a monster organization, or the TSA which couldn't find its tail with both hands and a flashlight.

Yes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but a ton of prevention is not worth an ounce of cure. Our current policies (prior to any of this ISIS/ISIL/DAESH issues) are VERY restrictive to begin with. Anyone who thinks otherwise has done little to no research.

Response by SGT David T. made Nov 20 at 2015 1:28 PM

SGT David T. — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:28:10 -0500

They should react the way their conscience dictates. Regardless of military affiliation we are citizens first and as such have the right to criticize or endorse the policies of our government. Washington's letter to the New York legislature 26 June 1775 says it best "When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen". We may not always agree on what the correct path is, but we all have the right to form and share our opinions based on what we believe.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 20 at 2015 1:45 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:45:01 -0500

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 20 at 2015 1:48 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:48:43 -0500

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Response by LCpl Ash Carson made Nov 20 at 2015 2:44 PM

LCpl Ash Carson — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:44:19 -0500

It makes me worried because we don't know who we are letting in our home.

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Nov 20 at 2015 2:47 PM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:47:22 -0500

I think we should take care of Syrian refugees the same way we took care of the Iraqi refugees, by toppling their shitty government, exterminating the rats that live there, and helping them to to rebuild their own country.

Response by SPC Ryan D. made Nov 20 at 2015 2:58 PM

SPC Ryan D. — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:58:38 -0500

With an open heart but cautious mind. Anyone touting our current vetting process for refugees as adequate is beyond naive. We all know the underpaid government employees doing this work are masters of time management and strive to do the best job they can while working 12 hour shifts (dripping with sarcasm). We actually have no true way to vet Syrian refugees, as no databases exist with information on the population. The databases that may contain data (FBI, CIA, NSA) are only checked if there is reasonable suspicion and certainly not for every single refugee. We should absolutely be taking in refugees, but the system needs to be greatly improved with major oversight. As is, the government hides this program from public view as much as possible.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Nov 20 at 2015 2:59 PM

Cpl Jeff N. — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:59:26 -0500

Who gives a crap what he thinks. If I go find another LT that disagrees with him does that settle it? You act as though his opinion counts more than anyone else's.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 20 at 2015 3:39 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:39:52 -0500

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Response by PO3 Michael James made Nov 20 at 2015 3:41 PM

PO3 Michael James — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:41:07 -0500

Difficult.. Ounce of prevention .. A pound of cure.. Give me your tired, your poor ! Caution, and Fear ! .. OUCH .. YES.. one thing. Refugees arriving here, will go on Government assistance..(Where's the Money) They will need jobs ??? I am STILL waiting for all these jobs that Congress promised several years ago !! Where are these jobs ? What about our own Children.. Where are their jobs ?? Most Americans are TIRED, and are becoming Poorer each week ! We have enormous problems of our own.. we do NOT need to take on more.. We Can't even take care of our VETS !!.. Remember, "An Ounce of Prevention" !!

Response by Sgt Nick Marshall made Nov 20 at 2015 4:06 PM

Sgt Nick Marshall — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:06:56 -0500

Couldn't agree more, we used to be the home of the brave.

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Nov 23 at 2015 6:39 PM

Capt Walter Miller — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:39:17 -0500

Response by Sgt Ronald Petroski made Nov 24 at 2015 9:57 PM

Sgt Ronald Petroski — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 21:57:34 -0500

Stay armed and watch you brother and sister sixes. Obama will push to let them in.

Response by Cpl Mark McMiller made Nov 25 at 2015 12:40 AM

Cpl Mark McMiller — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:40:29 -0500

Refugees are one thing; terrorists another. We know it is probable that some of the refugees are terrorists. When you can convince me with absolute certainty which is which, then I'll agree to start letting the refugees in. Until then, the prudent thing to do is not let anyone in. I don't recall any of our founding fathers saying we need to give potential terrorists the benefit of the doubt when it comes to safeguarding our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 10:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:19:16 -0500

Negative. It's a no go by sheer numbers. Money numbers (so in debt America couldn't afford peanut butter and Ramen without help), job numbers (because they've been shredding Germany in protest of having free food and safety but no work), numbers of people (where will we put them?), and most important, unidentified number of hostile personnel. Countys taking on refugees are having problems with sanitation, rape, crime, violence, and security. Do we want those problems here? How would we control them? There's still a war on, and our defense budget was recently hacked to pieces, with draw downs on the way. Who will provide security? When the fighting starts, who will quell an uprising? We are a shining city on a hill. However, we've been at war doing humanitarian crap for the last 15 years. Sorry sir, but Mr. Foster cannot support.

Response by SSgt Randy Saulsberry made Nov 25 at 2015 9:01 PM

SSgt Randy Saulsberry — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:01:19 -0500

The Constitution. Anyone with a differing opinion is literally going against what you swore to uphold

Response by Sgt Joshua Seavey made Nov 26 at 2015 11:25 AM

Sgt Joshua Seavey — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:25:08 -0500

There is no should... It's a matter of opinion. It's also a matter of who you are.

I, myself am against assisting anyone or anything before those served in the military regardless of combat or lack there of.

Response by Cpl Steven Brewer made Nov 28 at 2015 1:30 PM

Cpl Steven Brewer — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 13:30:08 -0500