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MBS

(9,688 posts)
Sat Nov 21, 2015, 09:18 PM Nov 2015

Holocaust Museum statement on Syrian refugees


http://www.ushmm.org/information/press/press-releases/museum-statement-on-syrian-refugees

Acutely aware of the consequences to Jews who were unable to flee Nazism, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum looks with concern upon the current refugee crisis.While recognizing that security concerns must be fully addressed, we should not turn our backs on the thousands of legitimate refugees.

The Museum calls on public figures and citizens to avoid condemning today’s refugees as a group. It is important to remember that many are fleeing because they have been targeted by the Assad regime and ISIS for persecution and in some cases elimination on the basis of their identity.

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.. .
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Holocaust Museum statement on Syrian refugees (Original Post) MBS Nov 2015 OP
i would be happy with Kurd, Yazdi refugees patsimp Nov 2015 #1
yes, them too. MBS Nov 2015 #5
Here's the link TexasProgresive Nov 2015 #2
Thanks-I'd meant to include that MBS Nov 2015 #3
Excellent Steven the Somnolent Nov 2015 #4

MBS

(9,688 posts)
5. yes, them too.
Sun Nov 22, 2015, 08:55 AM
Nov 2015

Especially the Yazidi, who seem to be oppressed by everyone, solely because of their identity.

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