Should the U.S. accept more than 10,000 Syrian Refugees?

[linuxman]

15. What sort of refugees are you talking about from mexico?

We admit very few, as there is no war, famine, or political prosecution of significance there. You mean illegal immigrants?

States are rationally self interested. That's life. Living in Africa sucks for most people, and is practically a death sentence for many. We don't ship them all over out of pity though. You have to be practical. We should only accept the most vulnerable and yes, valuable until we have figured out how to do better. We are being a hell of a lot more compassionate than most of their neighbors . What will bringing an illiterate, fundamentalist, single male with no skills to the US contribute vs a small child and its mother?

If the US ever got to that point, I'm sure I'd die of shame if I took off to a strange country without my family. They can go and find shelter and food first. Maybe scout me a job. Until then, I'd tough it out. Call me old fashioned.