Hundreds of thousands of Syrian citizens are fleeing to neighboring countries to escape the terror of ISIS and the civil war at home. For LGBT refugees, the threat of physical violence and even death is amplified, following them right into the refuges camps themselves. Followers of Islam, refugees included, consider homosexuality to go against the wisdom of Allaah’s creation and commandment. Discrimination is not only allowed, it is encouraged.
Ron Mills
“LGBT Syrian Refugees are at risk even more that the larger population because of the religious stigma of being gay in their country,” reiterated Ron Mills the former President of the Dolphin democrats and former Campaign Director of the GLBT Democratic Caucus. “Our government must also classify them as political refugees rather than individuals just running from violence and war.”
Jose Vilanova
“Throughout the Middle East, Syria very much included, identifying publicly as LGBT, or participating in LGBT “activities” is not only considered a crime, it is also seen as an act of political defiance,” said Professor Jose Vilanova. “Other global powers might be more advanced than the US with regard to LGBT rights and freedoms, but our tradition of granting political asylum to powerless and persecuted persons worldwide has been a beacon to all nations. We should absolutely continue this tradition with LGBT Syrian refugees.”
Eddie Thomas
“I think we’re better off granting asylum to those in actual need verse allowing these Cubans floating in,” Eddie Thomas an IT worker mentioned after referencing the story of 12 migrants who came ashore on South Beach this past Tuesday. “Basically those who will make something positive out of it, sort of like how Canada requires some substance to bring to their country, if you want to be a resident. Cubans and Mexicans seem to just flock here and expect s#!t – granted there are plenty who actually do make a large contribution.”
Ederick Johnson
“There should be no hesitation to let the Syrians of the LGBT community to come here,” said caregiver Ederick Johnson. “For if we can let illegals come to this country everyday and setup shop and earn a living and get our benefits when there was nothing wrong or dangerous in their native land, then we should not take the blind side and not aid our Syrian brothers and sisters during their catastrophic proclivities.”
Camron Day
“I completely understand the gravity of the situation that is plaguing the LGBT community in Syria and whole-heartedly sympathies with their plight but we as a nation most not cherry pick who we allow to enter our country and seek refuge,” stated Hairstylist Camron Day. “There are LGBT individuals who suffer daily and who are in constant danger throughout the Middle East and elsewhere, so if we grant asylum to those in Syria, we should also grant asylum to those elsewhere who face continual violence and life-threating
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