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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 todays 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.. .
The Museum calls on public figures and citizens to avoid condemning todays 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
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patsimp
(915 posts)1. i would be happy with Kurd, Yazdi refugees
Both groups have been victimized for over a century.
Especially the Yazidi, who seem to be oppressed by everyone, solely because of their identity.
TexasProgresive
(12,157 posts)2. Here's the link
MBS
(9,688 posts)3. Thanks-I'd meant to include that
I'll fix the OP.
Steven the Somnolent
(36 posts)4. Excellent