Why are people so cruel? Refugees

[Joods]

Honestly?  I'm totally ambivalent on the subject. 

I'm tired of being the world's policeman and tired of being regarded as the answer to every problem.  Even the ones we did not cause!  We have basically driven ourselves into bankruptcy in the process.  We have enough problems of our own.

I actually agree...

We have our own problems and if the neighboring countries will not act, then why should we? If we are compelled to do anything, we should compel Syria's neighbors to set up, and or maybe support them..

For a rare moment I agree with you Drich. Honestly, the US is constantly being told to "mind its own business". We do just that and suddenly we become the bad guys? I guess other countries residents are fickle that way. Other countries all want us to stay out of it until a monetary need arises from something like a natural disaster. Then they bitch because we won't step up fast enough or with enough resources.

I really wish people would stop and think for a minute about all the aid the US has given out to other countries before they start bitching about only taking in 4,000 refugees. We are usually the first country to respond with aid such as volunteers, temporary housing, food and medical supplies and fresh, potable water when another country gets hit with a natural disaster. Oh and don't forget money. We give that away too.

So let me ask, when hurricane Katrina hit our soil, where was the aid and the help from other countries? How long did it take before other countries donated billions to our residents in need? Please note that it's been over ten years and parts of NO are still abandoned. Parts of the city are still in ruin and people will never be able to return to their homes because they can't afford to rebuild them and they can't get help.