We are anxious to help those who need help. Charity is a wonderful thing. but I submit that to carry charity to the extent of destroying our own economic foundation is really defeating the entire purpose of doing good. It Is with growing alarm that I have followed the Hungarian refugee situation. At its inception the refugee program was not a large undertaking and the number of refugees was a realistic figure. But that number has increased by leaps and bounds and the original program to open our doors to a few unfortunates has broadened to the point where we are almost engulfed by a tide of immigrants who. in my opinion. could scarcely qualify as bona fide refugees. I often wonder just what constitutes a "refugee." Is it someone who is discontented with the way of life in his homeland and seeks greener pastures elsewhere? Is it someone who for economic or social reasons wishes to make a new start? Is it someone who has become ambitious to travel to a modern day utopia. which is exactly what America means to many peoples of this world? I rather think that the term "refugee" probably encompasses all of these categories of humanity. I find it hard to generate much enthusiasm over the Hungarian refugees who have deserted their homeland in time of crisis and who under the guise of Freedom Fighters have migrated in wholesale lots to the promised landAmerica. And now comes a special message from our President who is asking that our Nations welcome mat be thrown down to the countless hordes who are oppressed by communism. The very first question that comes to my mind is.
Identified stereotypes
Refugees are portrayed as economic opportunists seeking a better life rather than genuine asylum.