Over 80 percent of Americans polled have expressed support for bringing in refugees from the collapsed Afghanistan. It seems Americans have a sense of responsibility for the problems that have befallen these Afghanis thanks to American action in their lands.
New poll shows 81% support for welcoming Afghan allies who aided U.S.
From www.dailykos.com
2021-08-23 21:00:17
Gabe Ortiz
Excerpt:
“The broad bipartisan support for resettling Afghan allies is part of a broader public opinion trend in favor of immigrants and immigration, which grew stronger during the past four years,” immigrant rights advocacy group America’s Voice said on Monday in response to the polling.
The organization noted Gallup polling from last July that showed near-record high support among Americans who believe more immigration is good. Recent Data for Progress polling also shows overwhelming support for a pathway to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants, temporary status holders, and essential workers. “A deep and broad majority of Americans support resettling our Afghan allies, see immigration as a good thing, and want Congress to formally recognize undocumented immigrants as the Americans they already are,” said America’s Voice Executive Director Frank Sharry.
“Meanwhile, the ultranationalist right in America is working overtime to scare the American people into…
