Similarities Between Syrian Refugees

There are similarities between Syrian refugees and the Jewish people during World War 2. Kristof discusses the political and social actions the United States took in order to block how many refugees are allowed to come to America and how the average person viewed these refugees. The general population often had negative emotions and views towards these people because of the media. The general idea that fear of refugees often outweighs sympathy. Kristof links readers to related articles like In Old Files, Fading Hopes of Anne Frank’s Family by Patricia Cohen, this article helps further Kristof’s argument that the United States made it nearly impossible for people seeking safety from a deadly war to escape. Kristof’s article contains language