Letter to the Editor: Why have Muslim nations accepted so few refugees?

Our great nation has accepted immigrants for more than 200 years. When they first started becoming part of the United States it was to help build railroads, factories and businesses that would allow us to grow and prosper.

After WWII, Korea and Vietnam the United States started accepting large numbers of people as refugees to the point that we had ballots printed in over 300 dialects for our last two elections.

We should remember we are living in a time where the vast majority of the world’s populations are not our friends. Therefore, all of the people we accept should be vetted to see who has been radicalized. We do not have a good record of doing even a 50-50 job of this. Therefore, how can we justify accepting these people?

Do you wonder as I do, about the fact that Syria has oil rich neighbors; Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates who have accepted zero refugees? Many believe as I do that these countries have a moral responsibility to open their borders to fellow Muslims.

President Obama and John Kerry do not agree, unfortunately!

Gerald W. Ray

Spokane