1. Mayor: Polly, I need your help. We’ve got a growing number of refugees fleeing from political conflict, but the public is divided. Some support them, others are worried about jobs and resources.
2. Polly: Mayor, these refugees aren’t just numbers. They’re people escaping persecution and violence. We can’t turn our backs on them.
3. Mayor: But what about the resistance? People fear change, and I can’t ignore that.
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Refugee Raya's story
1. Raya: Excuse me, I heard about this meeting. I’m one of those refugees you’re talking about. My family and I fled because it wasn’t safe for us to stay in our country. We left everything behind, hoping for a chance to start over
2. What happened to you?
3. My husband was jailed for speaking out against the government. Our home was destroyed. I just want a safe place for my children. I can work, contribute, and build a life here if you’ll give us the chance.
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2. -First, we have a humanitarian responsibility to help people like Raya. Turning them away would be a betrayal of our values.-Second, refugees bring resilience and diversity. They’ve overcome so much and can contribute positively to society. -Finally, by helping political refugees, we enhance our nation’s global reputation. We become a beacon of hope and justice.
1. This is why political factors must shape immigration policies. Let me break it down for you.
3. Um, yeah okay those are compelling points, but how do we address the public’s concerns?