To: The Alabama State House, The Alabama State Senate, and Governor Kay Ivey
Alabamians welcome refugees
To the elected officials of the State of Alabama: your stance on the Syrian refugee crisis does not reflect the views and ideals of our state and nation. We the undersigned urge the leadership of the State of Alabama to act in a morally acceptable manner by taking the reasoned and thoughtful step to welcome refugees who have undergone a proper vetting.
Why is this important?
There are many Alabamians and citizens of other states who take pride in being among the people of our nation who do not baselessly judge others based on color, race, religion and/or national origin. Please hear our pleas and support a position that is in accord with the American tradition of being open to people of the world who are in need. Only through tolerance, kindness, and support can we defeat the rise of hatred and violence that is occurring in the world today.