On border security: Check your doors and windows
A responsible nation takes care for the integrity of its borders. Just as a responsible homeowner takes care that windows and doors can be closed securely. Not that doors have to be locked all the time if the neighborhood is safe. But just letting complete strangers come and go without knowing who they are or what they're doing is asking for trouble. Even if a cop or city worker comes to your door, you check to make sure that they are wearing the right uniform and carrying the right credentials, and you don't let them wander around without knowing where they are. That's not racism or paranoia, that's basic responsibility. This metaphor extends to the Syrian refugee situation. Someone comes to your door claiming to be afraid for their life. Might be a neighbor you know, might be a stranger. Might be an abused spouse, or depending on the neighborhood, someone running from a gang fight. You want to help, but will helping put your family in d...