I cannot speak for your countries experiences in Sweden, but I will say that the US has done alot for countless many over the centuries, but has also had a history of limiting certain immigrants. I myself do not understand this, as our country is based on immigrants and there is a net positive to letting them in. To respond to your comment though, doing the right thing is not always the easy thing, that is why it is called the right thing to do.
''which has ruined everything Sweden's old generation has built.'' it hasn't, sweden is still sweden, you're overeacting. besides the old has to eventually make way for the new, ''swedens old generation'' had to tear down the previous structure to build the current one. and your analogy with tigers and wolves is awful, as if Syrians are a different species. more like putting a pack of German Shepherds into a cage with a pack of Labradors. and what would happen if you did that?
As a Swede, I can't see how keeping humans safe in any way makes my country less awesome. Sweden was built on the labour of immigrants, from Finnish, Dutch, French, and German workers building our railway network and working in the mines, to the modern refugees manning our pizza places, our burger joints, our subway systems, and cleaning our public buildings. The older generation you talk about is in part made up of refugees from wars now over, from starvation, and political persecution. Yes, the government needs to do more to help the people already here, but saying "Sorry, we can no longer care that your children are being killed, that your elderly starve to death, because we find it too hard" is seriously a disgrace to a country that prides itself on its views on equality and freedom. A roof over their heads, a warm bed, and food to eat are things the Syrian refugees are walking across Europe to find. They face death on the Mediterranean, they get shot at by European soldiers, just to find safety. The new asylum laws in Sweden makes me feel sick and ashamed. Also, humans are humans, no matter their origin. Please, stop it with the analogy of different species.
As a resident of Rockford, Welcome! I hope the family finds peace and success in the city. I would love to meet and talk with them about the city and anything they'd like to know!
Most of the refugees who arrive in Rockford work very closely with Catholic Charities, so stop by their office or give them a call. I'm sure they'd welcome volunteer help. Thanks so much for commenting and for sharing your welcome to Rockford! -John
catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/refugee-resettlement-program Here's a link to the refugee resettlement program! Scroll down for contact information. :)
+vlogbrothers - How closely are all of these refugees going to work with the Jewish community, the gay community and others considering how bigoted and racist many arabs are and have been for centuries?. I just want an answer because a lot of this video is profoundly sugar coated with a very one-sided narrative.
+FacheChanteDeux Same can be said about any culture, religion or nationality. How can the christian world work with the Jewish community after the Holy Inquisitation, or Europe after the Holocaust? How can Britain work with a gay community after they passed laws against homosexuality (repealed only in the 60's)? How can the US work with black people after they passed laws to avoid being in the same physical place with them? Not everyone is their cultural history, neither the cultural history defines what to expect in the future.
I've worked with refugees who are resettled in the US. It's very hard but let me tell you a very good story from a kid I worked with. I was talking to him about his life and I asked what he disliked most about the US and he told me he didn't like the racism and prejudice towards him and others. I asked him what he liked most and he said "That I can see problems in this country and work to fix them". He was 11 at the time when he told me that, and is now starting his first year of high school. I asked him what he wanted to be and he said he wants to be a doctor and a lawyer, so he can save people and protect them.
Look, I won't report you or anything because you have a right to say that, but this community here is supposed to be generous, and smart, and kind. I have a feeling you aren't a part of this community, but if you want someone to talk to, I'm sure the nerdfighters can help you consider your bitterness and try to improve yourself.
+Sodium Chloride Hmmm how on earth are your tax dollars going to them, and even if it is have you no compassion towards these people, you can sit on your high and mighty throne of I was born in a country without fighting, but that's just pathetic these people are human give them some respect.
My great grandparents came to the US from Poland. They were seeking freedom from Russia. When my great grandfather arrived in the states he knew hardly anyone and fought to learn English. He saw this country as a land of opportunity away from oppression. He even refused to let his family members speak Polish in his household because he was so proud to be in the USA. My ex-boyfriend's family came to the US after the Bosnian war broke out. They fled Bosnia with what they had on their backs. They ran to Austria and America took them in under asylum. They weren't bad people, they were people that got caught in a bad situation. Whenever I hear people say, "No Syrian refugees in America!" it breaks my heart. My great grandfather came here seeking freedom from countries that kept taking over his home. A person very close to me fled in order to save the lives if his family. And we want to turn ALL the people of a country away? A country that was terrorized by the people we fear? It makes me so sick.
The majority of people leaving Syria are people who have been attacked by their own country and terrorists for YEARS. And they are leaving, seeking safety.
BTW the majority of Muslims, which are in Asia, are not immigrating to the U.S. This significantly increases the amount of radical Muslims immigrating to the U.S.
haha they did! terrorism started in poland and ukraine and russia directly in the period of russian oppression about which the commenter is speaking!!!!!!!!! you might know marx, but bakunin, the true founder of communism and also of anarchism, was a russian from that period and is one of the main encouragers of what become modern day terrorism. people fleeing from russia and that whole area were also trying to flee from the terrorism in addition to the oppression. ps +LPlandOFazul, not trying to attack you! i hope you dont mind my comment!
Two years? Thats gotta suck. Although it took my family about the same as well during the Post-Vietnam War era. They got here after fleeing from communism and the genocides that took place shortly after the US left. Thankfully, the media then wasn't like how it is now or people would've vilified them like they do now. People always complain how easy it is to get into the US and be citizens without ever recalling how difficult it was for their family to do so.
As someone who lives near Rockford I can assure you that it is not the great town it once was. Drugs and violence have drastically changed it. But seeing families like this move to Rockford gives me hope that it is on the rebound. From one butcher to another, best of luck to your entire family. Enjoy your new home!
Pretty much every big American city is like that, even ones outside the rust belt. There are good parts and bad parts of every city though. For example, Detroit, which is doing very bad right now, has some very wealthy suburbs.
I agree, it'd be fascinating to see a documentary about refugees integrating into United States culture! someone should start a Kickstarter for that...
I'm currently watching "Return to Homs" on PBS's website, they have it available for streaming. It's about a 19-year-old political activist in Syria, you might find it interesting, I'm ten minutes in and it's really good! :)
141 dislikes? What is there to dislike? Is it that the content? The editing style? The framing of each shot? Or....the people in it? Don't see how a positive family finding safety from a war zone = dislike. Humans are so nonsensical at times
+EchoVids2u no, it's a sad story and these people seem nice and deserve to be in the US. It's just that he's trying to say that this one family represents all the refugees, trying to make people sorry for all of them. He just found a nice family to show people so they would like his video.
+EchoVids2u Or maybe people realise that at a time when we are 19 trillion in debt, it is not a time to fund more social programs. Millennials want to retire too!
I was just in Rockford today with my son (African American and intellectually disabled), and if I had seen this video beforehand, I would have tried to look these folks up and taken them a welcome gift. thanks so much for this video...especially the last few lines. I will be thinking on that for a long time.
"...They came here not to change our laws but to be protected by them." I can't think of a more noble thing to be known for in the world. Thank you, John for letting us see this.
I come from a refugee family escaping the Vietnam War. I was the first generation born in the United States and the proud brother of 2 other siblings born here in the United States. Both my refugee parents went to college and got a proper education. My dad went to A&M and my mom went to TCC. Both are now productive members of society. All three of us (my siblings and I) went to college. My sister is now an eye doctor. My brother joined the US ARMY because he believed he owed a debt to this country and wished to serve it. I became an IT manager with my degree. I think we really need to give these people a chance. They came here with hopes and dreams. And when John said that he hopes that we should not disappoint that refugee family, I hope our country lives up to the hopes and dreams of that family. It did for mine.
Just signed the petition and texted my friends the link. Thanks for telling us about this so that I can do my part in making the world suck less. Great video John!
I think we seem to forget: we are a nation of immigrants and refugees. The only people that can claim to not be are Native Americans. Pilgrims: people seeking religious freedom. The revolutionary war: people fleeing and fighting an oppressive government. Pioneers: people seeking religious freedom and better life in the west. The list goes on.
I'm from Illinois, and while Rockford isn't exactly nice, I'm sure it'll be much better than what they've had to go through. Best of luck to the refugees
As I suspected, this video made me cry. When Nada said, "I hope we do not disappoint you," I almost lost it. I had exactly the same reaction as John: I hope we Americans don't disappoint THEM with all the bigotry and hatred surrounding Muslims and refugees these days.
Joe Marino wasn’t my grandfather by blood, but he was certainly my grandfather. He recently passed away at a ripe old age. He was one of the sweetest, most generous men you could ever hope to meet, and would always open the conversation with a hokey joke. He changed the city for good, and he changed my life forever. Love you, Grandpa Joe.
+Grace Teraberry probably the eastern communist block during the cold war and the problem was the country she was leaving, not the us. But I am just guessing.
+Julie P. try a little south sweetheart, Mexico. My grandparents filed for her immigration papers only a few weeks after she was born. She did not receive them until 25 years later.
Sounds to me like a case of government incompetence more than anything else... such as forgetting to approve the papers. Of course other elements could be at play but that's just my first assumption.
I love the fact that the Vlogbrothers are using their various platforms to help humanize refugees in such a beautiful way, when so many other news outlets are doing the opposite. This is just another reason to add to the list of why I am proud to be a nerd fighter, and am so Proud of everything we can accomplish as a community.
Thanks for all the stories you are sharing about refugees. Everything that's going on is so frustrating. I can't even imagine what it is like to go through all that. They are incredibly brave amd strong people!
I came here straight from Dear Hank & John. :) It's so touching to see that their family has made it to the US but it also reminds me of the sad fact that many people (such as one of my uncles) think that most refugees, particularly Muslim ones, are mainly criminals that must be kept out of the country. Thank you John for showing how refugees, like the rest of us, are human and deserve to feel safe somewhere they can call home.
Got tearing eyes watching this video. Reminds me of my family immigrating from Italy during WW2. Today I benefit from their heroic act and am grateful and proud to be first generation Canadian.
I can almost measure how much I love a video by how disturbing the comment stream becomes. How dare you urge us toward a compassionate response to hardship for those _different_ than ourselves. It was, after all, people "like ourselves" that made America "great" in that glorious (imagined) past, seems to be the gist of so many. Thanks for the vlog, John. I've just got to learn not to dig too deep into the comments.
I signed the petition a few days ago, thanks so much John for continuing to spread awareness and hope and understanding. Best wishes to this wonderful family and best wishes at Vidcon John!
I have so much respect for a man that raises awareness to the struggle which my country & my people are undergoing right now. I also noticed that the media is neglecting global issues such as the refugee crisis and/or what my country is undergoing at the moment, and seeing an intellectual public figure targeting such issues warms my heart. Thank you!
John, I hope you never miss an opportunity to tell refugees how crucial it is to be able to speak and write in the language spoken in the place you're staying.
I hope they are able to stand against the inevitable bigotry. It is sad to think that such a troubled family will face cruel people claiming they don't belong. And I also hope, and work towards, bringing about an end to the bigotry. Give them our regards, John.
John. You are an amazing person. I've had a very stressful week in the UK and it's a great comfort to me that you're spreading such a beautiful and well-reasoned message to so many. Thank you.
Skip6235 Illinois is the least desirable state in the US. I'm from Illinois. I live in Illinois. Rockford is a tough town. I'm sure it seems nice coming from Syria, but not sure if nicer than Jordan proper, lol. Actually, most of the Midwest seems to be making good hay directly from the decline of Illinois.
David Lowery Illinois has a lot of problems, sure. Mostly it has a frustrating stalemate in its state government that has gone on for more than a year. However I would hardly say that it is the least desirable state in the union, it depends on who you are. I'm pretty sure that if I were a trans woman I would find South Carolina far less inviting for me than Illinois. Also, while Chicago is gripped with a financial crisis, police brutality, and a huge gang problem fueled by systemic poverty on the South Side, it also has seen incredible business growth in the past 4 years, as well as a huge increase in both housing stock and real estate prices, not to mention all the rental-units being built. The point that I'm trying to make is that while granted this family has not relocated to Beverly Hills, I am sure that they are grateful to have this opportunity, and Illinois is grateful to have them here to help us fix our problems. Welcome to Illinois, Mufak, Nada, and your family! We are lucky to have you.
Skip6235 What I mean is specifically, Illinois has lost population by emigration, net, to every state in the US and Washington, DC, meaning, specifically, that Illinois is objectively the least desirable state in the US.
Dubliner here: What the flying fuck are you all talking about? I've been all over the UK, a lot of France, and a fair chunk of Germany, yet I've seen nothing of this "different story". Obvious troll is obvious.
+Attila the Fun ya fuck that religion, and those people escaping violence. I'm a go now, drink a big Ole beer while driving my big Ole truck (Cus global warming don't exist) and keep that Muslim Obama off of my gun.
Sadly there is a saying "United States drops the bombs, and Sweden gets the refugees" For example, there is a suburb of Stockholm that has taken in more Iraqi refugees that the USA combined.
sean Hicks oh? i am guessing rape in sweden must be at an all time low then. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sweden-and-denmark-have-highest-number-of-sexual-assaults-in-europe-a6800901.html
***** They still have the highest overall quality of life in the world, and they keep more money than the average American. Everyone is guaranteed healthcare, education, and housing. These are especially important for refugees who have next to nothing.
sean Hicks remmebr sweden is a much smaller country then usa. it is like comparing the best state in america to sweden, i also recommend you watch the "welcome to sweden video" there is problems in europe that cannot be ignored. also you sound like a rich person away from immigrants and problems. People in the Uk are poor and do not have a high quality in life it is similar to america and worse in some areas.
anthony gay Most likely, but he has a very narrow experience with Refugees that deal with the US system, which paints the entire immigration issue incorrectly.
I think the reason that hank has been making these videos is partially because its something hes been personally involved in and also because of the immense amount of distrust and fear of immigrants that has popped up over the election. I think hes just trying to show people something thats not really popular in media right now, which is good people doing good things
It might, and videos like this have a lot of room for bias, but it is a real story about a real family coming to the US. I find a lot of value in that.
As a resident of the city of Rockford: Rockford has actually made tremendous strides in the right direction in the last several years! There's a huge new sports facility in a budding downtown environment, further cementing Rockford as a hub of midwest sports, and some medical developments which will make the city even more of a regional medical hub, too. Rockford's not perfect, but why bash it (Rockfordians' favorite pasttime) when on the other hand, there is so much good in the city?
I just had goosebumps throughout this video, especially at the end. Thank you for your continuous support of refugees, all your videos about them has really inspired me. I'll be putting my summer holiday to good use this year.
I'm a conservative, and I don't believe in a ban on Muslims, temporary or otherwise. I do think that integration would be easier for Muslims into another Muslim country, but of course we still need to step up and take refugees, as long as proper, extensive background checks are made. I don't see this as a particularly anti-conservative channel, with exception to the lgbt community issues, which I can respectfully disagree on. Not all conservatives are Trump, or even unable to enjoy someone's content without agreeing with their perspectives.
The Southern Baptist Council, which is about as conservative a group as you can find, is a strong advocate for welcoming more refugees into the country.
+Grace Teraberry you are in the minority. Trump is the candidate you conservatives choose and he does not sound open to letting Syrian refugees into the country. The GOP is a party of extremists whether you like it or not. The Tea Party ousted Boehner and they could do the same to Ryan in a heartbeat if they wanted.
Well, to be fair, Trump has the highest unfavorablilty rating in the history of either party. It's just that the rest of us were divided amongst the reasonable candidates because they didn't have the humility or intelligence to take one for the team and drop out (Looking at you, Marco Rubio and John Kasich) I understand your point of view, but we're all human here, and even the people who want a ban until we can put stronger screening processes in can be understood with some effort. Please take that into consideration before congratulating John on 'driving out all the Republicans', or whatever, when he himself has stated he's voted for both Republicans and Democrats, as well as independents. In addition, he wrote a blog post in response to a Tumblr ask questioning whether the asker (a republican) could be a nerdfighter with his political views fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/30739639686/i-am-republican-but-kind-of-a-rino-republican
It never made sense to me. I can understand countires giving financial help to poor nations hosting refugees but transporting them to another continent half way across the world does not make sense unless every single country in the region is in conflict (that isn't the case).
So what makes them terrorists in your eyes? How ignorant can u be? I'm not surprised that you are brainwashed by the media since all you do is stay home and play video games :) You need to go outside more and meet real people before making such invalid assumptions!!
every video you have made on the refugee situation has been insightful, informative, powerful and so touching. Thank you so much for telling these people's stories and helping to spread awareness and humanity!
Dear Vlogbrothers: Could you do a video on fear-mongering. Its coming up everywhere today in politics, on both sides of the political spectrum, and i feel it would be extremely beneficial if more people were more aware of it, and were able to maintain their rationality and think logically and critically. Let's face it: People aren't rational when they're scared.
John, of all the work you've done (publicly), this is my favorite. Thank you for telling these very important stories. I hope our fellow Americans are listening.
to present an argument, perhaps, from the side that john is trying to convince here: who's to say many or most refugee families are like this one? are they not cherry-picked by john to support his argument?
yes, they are cherry picked. most refugees pouring into Germany are young men without families. They ought to create opportunities for themselves and their families by staying and making their country a better place, but especially in Europe now they are taking opportunity from tax paying citizens and committing a wave of crime the likes of which Germany has never seen before, oh but look, John found a crying family. Let's just get rid of all borders.
it only took them two years??? it took my parents four years to get here and its going to take (an estimated) 6 more years before my sister in laws parents can come here im familiar with the immigration process and it is always so stressful and lengthy and any complication can set you back MONTHS
It's incredibly complicated to fix the situation. Not so simple, and maybe not even possible - there are tons of different groups trying to get power, most of which don't want democracy. Refugee camps aren't sustainable. They're a constant drain on resources. We need refugees working, which is why it's important to integrate them and give them jobs.
some person Millions of refugees integrated? And trying to sort them out from migrants? Funny. We should not just let them into western nations, let them in the surrounding countries and have them integrate there. I.E Turkey and Jordan.
The amount of hate and ignorance towards muslims that I see in the comments surprises me. I know the internet and the world at large can be a horrible and uninformed place, but I thought this was a community based on empathy, knowledge, and understanding.
I'm reading the comments of some people and wondering: if were the opposite, would you like to be call of some ugly names ? I am not american, I'm brazilian and I know my country is grappling with some great policy problems. Regardless of any problems, if I had a neighbor who turns out to be a refugee I would help him to feeling at home and would do as much as can tfo him to be a part of my country. I'm not saying to you do all these stuff, I'm just saying to you be kind because they are human beings like us, and one of the best thing that human beings can do is be kind with each other. P.s.: Sorry if I made some grammatical mistakes, but english is not my first language.
What a wonderful beginning for the family. I luv that they have made it here and their heritage will live on. Thanks for bringing light to their family. 👍🏽
Some families have been okay with filming but wouldn't want to be highlighted on a thumbnail. Some haven't wanted to be filmed at all bc they fear persecution of their family. Families like this may not want the attention of being on the thumbnail (where anyone can see it without watching its content and seeing what a great family they ARE) ... bc it may target them for random acts of hostility in their new nation. I think it's great that John got to show them in a video, particularly inside our wonderful community, but a thumbnail could could bring them unnecessary harm.
It's really nice to see a happy story on this topic. It's always hard adjusting to a new area where you're far away from family, but I hope they can adjust and that their community is welcoming to them.
thank you for sharing this personal story of refugees with us John. it's good to put faces to these refugees and think of it on a personal level. I'm glad they're here!!
+Rafaela Carvalho Islam is about war and dominance, you have to be absolutely ignorant of the facts to believe otherwise, it's "peace" comes with elimination of anyone against it.
Yeah I'm all for nice families that want to embrace American values and traditions when the come here but everyone on the left wants to ignore the fact that Irish Catholics didn't want to kill Jews, Gays, Christians, and Americans. The far right would also have you believe that we need to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. Neither side is correct in this case but I believe it far more dangerous to ignore ideologies that breed violence against women, LGBT, and other groups that don't please Allah. Nominal and peaceful Muslim families aside, ISIS recruits Muslims and others with violent tendencies and bribing them with American freedom is like making deals with Hitler or conceding more land to the Palestinians: they'll never be satisfied until the world caves to Islam.
Trollerjak the Great Israel is the greatest nation in the Middle East and has one of the most advanced societies in the world. Aww screw it, let's give their small chunk of land to the bigots and rapists.
Ahmed Abdallah and I'm sure most Muslims feel the same way you do but that doesn't change the fact that there is a rapidly growing radical movement that is rooted in intolerant Islamic doctrine and encouraging young people all over the globe to commit atrocities. There were at least three separate horrific murder events in the past week that are linked to this movement.
Thank you John. Thank you this is probably your best video. As an Italian-American. As an American as a human being. thank you for this video. It shows perspective in a way that no other have covered.
John's level of empathy is uncommon. I think of him like a needle in a haystack and Nerdfighteria as a collection of similarly sharp needles. John and Hank are like magnetized needles that attract the other needles. Demographically, we are a small part of the population, but it feels significant in the space of these videos and their communications. So I am encouraged to continue to follow in the same way and do what I can to help these people who suffer through each day, being seen as lesser, expendable humans.
"His family had not come to change the law, they had come to be protected by it."
Amazing
Easy to imply that in one or two, maybe three or so families from Syria, well mate let me tell you that it is a different story here in Sweden...
I cannot speak for your countries experiences in Sweden, but I will say that the US has done alot for countless many over the centuries, but has also had a history of limiting certain immigrants. I myself do not understand this, as our country is based on immigrants and there is a net positive to letting them in. To respond to your comment though, doing the right thing is not always the easy thing, that is why it is called the right thing to do.
''which has ruined everything Sweden's old generation has built.''
it hasn't, sweden is still sweden, you're overeacting.
besides the old has to eventually make way for the new, ''swedens old generation'' had to tear down the previous structure to build the current one.
and your analogy with tigers and wolves is awful, as if Syrians are a different species.
more like putting a pack of German Shepherds into a cage with a pack of Labradors.
and what would happen if you did that?
As a Swede, I can't see how keeping humans safe in any way makes my country less awesome. Sweden was built on the labour of immigrants, from Finnish, Dutch, French, and German workers building our railway network and working in the mines, to the modern refugees manning our pizza places, our burger joints, our subway systems, and cleaning our public buildings. The older generation you talk about is in part made up of refugees from wars now over, from starvation, and political persecution.
Yes, the government needs to do more to help the people already here, but saying "Sorry, we can no longer care that your children are being killed, that your elderly starve to death, because we find it too hard" is seriously a disgrace to a country that prides itself on its views on equality and freedom.
A roof over their heads, a warm bed, and food to eat are things the Syrian refugees are walking across Europe to find. They face death on the Mediterranean, they get shot at by European soldiers, just to find safety. The new asylum laws in Sweden makes me feel sick and ashamed.
Also, humans are humans, no matter their origin. Please, stop it with the analogy of different species.
As a resident of Rockford, Welcome! I hope the family finds peace and success in the city. I would love to meet and talk with them about the city and anything they'd like to know!
Most of the refugees who arrive in Rockford work very closely with Catholic Charities, so stop by their office or give them a call. I'm sure they'd welcome volunteer help. Thanks so much for commenting and for sharing your welcome to Rockford! -John
catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org/refugee-resettlement-program
Here's a link to the refugee resettlement program! Scroll down for contact information. :)
+vlogbrothers - How closely are all of these refugees going to work with the Jewish community, the gay community and others considering how bigoted and racist many arabs are and have been for centuries?. I just want an answer because a lot of this video is profoundly sugar coated with a very one-sided narrative.
+FacheChanteDeux Same can be said about any culture, religion or nationality. How can the christian world work with the Jewish community after the Holy Inquisitation, or Europe after the Holocaust? How can Britain work with a gay community after they passed laws against homosexuality (repealed only in the 60's)? How can the US work with black people after they passed laws to avoid being in the same physical place with them?
Not everyone is their cultural history, neither the cultural history defines what to expect in the future.
Soon your precious little city will be blown to bits as ISIS have fooled you!
I've worked with refugees who are resettled in the US. It's very hard but let me tell you a very good story from a kid I worked with.
I was talking to him about his life and I asked what he disliked most about the US and he told me he didn't like the racism and prejudice towards him and others. I asked him what he liked most and he said "That I can see problems in this country and work to fix them". He was 11 at the time when he told me that, and is now starting his first year of high school. I asked him what he wanted to be and he said he wants to be a doctor and a lawyer, so he can save people and protect them.
It can't be easy to become both a doctor and a lawyer, but I hope it makes it!
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That's amazing, we need more people like him in the world.
I love this! Thanks for sharing and thanks for all you do.
Thank you for sharing. This is so heart warming.
This made me cry, thank you for sharing their story.
do you also cry when Messi scores? :D
+Sodium Chloride You sound "salty". budum tiss
Look, I won't report you or anything because you have a right to say that, but this community here is supposed to be generous, and smart, and kind. I have a feeling you aren't a part of this community, but if you want someone to talk to, I'm sure the nerdfighters can help you consider your bitterness and try to improve yourself.
+Sodium Chloride Hmmm how on earth are your tax dollars going to them, and even if it is have you no compassion towards these people, you can sit on your high and mighty throne of I was born in a country without fighting, but that's just pathetic these people are human give them some respect.
+Jack Jackson I think Salt is just trolling to get attention.
Me: *crying*
Mom: Another John Green video?
xD
Just tell her that messi scored a goal
He did? :'D
me: Allahu snackbar
mom: ok
+tdwpx5 not funny just stop please get find a life i will help u go to www.google.com and search for life god bless u
My great grandparents came to the US from Poland. They were seeking freedom from Russia. When my great grandfather arrived in the states he knew hardly anyone and fought to learn English. He saw this country as a land of opportunity away from oppression. He even refused to let his family members speak Polish in his household because he was so proud to be in the USA.
My ex-boyfriend's family came to the US after the Bosnian war broke out. They fled Bosnia with what they had on their backs. They ran to Austria and America took them in under asylum. They weren't bad people, they were people that got caught in a bad situation.
Whenever I hear people say, "No Syrian refugees in America!" it breaks my heart. My great grandfather came here seeking freedom from countries that kept taking over his home. A person very close to me fled in order to save the lives if his family. And we want to turn ALL the people of a country away? A country that was terrorized by the people we fear? It makes me so sick.
The difference is your great grandparents weren't terrorists, or at least didn't have the possibility of being terrorists.
The majority of people leaving Syria are people who have been attacked by their own country and terrorists for YEARS. And they are leaving, seeking safety.
BTW the majority of Muslims, which are in Asia, are not immigrating to the U.S. This significantly increases the amount of radical Muslims immigrating to the U.S.
+LPlandOFazul but it only takes one bad egg to kill 49
haha they did! terrorism started in poland and ukraine and russia directly in the period of russian oppression about which the commenter is speaking!!!!!!!!! you might know marx, but bakunin, the true founder of communism and also of anarchism, was a russian from that period and is one of the main encouragers of what become modern day terrorism.
people fleeing from russia and that whole area were also trying to flee from the terrorism in addition to the oppression.
ps +LPlandOFazul, not trying to attack you! i hope you dont mind my comment!
Two years? Thats gotta suck. Although it took my family about the same as well during the Post-Vietnam War era. They got here after fleeing from communism and the genocides that took place shortly after the US left. Thankfully, the media then wasn't like how it is now or people would've vilified them like they do now.
People always complain how easy it is to get into the US and be citizens without ever recalling how difficult it was for their family to do so.
Replying to this in the hope it goes to the front page of comments. Thanks for sharing your experience! -John
It's at the top of the comments!
I'm currently applying for a greencard. There are many adjectives to describe the process. Cheap, easy, and fast are not on the list.
+JustAnne27: Good luck. It's a quagmire.
+vlogbrothers I think your reply _caused_ it to go to the front page of comments :P
This is a Syriasly good story
;-; beautiful pun sir
Well, this is something we could all be more Syrias about.
Cedric Kulacz ;-; beautiful...just incredible sir..
John Matthews Why thank you.
You know how I escaped Iraq? Iran. Yemen, syriaously.
As someone who lives near Rockford I can assure you that it is not the great town it once was. Drugs and violence have drastically changed it. But seeing families like this move to Rockford gives me hope that it is on the rebound. From one butcher to another, best of luck to your entire family. Enjoy your new home!
I think that is what happened to the rust belt in general though sadly.
Pretty much every big American city is like that, even ones outside the rust belt. There are good parts and bad parts of every city though. For example, Detroit, which is doing very bad right now, has some very wealthy suburbs.
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What a beautiful video
I agree, it'd be fascinating to see a documentary about refugees integrating into United States culture! someone should start a Kickstarter for that...
Grace Teraberry I'd be surprised if something like that didn't already exist! I'll probably look it up later and see if I can find anything :)
I'm currently watching "Return to Homs" on PBS's website, they have it available for streaming. It's about a 19-year-old political activist in Syria, you might find it interesting, I'm ten minutes in and it's really good! :)
+Grace Teraberry Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to check it out! :)
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Im Syrian and this meant a lot, thanks John :)
(yes, I made two mistakes with my comment and I corrected them, Im a human, thank you very much)
This is actually John Green, he and Hank are brothers.
Thats John, bro.
Who the eff is Hank? :P
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My bad guys, sorry !
I just signed the petition, thank you for spreading awareness
Thank you for your contribution, Rhett.
Rhett sucks link is the man
Sodium Chloride Do you know something that doesn't suck? Punctuation.
+The Flying Spaghetti Monster this is UA-cam comment section not miss Helen English lecture boy
Sodium Chloride how dare you they're an inseparable duo you cannot have one without the other if you say rhett sucks then they both suck
141 dislikes? What is there to dislike? Is it that the content? The editing style? The framing of each shot? Or....the people in it? Don't see how a positive family finding safety from a war zone = dislike. Humans are so nonsensical at times
People can be disgusting sometimes..
It's because they hate all Muslims no matter who they are. :(
+EchoVids2u no, it's a sad story and these people seem nice and deserve to be in the US. It's just that he's trying to say that this one family represents all the refugees, trying to make people sorry for all of them. He just found a nice family to show people so they would like his video.
Chris Boyle How is he saying that this family represents all refugees? All he is doing is sharing his story of when he meet Syrian refugee family.
+EchoVids2u Or maybe people realise that at a time when we are 19 trillion in debt, it is not a time to fund more social programs. Millennials want to retire too!
Thank you for being a voice of reason in this chaotic time. We need more people like you.
I'm so glad this family has a safe place to live now.
"We contain multitudes, which has always strengthened us."
I was just in Rockford today with my son (African American and intellectually disabled), and if I had seen this video beforehand, I would have tried to look these folks up and taken them a welcome gift. thanks so much for this video...especially the last few lines. I will be thinking on that for a long time.
"...They came here not to change our laws but to be protected by them."
I can't think of a more noble thing to be known for in the world.
Thank you, John for letting us see this.
I come from a refugee family escaping the Vietnam War. I was the first generation born in the United States and the proud brother of 2 other siblings born here in the United States. Both my refugee parents went to college and got a proper education. My dad went to A&M and my mom went to TCC. Both are now productive members of society. All three of us (my siblings and I) went to college. My sister is now an eye doctor. My brother joined the US ARMY because he believed he owed a debt to this country and wished to serve it. I became an IT manager with my degree. I think we really need to give these people a chance. They came here with hopes and dreams. And when John said that he hopes that we should not disappoint that refugee family, I hope our country lives up to the hopes and dreams of that family. It did for mine.
Just signed the petition and texted my friends the link. Thanks for telling us about this so that I can do my part in making the world suck less. Great video John!
Thanks, and thanks for standing with refugees! -John
+BGBGBGBGBGBGBG
That's the goal, getting rid of people like you.
+Meth Mouth65 other angry loser white guy, what stupid fuck you are
+DarkHaze they really should stay in there own country
Giancarlo Rosato If you get rid of smart people how will this country survive?
Thank you for this. I'm really excited to meet you & Hank. This makes me happy, and gives me hope other refugees can come, and begin a new life.
I hope we don't disappoint them either.
I think we seem to forget: we are a nation of immigrants and refugees. The only people that can claim to not be are Native Americans. Pilgrims: people seeking religious freedom. The revolutionary war: people fleeing and fighting an oppressive government. Pioneers: people seeking religious freedom and better life in the west. The list goes on.
It's great to see these people having strength through tough times!
Thank you for bringing us this important story. I wish Mufak, Nada and their family all the best in their new life.
much love to Syrian refugees from a Vietnamese American. I wish the best for them, given how terrible the events in Syria are.
I'm from Illinois, and while Rockford isn't exactly nice, I'm sure it'll be much better than what they've had to go through. Best of luck to the refugees
thank you vlogbrothers for making these videos and spreading awareness of how similar they are to us
One of the best things I have watched in a long time
Fantastic piece of journalism, beautifully done in a time of need. So much talent and heart went into this, truly artistic. Thank you
As I suspected, this video made me cry. When Nada said, "I hope we do not disappoint you," I almost lost it. I had exactly the same reaction as John: I hope we Americans don't disappoint THEM with all the bigotry and hatred surrounding Muslims and refugees these days.
Joe Marino wasn’t my grandfather by blood, but he was certainly my grandfather. He recently passed away at a ripe old age. He was one of the sweetest, most generous men you could ever hope to meet, and would always open the conversation with a hokey joke. He changed the city for good, and he changed my life forever. Love you, Grandpa Joe.
Wow. This is one of your best videos!
2 years? that's cute, mother waited 25 to legally enter the US
out of curiosity, where was she immigrating from?
+Grace Teraberry probably the eastern communist block during the cold war and the problem was the country she was leaving, not the us. But I am just guessing.
+Julie P. try a little south sweetheart, Mexico. My grandparents filed for her immigration papers only a few weeks after she was born. She did not receive them until 25 years later.
+Grace Teraberry Mexico
Sounds to me like a case of government incompetence more than anything else... such as forgetting to approve the papers. Of course other elements could be at play but that's just my first assumption.
This is really heart-touching... Thank you for sharing this!
I loved the line "the situation is complicated and hard and hopeful." Powerful words. Thank you John for always making these amazing videos.
I love the fact that the Vlogbrothers are using their various platforms to help humanize refugees in such a beautiful way, when so many other news outlets are doing the opposite. This is just another reason to add to the list of why I am proud to be a nerd fighter, and am so Proud of everything we can accomplish as a community.
Thanks for all the stories you are sharing about refugees. Everything that's going on is so frustrating. I can't even imagine what it is like to go through all that. They are incredibly brave amd strong people!
I came here straight from Dear Hank & John. :)
It's so touching to see that their family has made it to the US but it also reminds me of the sad fact that many people (such as one of my uncles) think that most refugees, particularly Muslim ones, are mainly criminals that must be kept out of the country. Thank you John for showing how refugees, like the rest of us, are human and deserve to feel safe somewhere they can call home.
I love the Syrian refugee videos. Thanks for all you do, John. These have really opened my eyes.
#WithRefugees
SIGN THE PETITION!!
By your own will. I'm not forcing anything upon you.
Got tearing eyes watching this video. Reminds me of my family immigrating from Italy during WW2. Today I benefit from their heroic act and am grateful and proud to be first generation Canadian.
I can almost measure how much I love a video by how disturbing the comment stream becomes. How dare you urge us toward a compassionate response to hardship for those _different_ than ourselves. It was, after all, people "like ourselves" that made America "great" in that glorious (imagined) past, seems to be the gist of so many. Thanks for the vlog, John.
I've just got to learn not to dig too deep into the comments.
I signed the petition a few days ago, thanks so much John for continuing to spread awareness and hope and understanding. Best wishes to this wonderful family and best wishes at Vidcon John!
every politician should watch this
Thanks for caring, spreading awareness and trying your best to be a positive force in the world.
:) Thank you John for doing things like this.
I'm a long time Syrian fan and reader of yours and all I can say is how much I admire your humanity, good job John !
I have so much respect for a man that raises awareness to the struggle which my country & my people are undergoing right now. I also noticed that the media is neglecting global issues such as the refugee crisis and/or what my country is undergoing at the moment, and seeing an intellectual public figure targeting such issues warms my heart.
Thank you!
John, I hope you never miss an opportunity to tell refugees how crucial it is to be able to speak and write in the language spoken in the place you're staying.
I hope they are able to stand against the inevitable bigotry. It is sad to think that such a troubled family will face cruel people claiming they don't belong. And I also hope, and work towards, bringing about an end to the bigotry. Give them our regards, John.
John. You are an amazing person. I've had a very stressful week in the UK and it's a great comfort to me that you're spreading such a beautiful and well-reasoned message to so many. Thank you.
Rockford, IL is a tough town, actually.
Especially after 2008, there isn't a town in the Midwest United States that isn't a tough town. Yet it's better than a refugee camp in Jordan
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Illinois is the least desirable state in the US. I'm from Illinois. I live in Illinois. Rockford is a tough town. I'm sure it seems nice coming from Syria, but not sure if nicer than Jordan proper, lol.
Actually, most of the Midwest seems to be making good hay directly from the decline of Illinois.
David Lowery Illinois has a lot of problems, sure. Mostly it has a frustrating stalemate in its state government that has gone on for more than a year. However I would hardly say that it is the least desirable state in the union, it depends on who you are. I'm pretty sure that if I were a trans woman I would find South Carolina far less inviting for me than Illinois. Also, while Chicago is gripped with a financial crisis, police brutality, and a huge gang problem fueled by systemic poverty on the South Side, it also has seen incredible business growth in the past 4 years, as well as a huge increase in both housing stock and real estate prices, not to mention all the rental-units being built.
The point that I'm trying to make is that while granted this family has not relocated to Beverly Hills, I am sure that they are grateful to have this opportunity, and Illinois is grateful to have them here to help us fix our problems.
Welcome to Illinois, Mufak, Nada, and your family! We are lucky to have you.
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What I mean is specifically, Illinois has lost population by emigration, net, to every state in the US and Washington, DC, meaning, specifically, that Illinois is objectively the least desirable state in the US.
Oh man, the "I hope we don't disappoint" line really hit me, and I'm not entirely sure why.
Sorry but Europe holds a different story that isn't being covered by the media.
It would ruin the liberal fairy tale of "peaceful immigrants"
Saudi Funded Mosques + Fake immigrants.
What do you expect? As long as Saudi and Qatar are allies of the West, you will keep having this bullshit.
From what I hear it is terrible over ther because of that.
Dubliner here: What the flying fuck are you all talking about? I've been all over the UK, a lot of France, and a fair chunk of Germany, yet I've seen nothing of this "different story".
Obvious troll is obvious.
+Attila the Fun ya fuck that religion, and those people escaping violence. I'm a go now, drink a big Ole beer while driving my big Ole truck (Cus global warming don't exist) and keep that Muslim Obama off of my gun.
"His family did not come here to change the law; they came to be protected by it."
Absolutely beautiful, John.
/E Pluribus Unum/ - Out of many, one. Indeed!
thank you for noticing! it means so much to me that you think so deeply about Syrians, and the culture! thank you!😊
Thank you for giving these refugees a face. It's easy to dehumanize groups you hold at arms length.
God bless you John. Yours is a light that will never go out
Sadly there is a saying "United States drops the bombs, and Sweden gets the refugees" For example, there is a suburb of Stockholm that has taken in more Iraqi refugees that the USA combined.
because in sweden is easier to get them then usa
+DaGamingLife and Sweden is amazing. Much better to live in than America.
sean Hicks oh? i am guessing rape in sweden must be at an all time low then.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/sweden-and-denmark-have-highest-number-of-sexual-assaults-in-europe-a6800901.html
***** They still have the highest overall quality of life in the world, and they keep more money than the average American. Everyone is guaranteed healthcare, education, and housing. These are especially important for refugees who have next to nothing.
sean Hicks remmebr sweden is a much smaller country then usa. it is like comparing the best state in america to sweden, i also recommend you watch the "welcome to sweden video" there is problems in europe that cannot be ignored. also you sound like a rich person away from immigrants and problems. People in the Uk are poor and do not have a high quality in life it is similar to america and worse in some areas.
Yet another reason why I love John green. He's such a role model and inspiration to me!
Great video. Will you make a similar series on homeless veterans?
Pft, like they matter to liberals/progressives.
Veterans aren't being discriminated against by American politicians...
anthony gay Most likely, but he has a very narrow experience with Refugees that deal with the US system, which paints the entire immigration issue incorrectly.
I think the reason that hank has been making these videos is partially because its something hes been personally involved in and also because of the immense amount of distrust and fear of immigrants that has popped up over the election. I think hes just trying to show people something thats not really popular in media right now, which is good people doing good things
It might, and videos like this have a lot of room for bias, but it is a real story about a real family coming to the US. I find a lot of value in that.
Man ! , You are very kind and respectful internationally and I personally salute you.
That was awesome. Thanks.
I can't believe you were in a town near me. and that a town near me has taken in these refugees. Honestly amazing
oh noooooo, not Rockford! Rockford is the trashcan of Illinois
+x Riptide x Terrorists, yes. You? Yes. This nice family? No.
As a resident of the city of Rockford:
Rockford has actually made tremendous strides in the right direction in the last several years! There's a huge new sports facility in a budding downtown environment, further cementing Rockford as a hub of midwest sports, and some medical developments which will make the city even more of a regional medical hub, too. Rockford's not perfect, but why bash it (Rockfordians' favorite pasttime) when on the other hand, there is so much good in the city?
I just had goosebumps throughout this video, especially at the end. Thank you for your continuous support of refugees, all your videos about them has really inspired me. I'll be putting my summer holiday to good use this year.
If there were any Conservatives Subscribed to John's channel, rest assured, they are gone now, haha! I love you John Green! You're awesome!
I'm a conservative, and I don't believe in a ban on Muslims, temporary or otherwise. I do think that integration would be easier for Muslims into another Muslim country, but of course we still need to step up and take refugees, as long as proper, extensive background checks are made. I don't see this as a particularly anti-conservative channel, with exception to the lgbt community issues, which I can respectfully disagree on. Not all conservatives are Trump, or even unable to enjoy someone's content without agreeing with their perspectives.
Not all conservatives are nazis
The Southern Baptist Council, which is about as conservative a group as you can find, is a strong advocate for welcoming more refugees into the country.
+Grace Teraberry you are in the minority. Trump is the candidate you conservatives choose and he does not sound open to letting Syrian refugees into the country. The GOP is a party of extremists whether you like it or not. The Tea Party ousted Boehner and they could do the same to Ryan in a heartbeat if they wanted.
Well, to be fair, Trump has the highest unfavorablilty rating in the history of either party. It's just that the rest of us were divided amongst the reasonable candidates because they didn't have the humility or intelligence to take one for the team and drop out (Looking at you, Marco Rubio and John Kasich) I understand your point of view, but we're all human here, and even the people who want a ban until we can put stronger screening processes in can be understood with some effort. Please take that into consideration before congratulating John on 'driving out all the Republicans', or whatever, when he himself has stated he's voted for both Republicans and Democrats, as well as independents. In addition, he wrote a blog post in response to a Tumblr ask questioning whether the asker (a republican) could be a nerdfighter with his political views fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/30739639686/i-am-republican-but-kind-of-a-rino-republican
"I hope they welcome us, I hope we don't disappoint them" ...sorry my eyes began to sweat and my heart just melted😢❤️
Why resettle refugees here? They can be resettled in other middle eastern countries for as low as 1/10th the cost to taxpayers.
Because we need migrants
Not all migrants are refugees.
Cody S and
It never made sense to me. I can understand countires giving financial help to poor nations hosting refugees but transporting them to another continent half way across the world does not make sense unless every single country in the region is in conflict (that isn't the case).
Attila the Fun They are taking refugees but, they can't take all of them. I can't believe I have to explain this.
Rockford is a beautiful city. I've been there and the people of this city are just amazing.
that's brave of you to go inside a terrorist house
Don't believe the media.
So what makes them terrorists in your eyes? How ignorant can u be? I'm not surprised that you are brainwashed by the media since all you do is stay home and play video games :) You need to go outside more and meet real people before making such invalid assumptions!!
wow you're so brave over the internet behind your computer screen lol :D
every video you have made on the refugee situation has been insightful, informative, powerful and so touching. Thank you so much for telling these people's stories and helping to spread awareness and humanity!
Dear Vlogbrothers:
Could you do a video on fear-mongering. Its coming up everywhere today in politics, on both sides of the political spectrum, and i feel it would be extremely beneficial if more people were more aware of it, and were able to maintain their rationality and think logically and critically. Let's face it: People aren't rational when they're scared.
John, of all the work you've done (publicly), this is my favorite.
Thank you for telling these very important stories. I hope our fellow Americans are listening.
What about the part where most of them are fighting age, male muslims? They always pick women and children for their "news".
I live in Rockford and it super exciting to hear John talk about it!
to present an argument, perhaps, from the side that john is trying to convince here:
who's to say many or most refugee families are like this one? are they not cherry-picked by john to support his argument?
yes, they are cherry picked. most refugees pouring into Germany are young men without families. They ought to create opportunities for themselves and their families by staying and making their country a better place, but especially in Europe now they are taking opportunity from tax paying citizens and committing a wave of crime the likes of which Germany has never seen before, oh but look, John found a crying family. Let's just get rid of all borders.
These videos are awesome at showing these people as PEOPLE, and the fact that this is a rare thing to happen makes me sad
If only Trump supporters would watch this and realize how wrong he is.
The phrase "I hope we don't disappoint you" Stabbed my feels... I was not prepared for it. Great Video!
it only took them two years???
it took my parents four years to get here and its going to take (an estimated) 6 more years before my sister in laws parents can come here
im familiar with the immigration process and it is always so stressful and lengthy and any complication can set you back MONTHS
This makes my heart full. I wish this family so much happiness and I hope they can learn to love our sometimes weird country! Much love ❤️
Great send money to the Refugee camps, and fix Syria.
A bandaid won't fix the titanic.
Zhanchi Then what do you suggest we do?
Back Assad, stop cutting Russian grass, and start heavily investing in Syrian infrastructure?
It's incredibly complicated to fix the situation. Not so simple, and maybe not even possible - there are tons of different groups trying to get power, most of which don't want democracy.
Refugee camps aren't sustainable. They're a constant drain on resources. We need refugees working, which is why it's important to integrate them and give them jobs.
some person Millions of refugees integrated? And trying to sort them out from migrants? Funny. We should not just let them into western nations, let them in the surrounding countries and have them integrate there. I.E Turkey and Jordan.
I love this video, I come back and watch it all the time and constantly share it with people!
The amount of hate and ignorance towards muslims that I see in the comments surprises me. I know the internet and the world at large can be a horrible and uninformed place, but I thought this was a community based on empathy, knowledge, and understanding.
This was ridiculously beautiful. Probably my new favourite video. Thank you, John. Words cannot accurately describe how much respect I have for you.
I'm reading the comments of some people and wondering: if were the opposite, would you like to be call of some ugly names ?
I am not american, I'm brazilian and I know my country is grappling with some great policy problems. Regardless of any problems, if I had a neighbor who turns out to be a refugee I would help him to feeling at home and would do as much as can tfo him to be a part of my country.
I'm not saying to you do all these stuff, I'm just saying to you be kind because they are human beings like us, and one of the best thing that human beings can do is be kind with each other.
P.s.: Sorry if I made some grammatical mistakes, but english is not my first language.
What a wonderful beginning for the family. I luv that they have made it here and their heritage will live on. Thanks for bringing light to their family. 👍🏽
Hi! The thumbnail of this video doesn't have the family in it, could you please put them in it?
Some families have been okay with filming but wouldn't want to be highlighted on a thumbnail. Some haven't wanted to be filmed at all bc they fear persecution of their family. Families like this may not want the attention of being on the thumbnail (where anyone can see it without watching its content and seeing what a great family they ARE) ... bc it may target them for random acts of hostility in their new nation. I think it's great that John got to show them in a video, particularly inside our wonderful community, but a thumbnail could could bring them unnecessary harm.
+OurPeanutGallerie ohhh that makes a lot of sense. sorry to bother you.
Christopher Silvia No sorries, just letting you know :)
It's really nice to see a happy story on this topic. It's always hard adjusting to a new area where you're far away from family, but I hope they can adjust and that their community is welcoming to them.
We human should stop the bombing and love each other's
love each other's what?
Each other's testicles
+Schott Andrew did you just say that. are you serious
Terminator T101 christians never bomb anyone.
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thank you for sharing this personal story of refugees with us John. it's good to put faces to these refugees and think of it on a personal level. I'm glad they're here!!
Talk about the islamization of the world.
Talk about ignorance
+Kyoma Sunofabetch Winter is coming.
Well, Islam is about tolerance, acceptance and love. So if there's an islamization going on, I guess I'm very glad. :)
Islam is the 2nd biggest religion ofc it will exist in more than just a few places..
+Rafaela Carvalho Islam is about war and dominance, you have to be absolutely ignorant of the facts to believe otherwise, it's "peace" comes with elimination of anyone against it.
I cannot tell you how much I love how your videos challenge me and make me think. Thank you.
Yeah I'm all for nice families that want to embrace American values and traditions when the come here but everyone on the left wants to ignore the fact that Irish Catholics didn't want to kill Jews, Gays, Christians, and Americans. The far right would also have you believe that we need to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. Neither side is correct in this case but I believe it far more dangerous to ignore ideologies that breed violence against women, LGBT, and other groups that don't please Allah. Nominal and peaceful Muslim families aside, ISIS recruits Muslims and others with violent tendencies and bribing them with American freedom is like making deals with Hitler or conceding more land to the Palestinians: they'll never be satisfied until the world caves to Islam.
Concede all land to the Palestinians. Israel is a dominion of the British Empire.
Trollerjak the Great
Israel is the greatest nation in the Middle East and has one of the most advanced societies in the world. Aww screw it, let's give their small chunk of land to the bigots and rapists.
In Islam you can't target anyone verbally or physically if they don't have the same ideals as you that's banned in Islam 👍
Hope it helps
Ahmed Abdallah and I'm sure most Muslims feel the same way you do but that doesn't change the fact that there is a rapidly growing radical movement that is rooted in intolerant Islamic doctrine and encouraging young people all over the globe to commit atrocities. There were at least three separate horrific murder events in the past week that are linked to this movement.
Proud to share a home state with such kind, strong, and determined humans :)
Thank you John. Thank you this is probably your best video. As an Italian-American. As an American as a human being. thank you for this video. It shows perspective in a way that no other have covered.
John's level of empathy is uncommon. I think of him like a needle in a haystack and Nerdfighteria as a collection of similarly sharp needles. John and Hank are like magnetized needles that attract the other needles. Demographically, we are a small part of the population, but it feels significant in the space of these videos and their communications. So I am encouraged to continue to follow in the same way and do what I can to help these people who suffer through each day, being seen as lesser, expendable humans.