Jenny and Alex are having a value debate about whether the United States has a moral obligation to accept refugees. Taking on the role of both debaters, provide an example of how the debate could play out if they both agreed on the same criteria of security.

What will be an ideal response?

There are numerous ways to answer this question. The answer should feature a value
criteria based on security. The argument then should meet that criteria. For example:
Jenny and Alex both agree to a criterion of security.
Jenny: Refugees are often escaping religious or political persecution and could be subjected to
death. Thus it is a matter of refugees’ personal security to take them in.
Alex: While refugees are often fleeing terrible circumstances, the United States must prioritize
national security of its citizens before the security of non-citizens. As such, the United States
should err on the side of caution and prevent refugees from coming in until they are fully vetted.