Afghan Robotics Team Makes it to the States
One of the results of president Trump's travel ban was the exclusion of an all girl robotics team from having the opportunity to compete in the United States.
Although I understand the intention of the ban was to keep everyone safe, I am one of the many who believe in providing everyone with an opportunity to seek a better life, and especially a better education. This was a classic example of how the ban limits many with good intentions. While it may be safer to say no one can come to the United States, the overwhelming majority of people who will suffer are those seeking a better life, an opportunity, and education.
I considered how hard these girls had worked, and what sacrifices they had to make to qualify for an international competition. It is a shame that so little discrecion or care was used in crafting the ban.
Fortunately, these girls were able to come after getting their visas rejected twice and the "international outcry" that resulted from the injustice. Ms. Trump attended the event herself, and welcomed the girls, congratulating their dedication to still attend and ensuring all of the teams that they are appreciated and welcomed.
The girls did not place, but the team was still very thankful for the opportunity to compete. Their chaperone expressed, "We need a chance to make our world better. This is our chance.”
Apparently nearly 60 other teams had gone through the same difficulty when trying to come to the competition.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/18/world/asia/afghanistan-girls-robotics-visas-trump.html?mcubz=2
Although I understand the intention of the ban was to keep everyone safe, I am one of the many who believe in providing everyone with an opportunity to seek a better life, and especially a better education. This was a classic example of how the ban limits many with good intentions. While it may be safer to say no one can come to the United States, the overwhelming majority of people who will suffer are those seeking a better life, an opportunity, and education.
I considered how hard these girls had worked, and what sacrifices they had to make to qualify for an international competition. It is a shame that so little discrecion or care was used in crafting the ban.
Fortunately, these girls were able to come after getting their visas rejected twice and the "international outcry" that resulted from the injustice. Ms. Trump attended the event herself, and welcomed the girls, congratulating their dedication to still attend and ensuring all of the teams that they are appreciated and welcomed.
The girls did not place, but the team was still very thankful for the opportunity to compete. Their chaperone expressed, "We need a chance to make our world better. This is our chance.”
Apparently nearly 60 other teams had gone through the same difficulty when trying to come to the competition.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/18/world/asia/afghanistan-girls-robotics-visas-trump.html?mcubz=2
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