The U.S. Has A Very Long History Of Hostility Toward Refugees

Another post related to the alleged sexual assault of a 5-year old special needs girl by refugees prompted an interesting discussion about the American ethos of "welcoming" those fleeing tyranny in its many forms. I submit that our 'welcoming nature' as a country falls short of what we all would like to believe about ourselves--and which Cornell University Roper Center polls since the 1930's seems to verify. This isn't about bashing America or Americans (especially those motivated by compassion for the suffering of others). This is more about looking at our cultural selves in the mirror of history. Your thoughts?

Full disclosure: I am all for the U.N. and other Arab countries 'carving out' a large section of Syrian real estate for displaced Syrians, surrounded by a demilitarized zone enforced and defended by a U.N.-led Arab coalition and completely funded by Arab oil. Keep Syrians and other refugees in their respective homelands rather than allowing international terrorists force them out. Yes, I can dream...