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Board chairman Karl Kleinkopf told the crowd of more than 50 people that it’s board policy that those who have spoken within the last six months would be moved to the end of the list of speakers. ” This is the first time the board has set a time limit for a public forum. Out of 11 speakers, three spoke in favor of the Refugee Center program, while others expressed concerns. It follows months of controversy after an April announcement that 300 refugees — possibly, some from Syria — could be resettled here over the next year. Filer resident Adrian Arp said he has concerns about community safety, security screening and refugees taking jobs from Americans. Terry Edwards said he wants to abolish “human trafficking posing as the CSI Refugee Center. The Refugee Center saves lives, said Ron James, who has taught at Twin Falls schools and CSI for more than 30 years. The world is experiencing the most serious refugee crisis since World War II, he said, and “we have a moral imperative” to help. James told the crowd they’d be surprised by how diverse Syria is, and many incoming refugees will be highly educated. Source: magicvalley.com
