Did Gov. Ige make the right decision in accepting Syrian refugees?

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In light of the Paris attacks, do you think it would be prudent for Hawaii and the United States to accept Syrian refugees?

Bobbie Gray, Kailua-Kona

“It’s quite likely they’d be able to merge into the community because so many have.”

Gabrielle Charles, Washington

“It’s a scary time and a scary decision to make.”

Sylvester Meier, Kailua-Kona

“I’d like to see (the immigration) happen, as we’d be doing our part for the planet.”

Joe Meier, Kansas

“It’s the right thing to do. It’s appalling to hear politicians say they’d only bring in Christians or close down mosques. How un-American can you be?”

Dean Kendrick, Kailua-Kona

“There’s two concerns. One, we’ve got too mouths on our plate here. Second, ISIS is using them to infiltrate military-age men.”