"If it just saves one life" is apparently a fine argument for destroying the second amendment, but not when it comes to stopping the entry of Muslim terrorists into the US.
The Obama administration on Thursday eased visa rules for certain European travelers who have visited terror hotspots in the Middle East and Africa, triggering a backlash from congressional lawmakers who sought the restrictions for security reasons.
Moments after the announcement, two key Republicans declared the administration is “blatantly breaking the law” – a law that President Obama signed – by implementing the changes.
Obama is above the law. Anyone who disagrees is an Obamaphobe.
Under the revised requirements, some Europeans who have traveled to those four countries in the last five years may still be allowed to travel to the United States without obtaining a visa if they meet certain criteria.
The administration announced it will use its waiver authority -- granted to it in the legislation -- to give waivers to travelers who traveled to the terror hotspots as journalists, for work with humanitarian agencies or on behalf of international organizations, regional organizations and sub-national governments on official duty.
Further, an additional waiver was announced for people who have traveled to Iran “for legitimate business-related purposes” since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal in July. The administration offers waivers for individuals who have traveled to Iraq for business as well.
The term "journalist" or "international organization" is open to interpretation. There are Islamists who qualify as both. Al Qaeda has been supported by international charities and humanitarian groups. ISIS has its own journalists. And Iran has plenty of both.