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Vox released an article and a video last week that seek to explain why Republican Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah supports refugees when other states with a conservative majority do not want to accept Syrian refugees following recent terrorists attacks. The video compares the plight of Syrian refugees to that of Utah's early settlers: Mormon pioneers, who also suffered religious persecution.
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Why Mormons identify with Syrian refugees
Lead image is a screenshot from Vox
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Why Mormons identify with Syrian refugees