Some of the stories coming from the border are heartbreaking, and what is disgusting is how both sides are scoring political points from manipulating our emotions. First off, I'm generally in favor of open borders. Most people come to America seeking a better life, and those who break the law or enter America to smuggle drugs back to their country are the minority. America is the land of opportunity and everyone should be given a chance here.
That said, I'm not naive to the problems and issues that open borders create. I don't want terrorists and gang members waltzing into our border states to seek out innocent victims. Trust me, you don't either. If a criminal has children than yes, you need to break up that family and send someone who has been convicted to jail as a last resort.
I'm depressed but not surprised that this immigration issue has become the latest test of compassion. No, just in case someone disagrees with you doesn't mean they either lack compassion or have more of it than you do. That's a huge, unsolvable problem in our culture today-thinking you are morally superior just because you hold to a politically correct opinion.
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