Deportations

What part of "Trump's Not Fucking Around" was I not clear on?

Well, to be fair, President Obama deported over 3 million people in 8 years. So, be honest, this is not that big of a deal. Who makes it a big deal? Whining illegals. Because now it's not a Democrat doing it. Which draws light to their cause.

I heard a "This American Life" about a border patrol agent who was interviewed about the protection of the border, from the south. Here's what's weird...Mexico refuses to extradite our criminals for us to punish but does nothing about the ones who travel to America. In the interview, most "wolves" who take jumpers across the border also coach them when patrol comes around. Under the Obama administration, you could get away with saying things like "my sister is in trouble and will be murdered by a gang." The United States cannot turn away this plea for help. Other phrases too that they've learned over a network we were unaware of. It's wild. So, basically, border patrol is what they call the unofficial welcome wagon. Something know as "catch and release." What happens is, they are given a meal then released into America, where they are suppose to show up to court to contest their presence in America. Fuck that. They take off deep into the United States, go under an assume name and sometimes social security number and, that's the last we hear from them.

Until now.

I was surprise to learn the most recent one was a Mexican lady who had been here for over 21 years. Has teenage kids. Most likely spoke English fluently and...well...why the fuck didn't you just get your citizenship.

I think the answer is...people are scared. I don't blame them. My parents were equally as distrustful of American government (under Jimmy Carter). Though, Carter seemed like such a nice dude. Compared to Trump's bloated angry face. Much like Obama seems like such a reasonable dude. Which is why this lady, illegally voted for him. Most likely voted for Hilary Clinton.

Sucks, yes. But we can't pick and choose the laws we want to follow.

Case in point, on the same podcast, I read about Iraqis who had assisted Americans in translating. They risked life and limb and family protection to assist Americans. A certain death sentence. The idea was that they would also get asylum in America afterwards. Truth be told...they've earned their way before me. And it's heartbreaking to hear...our military and government turned our backs on them. Due to the same bureaucracy that closes borders.

This is why this issue is so painful to deal with. And so polarizing. On one side the argument is whether or not certain circumstances require a place at the table in America. While others are...the law is the law for a reason. I understand both and thankfully, I don't have to make the cruel decision I know others are suffering over.