gallantwarrior
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I'm thinking that the real division on this issue is the perception of the motives of the immigrants. I think they are motivated to find physical safety for their families. And I think those who would demonize the immigrants believe that they all have nefarious motives.
Where did this belief come from? "They are rapists, they are murderers, they are drug dealers. And some, I assume, are good people!"
That statement showed me, at least, that Trump is a despicable human. Campaigning on the foundation of fear, suspicion and hatred. That train I shall never board.
I think the perception that they are rapists, murderers, etc. comes from the fact that they are not being vetted. Of course, the ones who do make the news here are the ones who do nefarious, criminal things and are later discovered to have had the same criminal bents, even convictions, in the countries they come from. There are also lots of news articles about the gangs and that many of these "unaccompanied youths" appear to join with gangs that deal drugs, rape, and murder for the hell of it.
I believe that these invaders are vilified in large part because they do expect to be supported when they arrive here. That seems to be the hype they are being told in their home countries. The question I think many Americans ask is, how many of these people would leave their homes , and families, sometimes exposing their children and elderly to all manner of hardship, and brave the trek here if they did not have the expectation of free shelter, food, medical care, schooling, etc?
And, after reading many of your posts, I suspect you are one of these people who would see President Trump as despicable, regardless what he does. AMIRITE?