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Originally Posted by jbdlfan
Since you’re a teacher, let me ask you some questions please.
1. Do you favor ANY limits on illegal immigration at all? If so, what?
Absolutely I believe in limits to illegal immigration. But until you secure the border, it will not be enforced. But..... these children are here and in many cases, should be granted refugee status. I see this latest influx as a unique situation. These are not Mexican children, these children are mostly form Central and South America. If, and I say if......we can educate these children and turn them into productive, contributing members of our society, we all win. These kids WANT to be here. Look what they have gone through to get here. I'll take a highly motivated kid like that any day. As a teacher, I have had these students in my class. I had a young lady three years ago that could not speak one word of English when she walked into my class. She is now an Honors student in high school. She believes this country is an opportunity for her. Most of these kids feel that way. Why not engage that motivation?????
2. Do you support Open Borders? If so, why?
No
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Ok, this is progress. At least you’re not an open borders advocate.
Your comment about helping highly motivated kids is appealing … no problem with that. However, do you think the one student you knew is the exception or the rule? Is she 1 out a 100, or 1 out of 10 or what? How many of the kids who are here illegally are in the lower portion of the bell and will not turn out so well … ie drugs, crime, drain on the system etc? It sounds like you have experience to talk to that so please do.
But, more importantly since this is key as you say, what do you recommend be done to secure the borders?? I totally agree with that, and I think most here do as well. Please share your thoughts on what actions you think should be taken? Much appreciated.