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This is exceptionally cruel, and condemns kids (many of whom are US citizens) to a lifetime of poverty. A similar measure in California passed a generation ago, was struck down by the courts, and helped usher in an era where the Republican party in the state is permanently in the minority.
minus-squareKaboomlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·2 months agoWell no country could afford to take in everyone north of the darian gap. Its just too many people.
minus-squareChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 months agoWe are the richest country in the history of the world and we have loads of empty space. We could double our population and still be fine.
minus-squarejonne@infosec.publinkfedilinkarrow-up2·2 months agoThere’s days to alleviate the pressures that are pushing these people North. Like but funding right wing death squads or not putting sanctions on countries that elect the ‘wrong leader’.
Well no country could afford to take in everyone north of the darian gap. Its just too many people.
We are the richest country in the history of the world and we have loads of empty space. We could double our population and still be fine.
There’s days to alleviate the pressures that are pushing these people North. Like but funding right wing death squads or not putting sanctions on countries that elect the ‘wrong leader’.