In the land of the free and the home of the brave, there’s a bit of confusion swirling around—a perplexing puzzle of policies and emotions that our friendly media loves to dangle in front of us. When someone decides to hop the border without so much as a how-do-you-do, the law tends to get involved. And this is where our tango begins.
Now, picture getting a friendly send-off back to your homeland on a comfy plane or bus. That’s what often happens when you’re caught without the proper paperwork in Uncle Sam’s backyard. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Especially when you consider that some places might not be quite as hospitable. In other countries, they might just decide to throw you behind bars and throw away the key. Try pulling a stunt like that in Russia, and you might not be homeward bound for a few decades. America can be considered as offering more humane treatment in comparison.
Yet, enter stage left, our ever-dramatic media with its tales of woe. They parade heartfelt stories of determined teenagers from Guatemala, juggling school and work—but there’s a twist! These are the same folks who conveniently tiptoe over the small detail that they shouldn’t be here in the first place. It’s like watching a soap opera, but everyone glosses over the crucial plot point. When society’s rules are bent out of shape, sometimes sympathy gets a little tricky to find.
If the law says you shouldn’t be here, then you shouldn’t be here. It’s a straightforward system. If someone breaks into your house, it doesn’t matter how nice they are—you’d still prefer them to be anywhere but in your living room. So why is the media trying to paint this picture any differently? Should they decide that their plotline outweighs the law?
So here’s the kicker, folks: maybe it’s time common sense joined the conversation in setting immigration policy. A policy that ensures we’re fair and just but also isn’t bending over backward to appease a narrative that skips the crucial part—illegal entry is still illegal. If any aspiring lawmaker wants to add a dash of reality to the mix, they might just find a willing audience waiting with open ears. Wouldn’t that be nice?
