In the wild and ever-wacky world of politics, it seems like some folks on the left can’t quite decide what they want. With tears aplenty and emotions running high, the question from the Democrats is as old as time: who will pick their crops if illegal immigrants are deported? It’s a throwback to the days of yore, when similar sentiments echoed about cotton. Now, it’s all about vegetables and household chores. The internet is buzzing with this curious concern, and it sure sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
Critics of these not-so-newly-found humanitarian worries point out a glaring contradiction: if there’s so much anxiety about deportations, is it really just about the labor? There’s talk of cheap work and low wages, yet the accusations of racism are hurled in the opposite direction. The irony is thicker than molasses in January, as some argue that advocating for underpaid, illegal labor is a far cry from compassion.
In the midst of these celebrity sob-fests, where were the tears for innocent victims brutally murdered? It’s a harsh reality check that not every undocumented arrival is an innocent worker. These tragic stories are met with a deafening silence, a stark contrast to the impassioned pleas to protect those breaking the law. Let’s not forget the drug crisis that’s been fueled by a porous border, affecting countless American lives in devastating ways.
Adding insult to injury, there’s chatter about significant numbers of children affected at the southern border under the current administration. Yet, the focus seems to be on the art of the tearful video rather than tangible solutions. For all the hand-wringing and heartfelt social media performances, billionaires lamenting the plight of deportees could potentially direct their resources towards legal immigration aid.
Every heartfelt post about the struggles of illegal immigrants is a slight to those who’ve navigated the arduous path to citizenship the right way. Legal immigrants honor the process and respect the laws of the land. Instead of public displays of weeping, perhaps it’s time for a shift in focus towards actual action. After all, filming oneself crying might generate likes, but supporting legal immigration strengthens the country.