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Nrrr posted...

https://www.thenation.com/article/honduras-dictatorship-refugee-crisis-immigration/

Good article that sort of highlights something that is usually lost in the immigration debate - much of the reason these immigrants are coming to the US is because of US backed regimes creating environments that cause people to flee. I don't suspect this would change the mind of anyone who loves our concentration camps, but it certainly highlights the fact that one step in a progressive immigration policy must be a change in our foreign policy (and also addressing climate change)

I think a lot of Trump supporters would go for this, actually. Remember the reasons why a lot of people don't want illegal immigration:

1. To stop them or their children from voting for Democrats.
2. To protect American jobs.
3. Sovereignty - the right of America to self-governance.
4. People being lawful neutral.

Trying to fix the problem in Central America would knock out all 4. Now, you may think, won't it cost a lot of money that will require higher taxes? Yes, but...

1. That's only if we pay for it through taxation instead of borrowing.
2. Income taxes are paid overwhelmingly by the affluent! The top 1% pays about 50% of the total income tax and the vast majority of the rest is paid for by the next 20%. That means that rich and upper middle class Americans will be predominantly paying for aid to Central America. Whereas if they come here they are competing directly for working class jobs.

If the left casts this argument in economic terms, you have a winner. If you instead continue with accusing working class Americans of opposing illegal immigration out of racism, you proceed at your peril - Trump's reelection should fall on your shoulders.
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