Roger Ancona
JOUR 4250
December 1st, 2018
Over the last few months there has been talk about a "Migrant Caravan" that was marching through Mexico towards the United States in search of refuge from the terrible conditions in South American countries such as Honduras and Guatemala. Once many of them reached the US-Mexico border, our border patrol tear gassed the Caravan, filled with children, and caused them to suffer more than they already were. The reaction to the event was vast, even FOX news personalities such as Geraldo Rivera came forward with their own disgust over the actions that transpired. A country built upon the back of immigrants and slaves now rejects these people looking for a better life and I personally cannot think of something less American than turning these people away and tear gassing them. Over the months we had seen increasingly hostile advertisements from politicians such as Ted Cruz and because of this some people are seemingly fine with the tear gassing of children and their parents. The last few years have been increasingly disappointing as the son of two immigrants, both of who have worked hard to reach great positions in corporate America. Obviously immigration is a complicated issue, but our compassion for others must not be lost. Many of us have won the lottery by simply being born in America, but in no way does that make us better than anybody else, especially those born into countries with severe poverty and violence. I do not know how this situation will end however I am fearful that it will not end well for these people who have traveled thousands of miles in hopes of a better life. Until the time comes where we all have compassion for each other, we will not grow as human beings.
JOUR 4250
December 1st, 2018
Over the last few months there has been talk about a "Migrant Caravan" that was marching through Mexico towards the United States in search of refuge from the terrible conditions in South American countries such as Honduras and Guatemala. Once many of them reached the US-Mexico border, our border patrol tear gassed the Caravan, filled with children, and caused them to suffer more than they already were. The reaction to the event was vast, even FOX news personalities such as Geraldo Rivera came forward with their own disgust over the actions that transpired. A country built upon the back of immigrants and slaves now rejects these people looking for a better life and I personally cannot think of something less American than turning these people away and tear gassing them. Over the months we had seen increasingly hostile advertisements from politicians such as Ted Cruz and because of this some people are seemingly fine with the tear gassing of children and their parents. The last few years have been increasingly disappointing as the son of two immigrants, both of who have worked hard to reach great positions in corporate America. Obviously immigration is a complicated issue, but our compassion for others must not be lost. Many of us have won the lottery by simply being born in America, but in no way does that make us better than anybody else, especially those born into countries with severe poverty and violence. I do not know how this situation will end however I am fearful that it will not end well for these people who have traveled thousands of miles in hopes of a better life. Until the time comes where we all have compassion for each other, we will not grow as human beings.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46355258
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