Opinion: The Cruelty Of Appearing ‘Kind’
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Opinion: The Cruelty Of Appearing ‘Kind’

Charlotte Pence Bond

Immigration has been a contentious subject in the United States for some time. While the system might need reform and bipartisan legislation in order to create processes that address the unique border situation in a more efficient way, it is the responsibility of leaders to dissuade people from making dangerous decisions such as coming to this country. 

Americans are saddened and rightfully outraged at the conditions being seen at the border, as well as confused and discouraged by the lack of access that the media has been given by the current administration, preventing them from shedding light on the situation. However, they should also call out the actions which allowed this to happen. The surge of migrants at the border did not happen in a vacuum.

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