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						Given that Trump and his surrogates have lies at every turn about this, it’s completely irrational to believe her numbers. Nielsen knows Trump said “shithole” and lied.’ 
 If you lie about their lies - which is your entire rotted framework- yup. We have nothing in common. You wouldn’t recognize a fact if it bit you.  | 
							
						
 DP, but IMO I wouldn't argue with the ranting liberal above. Once they start in with the hateful personal attacks and bad language, I usually disengage. All you're doing is satisfying her need to lash out at someone who disagrees with her.  | 
						
 +1 Something some White House official said means nothing these days. Zero credibility.  | 
							
						
 Prove it wrong then. I am certain the left media is fact checking as we speak. If you hear nothing, you can bet the numbers are correct. The media won’t admit it.  | 
| Would all of you be satisfied that when parents are caught attempting to cross illegally with children, that they be detained as a family unit? You're not arguing that we should release more illegals onto the streets and then expect them to appear in court, do you? And what about all these children whose parents sent them unaccompanied, or with adults not their parents? What do we do with those children? Finally, this asylum business is now the "new excuse" the illegals are using. Fleeing violence or poverty is not what is meant by asylum. | 
						
 Don’t respond to assholes who reduce human beings to “illegals.” Go to hell, Trumpist.  | 
| If only Democrats would follow the law instead of playing identity politics we'd actually see some progress. | 
							
						
 You don't seem well informed. Parents send their kids alone out of complete desperation and because the "coyotes" who help these kids navigate the journey cost upwards of $5,000 - a lifetime savings for some of these families. They have to chose - Sophie's Choice style - which child leaves and has a glimmer of hope of a better life. You people are so stupid and craven ... It's just sad. I wish we could send you south in exchange for some of these families seeking asylum.  | 
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 Follow the fricking law ........... I did not vote for Trump but he is spot on in trying to stop this influx of illegals.  | 
							
						
 OTOH if the family manages to get this amount of money together, one has to wonder why not use it to move to the major city in their home country where it is very likely that they keep their entire family together and where there are better employment opportunities and better living arrangements. Personally, I think we should do nothing for kids at border. That is, if they are apprehended be before the border crossing we don't bring them into the US but just call the Mexican authorities and let them sort it out. At the border crossing, they are not allowed in or detained, and again, the Mexican authorities are called to sort it out. For families, since domestic violence and gang violence will no longer fly as an acceptable claim for asylum, families need to be advised at the border of their options so they can make an informed choice. Continue on and be detained until an asylum hearing or turn around.  | 
							
						
 My brother, a citizen, went to jail for MJ position. He was separated from his children for 2 years. That's the way it has to work. Or do you want to send the kids to jail with their parents? Or just let the parents (if that's who they are) just go, knowing they won't come back for their trial? Human trafficking is a problem.  | 
						
 There is no "influx of illegals". These are people, humans, who are fleeing cartels who are ravaging their country in great part fueled by US drug consumption. Stuff it.  | 
							
						
 Wrong, if you arrive at a POE and are denied entry you are allowed/required to turn around and leave. If you arrive by air, the airline is required to put you on the next flight back. You absolutely are allowed to leave. Now, if you don't go to the POE and sneak in, either alone or with a human trafficker and are caught, you are arrested. Children are not sent to confinement with the traffickers, but are transferred to HHS who places them in a safe place.  | 
							
						
 Yes. I'm sure none of those coming across are drug traffickers or sex traffickers.............They are all pure and innocent.  | 
							
						
 There are people all over the world who are desperate. This is not grounds for why people entering the country should do so illegally. So if you don't like it then change the law ..... not ignore it.  |