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[quote=Anonymous]To the PP who has posted multiple times about empathy - where do you suggest we draw the line, then? Open borders? There are lots of people all over the world suffering because of violence, poverty, authoritarian governments, etc. Should we let them all in, if they manage to get here? Not being snarky, just curious. Do you not think that the American government has the duty to help American citizens first, before allowing unskilled immigrants into the country (who at least consume local resources, such as access to public schools, even if they aren't eligible for welfare)? I realize many pay taxes, but generally undocumented immigrants are working in poorly paid jobs, so the value of the services they consume aren't covered by taxes. And many others work under the table. I agree that we should feel empathy toward people who are suffering, but I don't think the right answer is to invite them all to live here.

And this is coming from a HRC voter who thinks Trump's rhetoric/focus on undocumented immigrants is unwarranted and extreme. I just think you're extreme in the opposite direction.[/quote]

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