The Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" policy has resulted in the US Government treating human beings like animals, stored in cages, separating parents from young children. Fortunately, the child separation policy has ended, but the damage to the children could be life-long. But the cages remain.
Though the number of persons crossing the southern border without documentation is reduced from year past, somehow this Administration thinks that treating human beings like animals is how to "discourage" people from crossing the border, all while the Administration has done nothing regarding its promised wall funded by Mexico after a year and a half in power. The Trump development companies could erect luxury condo high-rises or a casino in a couple of years. What's up with this wall? Was it just a stunt for the campaign?
A rational policy would look at the areas of high crossing rates, and focus better security there both in terms of walls/fences, surveillance and, officials on the ground. There should be foreign aid to improve conditions in the countries where people are leaving. And an information campaign focused on these nations announcing that one needs documentation to enter the US.
Finally, there should be "sanctuary" zones in neutral locations outside the US where those seeking refugee status can remain in a safe place while their appeal is processed.
But treat all humans as humans!!
No cages!
Families kept together!
