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Originally Posted by 420sx
This kind of reminds me of how Vancouver is dealing with their heroin problem. They accept that addicts will be addicts, and offer them a safe place to shoot up, with clean needles available and medication if someone OD's. Theres a lot of controversy involving it, but its kind of like saying "Look, we acknowledge that this is a problem, but we also acknowledge that its a problem we cant completely resolve. So in doing this, we can at least minimize the damage that this problem is causing."
Theyre not helping anyone get into the country. Theyre helping the people that do try (ie, those that would be attempting regardless of the supplies) to survive their journey. Theyre not adding to the problem of illegal immigration- theyre aiding those who are already willing to risk their lives to find a better life. Supplying these people with food and water isnt going to add to the amount of people attempting to cross. The only thing theyre affecting is the number of deaths related to illegal immigration. While I dont think illegal immigration is right, nor should it be tolerated, I dont think we should condemn those who do try to death for their actions.
The solution to our immigration problem isnt in preventing those who cross. The solution is to improve conditions in their own country so they wont NEED to come here.
I know, I know.. easier said than done.
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they're adding to the problem of illegal immigration by giving them a better chance of surviving to get into the country.
granted, i don't believe they should be left to rot and die from starvation.