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TBF

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52. You've been very helpful in this thread.

Mon Jul 7, 2014, 05:26 PM

Jul 2014

And very transparent.

How would you prefer we use tax $$$?

My preference would be to help out folks who need shelter as opposed to continuing to use tax $$$ to build up our military and kill people globally.

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So realistically, what should be done about all of these kids [View all] B2G Jul 2014 OP

The only thing we can do is give them shelter. In_The_Wind Jul 2014 #1

Yes we can. Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #56

True... daleanime Jul 2014 #79

Could we help those kids if we changed our priorities a bit? el_bryanto Jul 2014 #2

You don't know? REALLY?! WinkyDink Jul 2014 #35

Yes I really don't know. Also I'm an idiot. el_bryanto Jul 2014 #55

No, you're not an idiot. Our priorities are fucked. Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #57

They should stay. We would have plenty of money if we don't start the war again in Iraq. mucifer Jul 2014 #3

Honestly, how many thousands can the system handle? B2G Jul 2014 #5

Setting a precedent? Sounds like a Santorum style of argumentation. alp227 Jul 2014 #7

There are alot of Democrats concerned as well. B2G Jul 2014 #10

Good, now do we show them..... daleanime Jul 2014 #80

How about passing the Senate passed immigration bill? Blame the GOP, not children, surprisingly to Fred Sanders Jul 2014 #15

That's right. They should not be treated as undocumented immigrants and deported, Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #59

They should be processed according to law and they are. Now the GOP wants to change the law, at Fred Sanders Jul 2014 #74

The poster makes a good point. HooptieWagon Jul 2014 #29

You're definitely right that America should pick & choose its immigrants, alp227 Jul 2014 #30

Legal immigration should be made easier, not harder. Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #60

I'd rather save people - kids, old people, young people etc TBF Jul 2014 #43

As if treating people right is based on how "cute" they are? Scootaloo Jul 2014 #77

Cute Little Kids otohara Jul 2014 #83

There's no easy answer. I certainly don't have one. conservaphobe Jul 2014 #4

First, find the relatives they were sent here to meet Warpy Jul 2014 #6

This. Skidmore Jul 2014 #18

YES. nt LWolf Jul 2014 #23

Exactly. N/t politicat Jul 2014 #76

Most people don't realize how rich the US is. GeorgeGist Jul 2014 #8

Exactly, the country is rich but the distribution has always been piss poor Warpy Jul 2014 #21

Exactly - TBF Jul 2014 #46

We can't even take care of the people who are already here LittleBlue Jul 2014 #9

How much $ did US interests make by propping up the Guatemalan dictator, R�os Montt? Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #11

That doesn't answer the original question. nt B2G Jul 2014 #12

Yes it does. Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #17

You have to spell it out - TBF Jul 2014 #47

I get so tired of people acting like history happened in a vacuum. Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #53

Go to 26:38 minutes kiva Jul 2014 #62

Thanks kiva, marking to watch later. Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #72

+1 !! exactly lunasun Jul 2014 #81

Yes. the US has a responsibility to these kids because it has intervened politically Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #14

We find financial sponsors for them while they are here, and we also SoCalDem Jul 2014 #13

What can you do? cheapdate Jul 2014 #16

I have no idea, beyond attending to their immediate needs. TwilightGardener Jul 2014 #19

Start by being a humanitarian and respond accordingly. Skidmore Jul 2014 #20

They build camps, godforsaken camps. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #36

I think we should give them shelter madokie Jul 2014 #22

It isn't that simple. Do we all of a sudden find teachers to hire, more classrooms somewhere? WinkyDink Jul 2014 #37

Yes, it is that simple jeff47 Jul 2014 #39

We can make do, right now madokie Jul 2014 #44

50-75,000 children. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #24

+1 million Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #63

Thank you: Raine1967 Jul 2014 #70

Sterilize women blueamy66 Jul 2014 #25

That sounds very knee-jerk and extreme. Quantess Jul 2014 #42

Was a joke blueamy66 Jul 2014 #82

Our system in not overtaxed. Our millionaires are UNDER taxed CBGLuthier Jul 2014 #26

^ this. nt TBF Jul 2014 #48

First off quit calling them "illegal immigrants". MindPilot Jul 2014 #27

Exactly. Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #64

They should be fostered EC Jul 2014 #28

Where are the kids getting the money for these crossings? dilby Jul 2014 #31

^^^ this hardcover Jul 2014 #54

Well, America has found ways to absorb Puritans, Slaves, the Irish, Italians, Jews, etc... Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2014 #32

Yeah, good examples. Not. WinkyDink Jul 2014 #38

Wow. nt TBF Jul 2014 #50

As soon as they figure out a way to exploit these kids madokie Jul 2014 #51

They need to be evaluated for public health concerns elfin Jul 2014 #33

IKR? Do we build orphanages? Do we fast-track foster care/adoptions? School systems are for sure WinkyDink Jul 2014 #34

You've been very helpful in this thread. TBF Jul 2014 #52

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. jeff47 Jul 2014 #40

True. As I said, legal immigration should be made easier, not harder. Louisiana1976 Jul 2014 #65

Right Lurker Deluxe Jul 2014 #68

So what should be done about these kids? jeff47 Jul 2014 #71

Follow the law that we have treestar Jul 2014 #41

I recommend that a list of children be sent to Latino networks in LA, NYC and other areas. ancianita Jul 2014 #45

DU: ask a single positive question, get a million normative answers. nt Dreamer Tatum Jul 2014 #49

Umm.....I'm not sure what you mean by "normative". Could you explain, please? nt AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #58

It was empty snark. A "what should be done" question is asking for "normative" responses. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #73

Reach out to Latino activist organizations like La Raza. ismnotwasm Jul 2014 #61

It's a terrible situation, without any good solutions. BlueCheese Jul 2014 #66

Maybe Rainngirl Jul 2014 #67

Give them food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and an education. nt bemildred Jul 2014 #69

Find out if they have any family here that can take them in Marrah_G Jul 2014 #75

If people step up to take them in flamingdem Jul 2014 #78

We've ruined their countries with NAFTA and the drug war. alarimer Jul 2014 #84

Wrong. Our system is fucking UNDERtaxed, and the issue almost entirely political... Orsino Jul 2014 #85