Open Borders: A Gateway to Modern Day Slavery
We demand not just a secure border but a border policy that recognizes and prioritizes the dignity of every human being.
The debate surrounding the United States' southern border transcends political point-scoring or administrative incompetence. It's not just a border issue; it's a humanitarian crisis. The troubling reality we face today is that the open-border policy pursued by the Biden administration has turned our border into a marketplace for modern-day slavery.
Indeed, the narrative of the American dream that lures thousands to our borders has a grim underbelly. Stories from the borderlands reveal a horrifying truth: women and children are exploited, raped, and sold into slavery even before they reach American soil. The cost of this journey, for many, is their freedom and dignity.
Under the veil of border chaos, an insidious crime proliferates: human trafficking. Reports of over 85,000 children going missing after crossing the border are causing alarm. Yet, the administration's attempts to downplay the crisis only fuels suspicion. Claims of these children being found have been countered by the fact that children are not fingerprinted at the border by Border Patrol, creating a procedural blind spot that allows thousands of innocent lives to slip through the cracks.
This system, inadvertently or otherwise, aids human traffickers. NGOs and criminal networks exploit loose border policies, escorting vulnerable individuals through perilous journeys only to abandon them at the mercy of the highest bidder. The open border doesn't just allow a steady flow of illegal immigration; it facilitates a thriving trade in human lives.
The present situation is a modern-day slave trade facilitated by lax border policies. To view it as anything less is to ignore the rampant exploitation and suffering that occurs daily. Our border has become a gate not to opportunity, but to a dark underworld of human trafficking.
The open-border policy, defended by some as a testament to American compassion, has inadvertently become a catalyst for one of the most heinous crimes against humanity. Rather than providing sanctuary, the policy has set the stage for a tragedy of unimaginable proportions.
A firm stance against this crisis requires more than political rhetoric. It demands a comprehensive overhaul of our border policies. It involves robust cooperation between agencies, adequate funding for border security, and stringent vetting processes. Above all, it necessitates the political will to prioritize human lives over political interests.
The open border, under its current administration, is not just a failure of immigration policy; it is a tacit endorsement of modern-day slavery. A firm stance against this crisis requires more than political rhetoric. It demands a comprehensive overhaul of our border policies. It involves robust cooperation between agencies, adequate funding for border security, and stringent vetting processes. Above all, it necessitates the political will to prioritize human lives over political interests.
It's high time for the Biden administration to take responsibility for the disastrous implications of their open-border policy. They must be held accountable for their failure to prevent the horrific abuses occurring under their watch. We demand not just a secure border but a border policy that recognizes and prioritizes the dignity of every human being. Any less is a betrayal of American values and a tacit endorsement of the tragic human trafficking crisis unfolding at our doorstep. The doors to the United States should open to those seeking legal and humane entry, not to human traffickers exploiting lax border security.