It seems the Democrats have officially hitched their wagon to a toxic runaway migrant train; one that is careening towards disaster. While Americans across the nation are clamoring for stricter immigration controls, and a stern stance on gangs like MS 13 and Tren De Aragua, which are now deemed terrorist organizations, Democrats are digging their heels in, favoring a politically motivated sense of compassion over the pressing need for public safety.
Let’s take a moment to dissect this bewildering alliance. Here we have a political party that claims to represent the voice of the people, yet it openly embraces those who thrive in violence and lawlessness. Democrats seem to be oblivious to the fact that millions of hard-working Americans are fed up with the influx of millions of violent illegal immigrants that are plaguing American cities.
Democrat leaders are tragically misreading the room, aligning themselves with individuals like Abrego Garcia, a known MS 13 gang member and wife beater; banking on the notion that their supporters will overlook the blatant hypocrisy. They’re hoping that constituents will willingly swallow the flawed narrative that prioritizing leniency for illegal immigrants equates to compassion. If that’s the case, they are showing a complete disregard for the victims of violent migrant crime and gang violence.
Every poll shows an overwhelming majority of Americans support stricter immigration policies and a crackdown on gang violence. Yet here we are watching Democrat lawmakers travel to places like El Salvador pleading for the return of violent offenders. The Democrats choice to align with gang bangers like Abrego Garcia can only be perceived as an act of reckless abandon, completely detached from the concerns of everyday Americans.
The facts speak for themselves, gangs like Tren De Aragua and MS 13 have been responsible for an alarming rise in violent crime across the nation, causing devastation in communities already grappling high crime rates. Yet instead of calling for more robust measures and tougher penalties, many Democrats appear content to ignore the violence, or, worse yet, defend the rights of those that enter and remain in the country illegally. They seem more concerned with progressive ideals than the actual well-being of their constituents.
Countless reports document the horrific criminal activity perpetrated by these gangs, including murder, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and extortion just to name a few. These matters are made worse by sanctuary policies that effectively shield illegal immigrants from culpability, including those with criminal backgrounds, criminal convictions, and existing deportation orders.
History has shown that when governments turn a blind eye to criminality in the name of reformism, society pays a heavy price. By rallying around criminal aliens under the guise of compassion, the Democrat party fails to differentiate between right and wrong. The consequences of such negligence are playing out in America’s neighborhoods. The truth is, this is not an act of compassion, it’s an act of intentional negligence, and a betrayal of the American people.
Sadly, for victims of migrant crime, the Democrat Party frames any criticism of illegal immigration as racism or xenophobia, attempting to silence dissenting voices. When citizens raise legitimate concerns or point out actual criminal conduct, they are portrayed as bigots in the mainstream media, shaming them into submission. This is page one of the progressive playbook.
The party’s current stance threatens to undermine the very fabric of society by suggesting that migrants who enter the country illegally have unilateral constitutional protections. Just so there’s no misunderstanding, once you enter the United States illegally, you’ve already broken the law and are subject to arrest and immediate deportation. FULL STOP! Joe Biden doesn’t work here anymore.
Editorial comments expressed in this column are the sole opinion of the writer.
