Who isn't scarred for life?

[wing2000]

I always feel sorrier for the adults then the kids. They are the ones who have to worry and protect the children. The kids are often just playing in the most appalling conditions and are much more likely to adapt to adverse conditions. This doesn't mean they should be mistreated of course, rather my compassion is more for the parents. It is often harder to see others suffer than to suffer oneself.

From a mother who recently testified before Congress...


Juárez said she had fled Guatemala with her daughter, Mariee, because she feared for their lives and hoped for a better future. "Instead, I watched my baby girl die slowly and painfully just a few months before her second birthday."

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/740512246/migrant-woman-testifies-my-child-died-on-what-is-mothers-day-in-my-country"My?fbclid=IwAR13-CdWYQiZuWF91hx0ELVd5H3IK7J1u1Cm4ILxQuVJrCccyxqGENCW2hM

https://www.npr.org/2019/07/10/7405...F91hx0ELVd5H3IK7J1u1Cm4ILxQuVJrCccyxqGENCW2hM

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I think some private companies (friends of Trump) are making some very good money in the name of detainment.

That's the 'American way', one of the attractants.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

The kids rolled the dice? We are talking about the kids.

The migrants rolled the dice, and surely any kids in their teens knew what was going on.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I am at a loss for words at this.

Where is your humanity? Your compassion?

Would you be fine with doing this to every child born in this nation?

We shouldn't hide the cold hard facts of life behind the smokescreen of humanity and compassion.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I am at a loss for words at this.

Where is your humanity? Your compassion?

Would you be fine with doing this to every child born in this nation?

Half the kids (my estimate) in this country already have some serious problems.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

I’m sorry, I find this attitude detestable.

Don't you mean deplorable?

Just think, before the 2016 election I couldn't even spell deplorable...now I is one.

 

[Tanj]

Almost everyone I know from my childhood has suffered experiences that have 'scarred' them for life, myself included.

That explains alot.

 

[Willie T]

I am at a loss for words at this.

Where is your humanity? Your compassion?

Would you be fine with doing this to every child born in this nation?

It IS already done on a routine basis by our country to every child whose parent breaks the law.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

Probly best they stay home then?
M-Bob

 

[“Paisios”]

Don't you mean deplorable?

Clever. But no.

 

[OldWiseGuy]

Clever. But no.

I actually think 'detestable' should be saved for those who vote for Trump again.

 

[mala]

Kids are resilient. They'll do just fine.

You would make Jeffrey Epstein's ideal jurist.

 

[GreatLakes4Ever]

@OldWiseGuy, we are going to be begging our grandchildren for forgiveness for what our country has done during this era.

 

[FireDragon76]

The children who have been detained in appalling conditions at the border could bear scars from the experience for life, experts say

Almost everyone I know from my childhood has suffered experiences that have 'scarred' them for life, myself included. If being detained at the border in "appalling" conditions (no toothbrush or soap) is the worst 'scars' these kids face I envy them.

Also they're trying to enter a country where much of the population suffers from some mental or emotional problem, so they'll fit right in.

I'm sure that many of these kids faced worse conditions in their home country and on their journey to get here.

Kids are resilient. They'll do just fine.

I did.

Your lack of empathy is duly noted.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

I actually think 'detestable' should be saved for those who vote for Trump again.

Perfect that's what got him elected last time.
M-Bob

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

The children who have been detained in appalling conditions at the border could bear scars from the experience for life, experts say

Almost everyone I know from my childhood has suffered experiences that have 'scarred' them for life, myself included. If being detained at the border in "appalling" conditions (no toothbrush or soap) is the worst 'scars' these kids face I envy them.

Also they're trying to enter a country where much of the population suffers from some mental or emotional problem, so they'll fit right in.

I'm sure that many of these kids faced worse conditions in their home country and on their journey to get here.

Kids are resilient. They'll do just fine.

I did.

I was beat with metal weapons as a child. But I don't see how illegals being treated badly is okay.

 

[Nithavela]

The children who have been detained in appalling conditions at the border could bear scars from the experience for life, experts say

Almost everyone I know from my childhood has suffered experiences that have 'scarred' them for life, myself included. If being detained at the border in "appalling" conditions (no toothbrush or soap) is the worst 'scars' these kids face I envy them.

Also they're trying to enter a country where much of the population suffers from some mental or emotional problem, so they'll fit right in.

I'm sure that many of these kids faced worse conditions in their home country and on their journey to get here.

Kids are resilient. They'll do just fine.

I did.

I applaud this sentiment. Best to deliberately traumatise the children when they're young and get it out of the way. If you're doing it right, you can even influence on what kind of crazy they turned out!

 

[Nithavela]

@OldWiseGuy, we are going to be begging our grandchildren for forgiveness for what our country has done during this era.

Personally I hope humanity dies out before you have the opportunity. But if you want to be pessimistic...

 

[rambot]

Why would anyone want to come to a country that has so little regard for the well-being of children?

Are you okay talking about yourself like that?

I

 

[Sparagmos]

The migrants rolled the dice, and surely any kids in their teens knew what was going on.

But the kids didnt roll the dice, they had no choice. And they’re not all teenagers anyway. Why are posting these fallacies? The kids are totally innocent, yet you continue to act as if they had a choice.