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But the OP is misguided and targeting a beaten down population. What difference does it make if you’re making $7.25/hr as a natural born citizen or an undocume

But the OP is misguided and targeting a beaten down population. What difference does it make if you’re making $7.25/hr as a natural born citizen or an undocumented immigrant? Either way this thing is hurting you hard, and people are going to act like people. It’s really, really misinformed to think that undocumented immigrants are the only ones suffering, and that “good natural born Americans” can all afford to sit inside for a few weeks.

melling 7y ago
the difference? Undocumented people are less likely to seek medical care if they become ill. At least in our political climate. During a pandemic that’s dangerous for everyone. The general population and for them and their families
Proziam 7y ago
People are quick to assume the intent of another. The quickest way to make the point that a non-compliant, but non-malicious population exists is to give an example. OP gave one, but now people seem to assume that because of the (heavily politicized) example given that they've "targeted" a group. Overreactive responses make it difficult to have a serious discussion about all sorts of issues. OP also hasn't said anything even remotely akin to: > undocumented immigrants are the only ones suffering, and that “good natural-born Americans” can all afford to sit inside for a few weeks. It seems intellectually dishonest to make such lofty assumptions based on a post the length of a tweet or two. Imagine if instead of assuming ill-intent we just said 'hey he's right there are people that can't afford to comply...we should consider that in our policy to the benefit of everyone involved...' The world would be a better place.
DennisP 7y ago
One difference is that the government is planning to give money to citizens, but not to undocumented immigrants.

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But the OP is misguided and targeting a beaten down population. What difference does it make if you’re making $7.25/hr as a natural born citizen or an undocume

by aquaticsunset 7y ago

melling 7y ago
the difference? Undocumented people are less likely to seek medical care if they become ill. At least in our political climate. During a pandemic that’s dangerous for everyone. The general population and for them and their families
Proziam 7y ago
People are quick to assume the intent of another. The quickest way to make the point that a non-compliant, but non-malicious population exists is to give an example. OP gave one, but now people seem to assume that because of the (heavily politicized) example given that they've "targeted" a group. Overreactive responses make it difficult to have a serious discussion about all sorts of issues. OP also hasn't said anything even remotely akin to: > undocumented immigrants are the only ones suffering, and that “good natural-born Americans” can all afford to sit inside for a few weeks. It seems intellectually dishonest to make such lofty assumptions based on a post the length of a tweet or two. Imagine if instead of assuming ill-intent we just said 'hey he's right there are people that can't afford to comply...we should consider that in our policy to the benefit of everyone involved...' The world would be a better place.
DennisP 7y ago
One difference is that the government is planning to give money to citizens, but not to undocumented immigrants.