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How is "ICE is running concentration camps" hyperbole if all parts of the sentence are literally true? If ICE could be trusted to care for those in its care [1
by gerbal 6y ago
How is "ICE is running concentration camps" hyperbole if all parts of the sentence are literally true?
If ICE could be trusted to care for those in its care [1] or respect the legal rights of immigrants [2] then, maybe it would be unfair. How many children need to die in custody before "concentration camp" stops being hyperbolic?
[1] https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2019/12/19/ice-asylum-under-trump-exclusive-look-us-immigration-detention/4381404002/ https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2019/12/19/ice...
[2] https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-11-15/asylum-officers-revolt-against-trump-policies-they-say-are-immoral-illegal https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-11-15/asylum-off...
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- toasterlovin 6y agoThis was clearly addressed in the comment you originally responded to: > According to your definition, a concentration camp is an "internment centre for political prisoners and members of national or minority groups who are confined for reasons of state security, exploitation, or punishment.." > People of certain minority groups aren't being rounded up. Illegal immigrants are being rounded up, regardless of race or nationality.