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originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
the vast majority of asylum
So, Mexico offered asylum. Why did they refuse?
Because with Mexican minimum wage being what it is (about $5 US/week), it wasn't much of an offer, perhaps?
Economic distress is not a qualifier for asylum. So, that would explain why they did not accept the offer from Mexican officials. Then they are not asylum seekers, right?
Umm, they were being offered asylum by Mexico, not from Mexico.
They weren't seeking asylum from Mexico but from the Honduran and Guatemalan governments and cartels.
But the Economic Refugee clauses of the Refugee act of 1980, grants legal asylum.
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
the vast majority of asylum
So, Mexico offered asylum. Why did they refuse?
Because with Mexican minimum wage being what it is (about $5 US/week), it wasn't much of an offer, perhaps?
So you're admitting it's all an economic issue and not a humanitarian issue? Got it. Move along now.
originally posted by: musicismagic
I don't see no videos in your post.
originally posted by: Sabrechucker
a reply to: chr0naut
This is where I laugh and walk away.
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
The President WILL Declare Martial Law along our Southern Borders . Circumstances there will Eventually Force him to .
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: Bluntone22
a reply to: shawmanfromny
How is this not considered an invasion?
Have any actually, like, invaded?
You know, crossed the border and stood on US soil in this desperate battle?
... and, where's the battle?
I've seen more unruly crowds going up to barriers at an air show.
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
the vast majority of asylum
So, Mexico offered asylum. Why did they refuse?
Because with Mexican minimum wage being what it is (about $5 US/week), it wasn't much of an offer, perhaps?
So you're admitting it's all an economic issue and not a humanitarian issue? Got it. Move along now.
No, they are seeking asylum from the Guatemalan and Honduran government and cartels. They aren't running away from Mexico.
Mexico has offered them asylum but the conditions of that asylum were untenable.
They are seeking humanitarian asylum.
And the US Refugee Act of 1980 says that it can be as an economic refugee.
A “refugee” is any person who is outside his or her country of nationality (or, if stateless, outside the country of last habitual residence) and is unable or unwilling to return to that country because of persecution or well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
originally posted by: chr0naut
a reply to: shawmanfromny
Where are the guns and bombs and flames?
All I see are families and kids and a soccer game.
I mean, they are reporting violence, they have stacks of cameras in the area, why isn't there any sign of the violence they are reporting?
It also looks like they migrants are effectively blocked from illegal entry, too. People walking up to the fence, unarmed, and with their kids aren't 'storming' the border.
If the migrants had weapons and battering rams, then they'd be a threat but this...
And if the guards used tear gas against unarmed men, women & children as some have said, then who are the aggressors here?
"We ran, but when you run the gas asphyxiates you more," she told the AP while cradling her 3-year-old daughter Valery in her arms.
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
a reply to: rollanotherone
So you don't think its an invasion now... OK then.
Waving Honduran flags, a group of mostly men opened up a gap in the wall. However, some women also pushed small children in strollers to the breach in the wall. Then, immigrants started throwing rocks and U.S. agents responded with gas.
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: Krakatoa
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
the vast majority of asylum
So, Mexico offered asylum. Why did they refuse?
Because with Mexican minimum wage being what it is (about $5 US/week), it wasn't much of an offer, perhaps?
Economic distress is not a qualifier for asylum. So, that would explain why they did not accept the offer from Mexican officials. Then they are not asylum seekers, right?
Umm, they were being offered asylum by Mexico, not from Mexico.
They weren't seeking asylum from Mexico but from the Honduran and Guatemalan governments and cartels.
But the Economic Refugee clauses of the Refugee act of 1980, grants legal asylum.
I take it you you did not understand my statement. They were offered asylum by MEXICAN OFFICIALS. How does that equate to what you interpreted?
Also, you seem to not understand the difference between status for asylum and status as a refugee.
They are different statutes genius. If you mean they are seeking refugee status, then say that! Saying asylum seekers means something different.
SMH
Knowledge is your friend.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Bluntone22
They didn't breach the border. If they had done so they would have been taken into custody.
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: chr0naut
originally posted by: rollanotherone
originally posted by: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
the vast majority of asylum
So, Mexico offered asylum. Why did they refuse?
Because with Mexican minimum wage being what it is (about $5 US/week), it wasn't much of an offer, perhaps?
So you're admitting it's all an economic issue and not a humanitarian issue? Got it. Move along now.
No, they are seeking asylum from the Guatemalan and Honduran government and cartels. They aren't running away from Mexico.
Mexico has offered them asylum but the conditions of that asylum were untenable.
They are seeking humanitarian asylum.
And the US Refugee Act of 1980 says that it can be as an economic refugee.
The Act amended the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 by defining a refugee as any person who is outside his or her country of residence or nationality, or without nationality, and is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of, that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.[5]