Desperation on the
southern border
Swarms of children have
been pouring across America’s southern border this year. Estimates that 80,000
children will cross may be a conservative number. Destinations of origin
include Honduras, Guatemala and other Central American poverty centers.
Attracted by President Obama’s loose immigration policies expectations are they
will not be deported. With weak border enforcement and Executive Orders
favoring the illegal flow immigrants are finding crossing has many pluses for
them. Entitlements are offered to anyone who makes it through the tumultuous
terrain separating the countries south of the border. In many instances border
guards have been told to stand down as these crowds move within their
jurisdictions. Recently criminals, by the tens of thousands waiting for
deportation, were released into the midst of the American landscape. Few in
Congress even winked when this occurred. Obama’s strong push to legitimatize tens
of millions of illegals already in the country further attracts those yet to
come. A significant humanitarian catastrophe has evolved, with minimal to no
resolution in site, for these vulnerable children. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2653063/Republicans-claim-Obama-policy-enticed-tens-thousands-homeless-illegal-immigrant-children-cross-border-landing-secret-government-holding-pens.html
Children, many younger
than 12, are crossing into the United States without their parents. Most have
scanty possessions with them. Facilities to house these children have been slow
to come online. Basics such as food, clothing, sleeping accommodations and
medical checkups have not been given the priority they deserve. Instead,
believe or not, large sums of federal money have been put aside for lawyers to manage
these new immigrants’ cases. Reports that children have been picked up in
Texas, provided with a few basics and dumped in other states, especially Arizona
have a basis in reality. Jan Brewer, Governor of Arizona, has made vehement
complaints to the White House. So far her concerns have fallen on deaf ears.
Billions have been requested by the White House to manage this emerging crisis,
with deportation not in the consideration. Obama’s utilization of children as a
political tool to further enhance his immigration policies is deplorable. Worse
he may have added another reason for his impeachment. Border protection is a
number one priority for any president. Obama has deliberately failed to protect
them. Congress must act now or the next wave will be the parents of these
pawns.
Mark Davis, MD President
of Healthnets Review Services providing consultation to the media, government
and industry on health related issues. platomd@gmail.com
Dr Davis’ latest book is, Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for
Disaster.
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