A “hold-the-line” operation has created tensions with federal agents who warn it could lead to more drownings. Officers ordered to carry out the measures are raising alarms.

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  • @Blamemeta
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    -232 years ago

    Yeah, no shit. Thats literally the point, to help keep illegals out.

    • @Ensign_Crab
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      72 years ago

      illegals

      You say this to deny their humanity, but you’re cheering for inhumane actions.

    • Flying Squid
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      52 years ago

      What exactly do you think these people are going to do other than work jobs no one else wants for pay no one else will accept?

      • @Blamemeta
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        -32 years ago

        Thats exactly what they’d do, work for less pay than Americans are willing to. We need to go after companies that hire illegal immigrabts but obviously, the government can’t seem to do that. Next best thing is to keep illegals out.

        Get rid of illegals, wages go up, in simplified terms.

        • Flying Squid
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          52 years ago

          What makes you think enough Americans would be willing to pick crops in the hot sun all day? There’s a reason we used to use slaves to do that work.

          • @Blamemeta
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            -32 years ago

            For a good wage, they would. And for the most part, crops are mechanically harvested.

            • Flying Squid
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              22 years ago

              How good a wage do you think farmers could afford to offer? They aren’t billionaires.

              • @Blamemeta
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                -32 years ago

                If they can’t pay a fair wage, they shouldn’t be in business. They’ll have to up prices.

                Would you rather prices go up a tiny bit, or continue to not pay living wages? It’s the same thing as with fast food workers and the $15 min wage.

                • Flying Squid
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                  42 years ago

                  A tiny bit? You have no idea how agriculture works.