Posted on 10/28/2021 4:43:29 AM PDT by Kaslin
Fourteen thousand migrants from Haiti recently crossed the Texas border illegally, with only a minority of them deported back to Haiti. Other Haitians are crossing the trackless “Darien gap” in Central America. They too will soon be in our country, most of them to stay. There are already more than 700,000 Haitian immigrants in the United States, legal and illegal, and 30,000 more were apprehended in recent months at the U.S. border with Mexico according to the Migration Policy Institute.
The Haitians show that immigration is out of control because the border is open. Migrants from anywhere can cross illegally with impunity. America already contains more than 45 million people who were born elsewhere, the most of any country, and about a quarter of them are illegal. Pew notes that the number crossing the border in July 2021 soared to nearly 200,000, the most in 20 years.
The danger to the nation is that assimilation is overwhelmed. The United States was founded mostly by Europeans. It derived from Europe a strongly individualist culture. America offers matchless opportunities to ordinary people, but freedom isn’t free. Americans expect that immigrants will live an individualist life—competing to get ahead and avoiding personal problems. Before 1965, immigrants assimilated relatively easily because most of them already came from Europe and thus knew what to expect. But since 1965 immigrants have come mostly from Latin America and Asia, where cultures emphasize adjustment to adversity rather than change and achievement. For many of them, freedom is a shock.
This has made assimilation much more difficult. Waves of ill-prepared Hispanic migrants have overwhelmed the public schools in major cities. Most have suffered far more problems with school failure, crime, and single parenthood than the norm. To adjust, they need more intensive schools and other services. But society cannot meet these demands with immigration at its current rate. To reduce the flow, the border must be controlled.
The immediate reason for the crisis is that the Biden administration promised to be more “humane” about immigration than Trump was. But two other factors are involved.
First, legal limits to immigration have broken down. The rules are so complicated that those who can get into America, even illegally, can make some legal claim to stay. Many advocate groups stand ready to help them. So lacking “papers” no longer deters migrants. Millions are coming here expecting to enter illegally and then regularize their status later. Many Democrats now favor legalizing all or most of them.
The asylum system, especially, has become an open door. Anyone coming to America illegally can stay provided they claim persecution where they came from. While most such claims are later rejected, they get the claimants into the country, where they can usually remain illegally until legalized. To limit entries, asylum claimants, like refugees, should have to prove adversities before entry, and all illegals must simply be deported.
Second, the morals of immigration are completely one-sided. The argument to admit the Haitians is simply that they are miserable. No claim against them is heard. Certainly they come from one of the world’s poorest countries, which has suffered natural disasters and political violence throughout its history. Currently gangs rule much of the country. Who could be more deserving?
But why does being miserable give them a claim to come to America? As the Haitians show, most migrants can imagine no solution to their predicament but to escape to America. Why do Americans so readily accept responsibility for people who accept none for themselves?
The immediate solution to the border crisis is to toughen up the legal rules for entry so nobody entering illegally has any claims to stay. But we must also question whether helping the desperate to escape their countries is the only way to help them. The United States, like other Western countries, has a serious commitment to help the unfortunate, but that norm never imagined absorbing the huge numbers who today clamor at our gates. By one estimate, 700 million people in poor countries would move to America and other Western countries if they could. To accept such numbers would destroy the society we have.
Rather, miserable lives abroad must be helped without immigration. The United States and the United Nations have several times sent troops to Haiti. They should do so again. The regime there must face long-term oversight from outside so that disorder and corruption are reduced and the population no longer needs to escape.
Just look at a map of the world that shows IQ by country.
The average IQ of a typical border jumper is < 90.
Thank you, MENSA has been alerted.
A quick witted President would draft them all and send them to fight a proxy war in east Asia.
A plan to house hundreds of illegal immigrant children at a multimillion-dollar hotel complex in Texas was scuttled after the prospect of taxpayers footing the bill for luxury lodging proved too much of a public relations obstacle.
BCFS, previously known as Baptist Child and Family Services, which has a contract with the Department of Health and Human Services to run camps at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio and Fort Sill in Oklahoma, had a deal to buy the Palm Aire Hotel in Weslaco, Texas, for $3.8 million. The hotel was built in the 1980s and includes three swimming pools, tennis courts and an exercise room.
The deal died Wednesday afternoon, hours after FoxNews.com reported that as many as 600 children between the ages of 12-17 could be placed at the Palm Aire, where BCFS would also provide medical and mental health care and educational and recreational programs under a contract that sources said could total as much as $50 million.
The Palm Aire Hotel is not exactly Club Med -- but the 7-acre site features three swimming pools, lighted tennis courts, concierge service and a Jacuzzi. The property also has around 10,000 square feet of retail and meeting space.
Full report here:
Todd Starnes Published July 16, 2014 Last Update November 23, 2015
https://www.foxnews.com/us/fed-backed-group-drops-plan-to-buy-fancy-hotel-to-house-illegals
“First, legal limits to immigration have broken down.”
They didn’t just break down. They were deliberately destroyed.
L
It is up to the Governor of Texas to haul out and deputize the National guard as Rangers. The force must then destroy the invaders by what ever means necessary.
That includes shooting pregnant women as they come out of the water
He could call out the State Militia.
He could ask Sheriffs to deputize every willing able bodied person and authorize them to purchase M4 rifles and then muster out all along the border. Maybe hand out a few of those toys the DOD has been generously donating to law enforcement.
He could declare a State of Emergency and call the Legislature back into session to deal with this mess.
Just a few random thoughts.
L
The Texas Rangers were originally established to deal with criminals from Mexico.
The Texas Rangers can deputize the National Guard and have a force that is trained and capable. The deputized force is independent of any national military ties
Let Mexico keep them... Mexico is NOT our friend.. Never was, and never will be..
“The Texas Rangers can deputize the National Guard and have a force that is trained and capable.”
Another fine idea.
Deputize by whatever means available every single willing and able bodied individual in the great State of Texas.
Then arm them legally under existing law with all those cool toys the DOD has been “donating” to Law Enforcement for the last decade or so.
Abbot should be able to scare up several thousands of people that way including a significant number of combat veterans. Then post them every 20 yards along the border.
I’d also ask the County Sheriffs to formally notify in writing every relevant Federal Agency that they are not to operate in their jurisdiction without prior written authorization. Warn them specifically that non compliance will result in arrest and prosecution.
Do all these things loudly and publicly.
Dare Biden and his goons to do anything to stop him.
L
“Just look at a map of the world that shows IQ by country. The average IQ of a typical border jumper is < 90.”
“They’re not sending their best.”
Email Shows Biden Ordered Afghanistan Evacuation Flights Be Filled With Unvetted Refugees
Sooooo......Biden’s Department of State was denying US citizens and green card holders Afghanistan exits in favor of flying out........ on US military aircraft.....un-vetted Afghans.
Surely Biden and his irresponsible staff have violated laws. They should be charged. But with what!!
<><> In certain instances, private citizens can file lawsuits to enforce a statute. But this right may be limited by the statute itself or other federal laws.
<><> Some of a federal agency’s obligations may be non-discretionary, and if an agency fails to uphold those responsibilities, a citizen may be able to sue.
<><> If the federal government says that states can’t regulate hunting or fishing within their boundaries, for example, the states can sue because the federal government is interfering with the state’s constitutionally reserved sovereignty.
Biden utilized federal tax resources to fly Afghans to undisclosed states in the dead of night WITHOUT NOTIFYING STATE OFFICIALS.
The states may have a case because the federal government is interfering with the state’s constitutionally reserved sovereignty.
The Constitution protect states sovereignty via the Tenth Amendment ......that “powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
This language would appear to represent one of the most clear examples of a federalist principle in the Constitution.......with limitations.
THE WHITE HOUSE
BRIEFING ROOM
FACT SHEET: U.S. Assistance to Haiti
JULY 13, 2021
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STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Haiti is a partner of the United States and we have continually sought to provide support for Haiti’s safety, security, and development. In January 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $75.5 million in bilateral development and health assistance for a wide range of issues, including democratic governance, health, education, agricultural development, and pre-election activities. The United States is working with the Government of Haiti to deliver the first 500,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to the people of Haiti—the first major international delivery of COVID doses to Haiti, with plans to share more doses.
Since the 2010 earthquake, the United States has made available over $5.1 billion for assistance to Haiti to support life-saving post-disaster relief as well as longer-term recovery, reconstruction, and development programs.
The United States remains committed to helping the Haitian people build a better future and is doing so in the following areas:
Investigation Assistance
In the aftermath of the assassination of President Moise, the Department of Justice, together with the Department of Homeland Security, is providing assistance to support the Haitian authorities in conducting a thorough investigation of the July 7 attack.
The Department of Justice, along with its U.S. government partners, will continue to support the Haitian authorities in its review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this heinous attack.
The Department of Justice will also investigate whether there were any violations of U.S. criminal law in connection with this matter.
Security Assistance
Strengthening Haiti’s law enforcement capacity is a key U.S. priority. We have provided $312 million in assistance between 2010-2020 alone to strengthen law enforcement and the capacity of the Haitian National Police to maintain peace and stability, and to respond effectively to civil unrest while respecting human rights.
As a direct result of support to the HNP School, trained officers increased from less than 10,000 in 2010 to nearly 15,000 officers today. The Department of State supports seven embedded subject matter experts to specialized HNP units to enhance the institution’s capability to support safer communities, more secure borders, and to prevent civil unrest.
In response to a recent request from the Government of Haiti for security support:
DHS is sending experts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to work with their Haitian counterparts in improving aviation and critical infrastructure security, as well as to provide support securing the upcoming elections.
State is deploying an advisor to the HNP judicial police and bringing onboard an advisor to the HNP Inspector General. These advisors help the HNP improve the integrity of processing allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, and police misconduct. Their critical investigative capacity-building support will complement U.S. federal law enforcement assistance.
State is supporting training and procuring vehicles, radios, and protective equipment to build the capacity of the HNP to protect Haitians from violence.
We are also encouraging Haiti to take a holistic approach to countering gangs and are providing $5 million to strengthen the HNP’s capacity to work with communities to resist gangs. We encourage Core Group members and key international partners to consider contributing to combatting insecurity in Haiti.
Elections Assistance
USAID is currently supporting pre-election activities that are intended to lay the foundation for upcoming legislative and presidential elections. USAID is providing more than $3 million to the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening, which includes the National Democratic Institute, International Republican Institute, and International Foundation for Electoral Systems.
These activities include focusing on improving electoral administration, strengthening the competitiveness of political parties, educating voters on electoral processes, promoting electoral transparency, and ensuring inclusive voter participation.
USAID is providing technical assistance to Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) through this Consortium to build the capacity of electoral authorities to conduct credible elections. This includes technical assistance for strategic planning, information technology, and training for CEP staff, Communal Electoral Office and Departmental Electoral Office staff.
Health and Humanitarian Assistance
The United States also provides urgent humanitarian assistance via independent UN and NGO partners to help the most vulnerable people in Haiti. An estimated 4.4 million people in Haiti need humanitarian assistance as a result of years of civil unrest, economic instability, and recurrent natural disasters including hurricanes, droughts and a devastating earthquake in 2010. While humanitarian assistance does not address the root causes of Haiti’s economic and political situation, it does help alleviate suffering and meet urgent needs of the Haitian people.
Improving access to primary health care services: USAID is the largest bilateral health donor in Haiti. Our assistance has increased access to and quality of basic healthcare in 164 clinics reaching over 4 million of the most vulnerable among Haiti’s population of 11 million. With our support, the country is containing the spread of HIV, reducing the prevalence rate to under two percent in the past decade.
USAID support underpins the public health sector: USAID represents 25% of total health spending in Haiti. These investments benefit the entire health system by ensuring quality health services are available to the population, with a focus on children, mothers, and other vulnerable populations, while strengthening the capacity of the Haitian government to manage the public health care system.
Improving nutrition through food fortification: With USAID support, all Haitians now have access to staple foods fortified with iron, folic acid, zinc, vitamin A, and iodine. These nutrients are essential to reduce the number of people with dietary deficiencies, improve child health outcomes, and will help generations of Haitians grow to be healthier, more productive members of their communities.
Vaccinating children against the diseases that drive child mortality: Ninety-four percent of infants between 0 and 11 months have received their full complement of routine vaccinations in USAID-supported areas, thereby preventing diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, compared to the national vaccine coverage rate of 41 percent.
Ensuring pregnant mothers receive the care they need: In areas that receive USAID health investments, 89 percent of pregnant women gave birth with the assistance of a skilled health care worker (a significant factor in reducing maternal and child deaths), while this rate was only 42 percent nationally.
Reducing HIV rates and ensuring HIV care and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: USAID has helped reduce the HIV prevalence rate in Haiti to under 2% in the past decade. We offer life-saving antiretroviral treatment to more than 80% (123,000) of people living with HIV (PLHIV). USAID has helped Haiti to adopt innovative drug distribution and dispensing methods, and limit unnecessary COVID-19 risk exposure to PLHIV. These methods include multi-month dispensing, community drug distribution, group services such as psycho-social support groups, and mothers’ clubs implemented remotely online or by phone.
Modern Teaching Facility provides world-class training for health professionals: USAID completed a modern teaching facility for doctors and nurses housing the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, School of Nursing, and Lab Technician School, which now provides training to more than 1,000 students each year.
Re-building the premier teaching hospital in Haiti: USAID and the French government are helping to rebuild Haiti’s national teaching hospital (HUEH), the country’s main public tertiary hospital which collapsed due to the 2010 earthquake. USAID contributed $25 million towards the reconstruction and are planning to offer an additional $10 million towards its completion that is scheduled for 2024.
Southern Clinic Rehabilitation: USAID support resulted in the rehabilitation of five clinics in the south of Haiti impacted by Hurricane Matthew, enabling approximately 100,000 people to receive clinical care services.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
In May, DHS announced a new designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Secretary Mayorkas made this decision after consulting with interagency partners and carefully considering the extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti, including the political crisis and human rights abuses; serious security concerns; the COVID-19 pandemic’s worsening of a dire economic situation and lack of access to food, water, and healthcare; and the continuing negative effects of the 2010 earthquake. Such conditions prevent Haitian nationals and habitual residents from returning safely.
Both existing TPS beneficiaries and new applicants must have been continuously residing in the United States since May 21, 2021, to be eligible for TPS. The TPS designation does not benefit Haitian nationals attempting to enter the United States after May 21, 2021. The United States is continuing to strictly enforce existing immigration laws and border security measures. Those who have newly arrived in the United States after the May 21, 2021, announcement are not eligible for TPS.
We anticipate that the Federal Register notice putting the Secretary’s designation of Haiti for TPS for 18 months into effect will be published within the coming days.
It must be remembered that wars are won by killing people.
The immigration war will be won by destroying the enemy army in the field. (and the whitehouse)
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