In today’s topsy-turvy world, it seems like common sense sometimes takes a backseat to chaos, especially when it comes to discussions surrounding the southern border. This isn’t just some abstract issue only dealing with a distant line between two countries. It’s a complex tangled mess that affects all Americans, whether they realize it or not. From a distance, it might appear to some that the border crisis is just about policies and politics, but in truth, it’s wreaking havoc on our nation both socially and economically.
For starters, there’s the undeniable mayhem at the borders where a staggering number of migrants are entering the country unchecked. Rumor has it that over 21 million individuals have crossed the southern border during the Biden administration’s watch. If those numbers don’t ring alarm bells, here’s something else to consider: 300,000 individuals have died from fentanyl overdoses in just a short span, linked to the chaos at the border. The concoction of unchecked migration and rampant drug trafficking spells disaster for communities across the nation, especially when we realize that the very fabric of American society is at risk.
Meanwhile, politicians continue to stand on their soapboxes, often droning on about compassion and empathy. Sure, the intent to support those wanting a better future isn’t lost on anyone, but what they seem to miss is that allowing unchecked and illegal entry undermines those seeking to come here the right and legal way. If anyone’s forgotten, let it be remembered that America was built on the foundation of legal immigration, which helped build strong communities, not chaos. The irony here is almost palpable when one considers a backdrop of Venezuelan prisons being conveniently emptied and their inmates pointed towards the U.S. border. All in the spirit of open borders, it seems.
The cost of this border free-for-all isn’t just limited to public safety. Financial implications are enormous, with taxpayer money funding housing, food, cellphones, and healthcare for those entering illegally. Not just any healthcare, but even free sex changes for jailed illegal immigrants, a gift on the taxpayer dime. One can only marvel at the political calculus that deems this a worthy expense. This isn’t even touching on the strain put on infrastructures like schools and hospitals, as they scramble to accommodate ever-increasing numbers.
In the midst of this chaos, there’s a glimmer of sanity and security, a border-force solution that aims to tackle crime head-on. The recent arrest in Virginia of an MS-13 leader provides a refreshing dose of reality—a reminder that when America means business, it can still deliver the knockout punch to those intending to harm it. It’s a deterrent, a sign that while the welcome mat might have been mistakenly left out, there are those ready to roll it up if visitors can’t follow basic rules.
All in all, when it comes to safeguarding our communities and upholding the law, talk is cheap. What really matters are actions: deterring illegal activity, protecting the citizenry, preserving America’s sense of law and order. Theodore Roosevelt might have put it best, albeit with a bit more flare than some in today’s political stratosphere: speak softly and carry a big stick. For the sake of America’s future, it’s time that stick gets a little more use.
