It is a moral and ethical imperative for doctors to speak up about public policy that harms our patients and communities. It’s one reason why I’m running for Congress: I cannot remain silent and I’m ready to do the work. #medtwitter
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Having recently been a volunteer in Laredo at a clinic and shelter for asylum seekers from Central America, having seen and heard the stories of the horrific conditions that these people are fleeing, and having reviewed the data that shows that:
1) asylum seekers virtually always show up for their asylum hearings, 2) asylum seekers/refugees/and undocumented immigrants add to our economy and are a net plus economically, we should be letting asylum seekers and refugees in, and creating a path to citizenship
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Well....I appreciate your honesty... That is refreshing... Even if we disagree...
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What do you disagree with?
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for undocumented immigrants already in the country. There is currently no path available to those who are already here. We can decrease the flow of immigrants by increasing humanitarian aid and economic support to Central American countries and by requiring more
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stringent requirements and penalties to employers who hire undocumented immigrants. But the reality is that we can and should allow a larger number of immigrants in. They are a net positive for our economy and as contributors to our workforce, they help shore up Social Security.
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