Comparing similar, non-identical things can be useful. But kids needing foster homes and unaccompanied children arriving at the border are existing problems gov must manage. Forced separation is a problem gov chose to create, causing a lot of unnecessary pain. Crucial difference.
-
-
Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Tell that to foster kids. I've had them in my home, and they want their parents as much as the children at the border. What, specifically, are you doing to meet their needs?
-
The existence of one challenge does not mean people can’t care about another. And it certainly doesn’t mean it’s a good idea for the government to create another. Cool that you foster. I never have, and I’m not sure if I would. But I’m sure it means a lot that you do.
-
Never underestimate the fact that moral consistency lends more credibility to your cause. Hence, the foster care comparisons, and the outright dismissal of
#FamiliesBelongTogether as virtue signaling. -
The difference is the US government created one of those problems, deliberately hurting children to punish their parents and send a message to unrelated people. I don’t want my government to do that. Do you?
-
Of course not. It should go to follow that you wouldn't want children to experience any pain, no matter the cause. It's the blatant moral relativism that people are pointing out, not the cause in itself.
-
Then we agree. About 27% of Americans think it’s a good idea according to polls. I care a lot about gov policy. Make things better if possible; avoid making things worse. I see your point about caring for all kids. But this is an example of gov making things worse. Easy to end.
- 10 more replies
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.