Our topic today is the humanitarian crisis at our southern border. I understand that we all have strong feelings regarding this controversy. Now, I am going to share my thoughts and feelings with you.
First and foremost, speaking as a mother myself, I’m horrified at the idea of sending my unaccompanied minor children anywhere; especially on an arduous journey such as the one we are talking about here.
What kind of parent does that? The fact that these children are being marginalized like this is abhorrent to me and should be to anyone looking at this. Our southern border patrol isn’t equipped to function as drop-in daycare for foreigners.
When I initially heard about this crazy situation I laughed. The vision of our border patrol nursing small children? I doubt that was in the job description when they signed on. Then I started learning more about what was going on.
These innocent children are being sent here without a proper adult to look after them. They show up at the border terrified, sick, under-nourished; oftentimes they haven’t been taught a single word of English. If I did that to one of my children, I would be arrested for child neglect and endangerment.
Today I heard a report from a woman describing a scene that absolutely tore my heart out. Innocent children who can’t even speak English standing all alone in court. Can you believe that? What kind of parent puts their three or four-year-old through something like that? When I heard this, my very heart wept for those children.
You see, in 1997 I was drug into a courtroom and treated in a similar manner. I was stripped of my civil rights. I know how it feels to be dehumanized by both my parents and our court system. I’m probably the only person who truly understands what these poor children are experiencing. I was 20 years old when it happened to me. I can’t bring myself to imagine what it would have been like as a preadolescent aged child.
Today it is my intention to figure out a way to impact this situation for these poor little ones.
I can’t stand by while this happens. This is another cause I am going to figure out how to take up. These kids need folks who will care about them forever; not just use them and throw them away. I already have a really good idea in my mind as a matter of fact. Stay tuned.
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