Separating children from their parents at the Southern border is cruel. It is meant to be cruel. It is meant to send a message. The message is in America we have sadly not learned the lessons of the initial and long-term effects of separating families. We have not learned that the legacy of such cruelty is long-term generational resentment and mistrust. We have not learned that if we turn away from decency and compassion then we turn into the very countries we claim to be better than. We have not learned that when we allow human beings to be treated in such inhumane ways then all of us are diminished.
People of all faiths, economic backgrounds and political persuasions have come together to condemn this draconian policy. If we do not want to further erode the ideals this country was founded on we must speak out against this action. We must demand our elected officials work tirelessly to repeal this action and return these innocent children to their families. We must not stand silently by while human beings are treated with such callous and cruel intent.
What would you do to keep your child safe and in your care? Stand up. Speak out.
Innocent children are counting on us. We cannot let them down.
Chava Lee,
Juneau
