The Pros And Cons Of Border Control

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On February 8th, Jesus Alejandro Rivas-Figueroa, an illegal immigrant, shot and killed a tourist and then turned his gun on NYPD officers in Times Square. This is just one of the few incidents involving illegal immigrants harming citizens in the US, fueling the inferno that is the debate on border control and immigration. One side believes a strong border is needed. At the same time, the other side believes that the US doesn't need a border. While both sides have legitimate concerns, how can both sides be appeased while solving our problem?

On one side, you have people who believe a strong border is needed. They believe our current border threatens our citizens with overpopulation. “In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser confessed, "Our ability to assist people in need on this scale is very limited," and then requested assistance from the National Guard. Soon she declared the arrival of these buses a public health emergency.”(National Review Editorial Board 1). Another reason is the cartels, According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Mexican cartels are responsible for approximately 70% of all illegal drugs smuggled into the United States. They are also responsible for an
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they believe that we should be more compassionate to immigrants because most immigrants are fleeing persecution, violence, or seeking better economic opportunities and are under goodwill. ”as long as US visa policy makes it near impossible for most good-faith Mexicans who can find work in the US to do so, the reality of the border means that thousands of Mexicans just looking for work will risk their lives crossing the border, alongside smugglers and murderers.”(lee 1) Another reason Rights of Asylum Seekers, open borders Supporters stress the importance of recognizing and respecting the rights of asylum seekers, asserting that everyone has the right to seek refuge and