Lots of people stand on their own two feet. They come here for a better life, not to be on the dole, but to be successful.
Those people are from all over the world. They are thankful to be given a chance. They want to work hard, they want to better themselves. They are of all colors and shades and ethnic backgrounds.
May be some of them need a helping hand, and that is ok with me. I think the rule not to become dependent on welfare is a long established one for foreigners. Not sure when we started looking the other way. Not sure when we started making handouts and disregard for our laws a priority. My guess is it has to do with partisans wanting to stay in power (both sides).
So lets look in this "HOOD" grandstanding.
Any and all excuses for votes, for power. Right?
But, who are the racists? The ones who assume that the less prosperous are the brown people, the black people?
Who are the tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the homeless?
All are welcome. Black, brown, white.
Nowhere in TNC does it mention "beware of the HOODS" or "disregard our rule of law".
But talking about legal entry doesn't make much of a partisan fanfare.
Talking about people instead of skin color doesn't signal virtue.
Of course some people see through the nonsense and are disgusted, with both sides.