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Elizabeth Ryan's avatar

Thank you for outlining and comparing the policies of other countries. I think it is important to understand that immigration is monitored throughout the world. I also am encouraged to read about more humane enforcement procedures. I wonder if there is or could be a global conference in which policies and procedures could be shared, discussed, formulated? I know that's simplistic and a bit too optimistic, but in a better world?

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Karen T.'s avatar

That’s a great idea!

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Laura's avatar

Excellent article. "Every democracy polices its borders, but the United States has turned enforcement into performance art." So true.

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Sarah's avatar

Wow this was so informative! Literally had no idea this was how other countries handled it. Very interesting about France being the strictest profiling.

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Karineyh's avatar

Very interesting to read a comparison. I do wonder about some of the countries that are on the more coercive or inhumane side. What do some of those countries do? I don’t think it would make America seem better, per se, but it would be interesting to see where we fall given the change in policy.

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Karen T.'s avatar

I appreciate seeing how immigration enforcement is handled in other democracies. Would love to know more about other ones.

I’d think folks would be interested in using a less expensive form of immigration enforcement as opposed to what the current admin is doing now.

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Amanda Landry's avatar

Thank you, Elise, that was really interesting. I appreciate the chance to survey other countries in a format that makes comparison so clear

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Clark Walker's avatar

I'm all for government control that is fair and humane. Great Britain , Germany and Canada seem to be trying to do that but not our country ,who is fearful in it's approach to protecting our citizens. Granted, we are to respect our government but not be petrified by it.

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Jody Falconer's avatar

I have often wondered how other countries handle border security, particularly countries that have northern and southern neighbors like us. Thank you.

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