Here’s a question that every American needs to answer honestly. Would the behavior that federal ICE agents are exhibiting be acceptable from our local police officers or any law enforcement officer? And while thinking about this question, remember this is not about the right or the left. It’s about what is right and what is wrong.
More than likely, anyone who drives has experienced being pulled over by a police officer. You’re driving along, listening to the radio, when suddenly a siren goes off and you see flashing lights. We all know we are expected to pull over and wait for the officer to approach. Once they reach the car, they ask for your driver’s license or explain why you were pulled over.
Now imagine the same scenario, but instead of speaking to you, the officer yanks your car door open or smashes your window, throws you to the ground with your hands behind your back, and never gives you the chance to provide your license or explain anything.
This is exactly what federal ICE agents are doing to people, human beings. There are videos of people stating that they have their documents or papers while groups of masked individuals without ID tackle them to the ground and take them away.
Thankfully, federal ICE agents didn’t exist at the time that each and every one of our ancestors arrived on the shores of this country because, unless you are Native American, none of us would be here.
Karen Maverick
Ely and Scandia