CBP has fired tear gas & shut down San Ysidro POE

[debatethis]

www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46339085

This is utter horseshit.

[erbear]

This is going to blow up. I just hope already vulnerable people don't get hurt.  

[nsl]

I've mentioned this before, but I lived, taught, and worked very near a POE in El Paso for almost a decade. I'm horrified at this. The amount of traffic that goes across these bridges; the people whose lives literally hinge on that commerce (personally and economically); the KIDS who cross to visit family, get to/from school, and just fucking try to get ahead in life... there is so much that goes into these contiguous border communities, and this action is horrifying on so many levels beyond the obvious ones.

[cville]

It gets worse every day. Every day.

[Kristinmo]

These poor kids running from tear gas is breaking my heart.

[NewOrleans]

We’re firing shit at kids? Barefoot kids in diapers?

[isabel]

Good Lord.

I just really don’t know what else to say at this point. Is this really the answer in their minds? Causing physical injury to scared, exhausted people who simply want to find a place where they can live in peace with the most basic necessities?

[thejen626]

Where is our humanity? This is horrific. Fuck anybody that voted for or still supports this administration.

What can we do? Am I supposed to call my senator and say “hey, this is your constituent. Just wanted to let you know, that I don’t agree with shooting tear gas at women and children at our southern border.” I mean really WHAT THE FUCK.

[seeyalater52]

Beyond heartbreaking. For those looking for a way to help beyond calling your Congress people (and yes, I’d call even though it’s not likely to result in immediate action):

hipgive.org/project/stand-with-immigrant-families/

“If you're enraged, ashamed and saddened by what we are seeing on the border, then I urge you to help support organizations on both sides of the border responding to the migrant exodus.

Hispanics in Philanthropy is currently supporting migrant shelters in Tijuana and San Diego and has partnered with ACLU San Diego to provide legal aid, shelter, and whatever support is needed RIGHT NOW to respond to the terrible shit we're seeing on the media right now. All proceeds go directly to the organizations in Mexico and the US who are on the ground as we speak.

Please help spread the word and help us get immediate assistance there.” - Hispanics in Philanthropy

[biscoffcookies]

I keep trying to formulate words and keep failing. I am speechless and horrified. And heartbroken because I know that the villanizing of these refugees (because that is what they are at bottom) and this country's inhumane policies will just continue and probably get worse. I feel so angry and helpless.

[alleinesein]

Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher posted this earlier this evening if anyone wants to help. Her district is on the border and the CBP were in her district when they did this.

I feel helpless. So, we are going to do what we do best-collect diapers for the babies in refugee shelters in Tijuana. Many are sick and diapers are hard to come by. We have a volunteer to take a load tomorrow (if the border is open.)Then, I’ll go again at end of week. If you’d like to help, drop off or Amazon send to our office: Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, 1350 Front St., Suite 6022, San Diego, CA 92101

[alleinesein]

So I've been seeing unconfirmed reports that one of the kids hit by a rubber bullet has died. Trying to find a source to actually confirm if it is true or not.

[ellipses84]

This is horrific. The pictures of the children are heartbreaking. This is not happening in a remote border area. It’s minutes away from millions of residents in SD and TJ. Tons of people commute back and forth and I have to hope that the majority of people in the area are opposed to everything taking place at the border. It’s so frustrating that our federal government is doing everything they can to make it worse. The narrative that’s already being spun is infuriating. Too many Americans are so fucking privileged they have lost all sense of empathy and cannot imagine themselves or their children in this situation, but it is so close to home for me.

[sugarglider]

There are many wonderful organizations and Individuals in San Diego ready and willing to help. This article lists several groups and provides GoFundMe links:
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/sd-me-migrant-family-shelter-20181119-story.html

[biscoffcookies]

Some guy on Fox News said it was totes fine to shoot tear gas at these folks because it is “natural” enough that you could “put it on your nachos and eat it.”

Tomi Lahren says seeing this was the “highlight of her Thanksgiving weekend.”

Another MAGA with a blue check mark on Twitter says of the photo above of kids fleeing tear gas “I think I just found my Christmas card photo.”

How did these people become so bankrupt and vile? What the hell is wrong with us (humans in general)?

[sugarglider]

Nov 26, 2018 9:01:35 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

Some guy on Fox News said it was totes fine to shoot tear gas at these folks because it is “natural” enough that you could “put it on your nachos and eat it.”

Tomi Lahren says seeing this was the “highlight of her Thanksgiving weekend.”

Another MAGA with a blue check mark on Twitter says of the photo above of kids fleeing tear gas “I think I just found my Christmas card photo.”

How did these people become so bankrupt and vile? What the hell is wrong with us (humans in general)?

WWJD has been erased in favor of MAGA. Once James Dobson called Trump a baby Christian, all hope was lost for the evangelical crowd.

[raangoli]

Nov 26, 2018 9:01:35 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

Some guy on Fox News said it was totes fine to shoot tear gas at these folks because it is “natural” enough that you could “put it on your nachos and eat it.”

Tomi Lahren says seeing this was the “highlight of her Thanksgiving weekend.”

Another MAGA with a blue check mark on Twitter says of the photo above of kids fleeing tear gas “I think I just found my Christmas card photo.”

How did these people become so bankrupt and vile? What the hell is wrong with us (humans in general)?

What in the actual fuck?! The levels of racism and callousness knows no bounds with these dipshits.

[NewOrleans]

Nov 26, 2018 9:01:35 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

Some guy on Fox News said it was totes fine to shoot tear gas at these folks because it is “natural” enough that you could “put it on your nachos and eat it.”

Tomi Lahren says seeing this was the “highlight of her Thanksgiving weekend.”

Another MAGA with a blue check mark on Twitter says of the photo above of kids fleeing tear gas “I think I just found my Christmas card photo.”

How did these people become so bankrupt and vile? What the hell is wrong with us (humans in general)?

#2 That tells you a lot about them. Hate is better than family and friends. It actually just makes me sad instead of angry.  For now. Maybe.

[jmc325]

Nov 26, 2018 9:01:35 GMT -5 biscoffcookies said:

Some guy on Fox News said it was totes fine to shoot tear gas at these folks because it is “natural” enough that you could “put it on your nachos and eat it.”

Tomi Lahren says seeing this was the “highlight of her Thanksgiving weekend.”

Another MAGA with a blue check mark on Twitter says of the photo above of kids fleeing tear gas “I think I just found my Christmas card photo.”

How did these people become so bankrupt and vile? What the hell is wrong with us (humans in general)?

My jaw hit the floor reading this. Absolutely disgusting. 

[pixy0stix]

Nov 25, 2018 23:42:07 GMT -5 alleinesein said:

So I've been seeing unconfirmed reports that one of the kids hit by a rubber bullet has died. Trying to find a source to actually confirm if it is true or not.

I keep seeing this as well, but it's not been confirmed.

[picksthemusic]

I'm absolutely sick over this. These poor people.