Re:Why Don't Americans Understand How Poor Their Lives Are?
by infinite_luck on Thursday April 04, 2019 @11:11AM
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On that wikipedia page you linked, the 7000 (or 10000 since 1994) deaths are from all combined sources. The vast majority of those seem to be from exposure to the elements (for instance hypothermia is one of the most common causes of death) or accidents. If you read the part of that page that talks about Border Agents' use of force, around 17 deaths are listed, with an additional 10 left disabled.
Your use of that source is a misunderstanding at best or dishonest at worst.
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Re:Why Don't Americans Understand How Poor Their Lives Are?
by close04 on Thursday April 04, 2019 @12:35PM
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Which is no different from the landmines that "Europeans" (one country) "use" (still have them after an atrocious war) to keep migrants out. This was my point.
It felt like a "whatabout" reaction and no effort was made to remove the impression that mines are actually employed with the purpose of keeping migrants out.
Re:Why Don't Americans Understand How Poor Their Lives Are?
by infinite_luck on Thursday April 04, 2019 @01:16PM
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I understand. I wasn't supporting the person you were arguing against, just pointing out that the US Border Patrol hasn't killed thousands of migrants.