History will not look kindly on anyone who remains silent about what is happening in our country. Baby and child prisons in the US should be unacceptable on every level. In reality, they aren't. People of color have been totally dehumanized and are being kept from entry into our country, even when threatened with the worst violence. Politicians, Republicans and Democrats, have failed us all. Imagine, no one, including elected officials have been allowed to view current baby prisons. There is no oversight and pictures are provided by the government. People sworn to uphold the Constitution are clearly subverting it. The Presidency and Congress are a disgrace. Yes, history will not be kind.
People working for federal agencies, private contractors, White House and Congressional staff and yes, all of us, will have to answer to history. Reputations will be held to account and families will be ashamed of relatives and their actions or inactions. There will be heroes here and there - people of conscience who speak up and refuse to follow orders.There are times when people need to ignore and not follow unjust and immoral orders. It has happened throughout history and will continue into the future. There will be courageous people working for ICE, Boarder Patrol, Homeland Security and private contractors who will refuse to continue to participate in the separation of children and families. They will need encouragement and support. History will be kind to those souls.
The Trump Presidency will be time limited. It will end. I believe it will be seen for what it is - a nationalistic and racist regime - anti democratic and worse. History will tell the story and it will be a stain on many.
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