There are a lot of political issues that divide politicians. But the one that is stirring up the most controversy lately is one again the issue of immigration.
Of course it has been a contentious issue for several decades.
With the continued surge of migrants crossing the border illegally and then claiming asylum, the situation has clearly gotten worse.
President Biden is sending his secretary of state and department of homeland security to Mexico in the next several days to meet with the Mexican president to help find solutions.
What is needed is what has been needed for a very long time, that politicians from both sides mostly agree is needed. A long-term comprehensive solution that addresses border security as well as an immigration system that allows those seeking legitimate asylum to do so in a fair and timely way.
But what political leaders say is needed is never done. During every election cycle, members of Congress and Presidents in the White House say they will work on long term solutions, but action never happens.
You would hope that now with those on both sides calling what has been happening a humanitarian crisis, there would be enough compassion in the hearts of our political leaders to finally set aside their political fights and stunts to actually solve a problem for a change.
But until they do, the immigration problem will remain a huge one.
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