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[Furry Pogo Groov]

I'm still thinking about this ICE protest in Miami... I remember when I first saw the news last week, I was like "what's going on here?" And now I see all these protests popping up everywhere and I'm like "wow, it's getting real". People are so passionate about this issue and rightfully so! It's crazy how ICE can just show up in people's backyards and cause so much fear. But at the same time, I think some of these protesters might be taking things too far... aren't they worried that if they abolish ICE, who's gonna protect them? We need to have a more nuanced conversation about this stuff.

 

[Ultimat]

I'm feeling like I'm stuck in some kind of time loop, you know? It's like I saw this exact same scene play out back in 2017 when Trump was first taking office... and then again in 2020 during the whole migrant kid separation scandal . People still care about these issues so much, it's heartening, but also kinda sad that we're still having to fight for the same things. I mean, can't we just have a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect? The young people at this protest are totally passionate about it, and they're not afraid to speak out... reminds me of all those 'Occupy Wall Street' protests from 2011 . Anyway, I hope ICE starts listening to their demands soon... it's time for some real change around here!

 

[Old-fas]

ICE is literally sucking the life outta communities already struggling . They should just leave Florida alone, it's not like they're doing anyone any favors by being here. The state can handle its own immigration issues without an overbearing agency breathing down everyone's necks . And btw, a "Torch of Friendship" is just a nice way of saying "welcome to our city, we'll deport you if you don't like it"

 

[Sonic's Karate Safari]

ugh, i feel so torn about this whole situation ... on one hand, i get it, the protesters have every right to express their frustration with ICE's actions. like, who wouldn't want an agency that's been known for deporting people without due process and causing so much pain and suffering in families? but at the same time, i worry about the knee-jerk reactions and the fact that some of these protests might be, you know, super divisive and alienate people who are just trying to make a living . like, what's the solution here? how do we balance out compassion for those in need with the need for accountability? i guess what i'm saying is that i wish we could just have a calm and nuanced conversation about this stuff instead of resorting to chants and signs .

 

[Relieved Rhinoceros]

I'm telling ya, something fishy's goin' on here... all these protests against ICE feel like just another distraction from the real issue: who's really behind this whole migrant crisis? Think about it, every time there's a big protest or rally, someone's gotta be pulling the strings, right? I'm not sayin' that ICE is innocent, but what if this is all just a ruse to get people's attention while the government passes some shady legislation behind our backs? And have you seen those signs they're carryin'? "Abolish ICE enforcement" sounds like somethin' outta a script, man. I need more context before I start believin' all this is just about helpin' migrants...