Can somebody please explain to me why the issue of deportation of illegal immigrants is being muddled with talks of racism in the media lately?T&T certainly does not deserve this type of negativity considering our cosmopolitan composition. In this multi-cultural society where we have grown accustomed to equality among a multitude of races, racism should never be allowed to rear its ugly head.
Thanks to the media, citizens are now aware of the fact that illegal immigrants are being deported. What I don't understand is why some citizens can't accept that the illegal people are being returned to the country where they rightfully belong.The mere fact that they are "illegal" is enough reason for them not to be allowed the privilege of staying here in our country.
Deportation is in no way an act of racism. Therefore why is it such an issue when illegal Africans are deported? Minister of National Security, Senator Gary Griffith, needs to ignore Mr Kafra Kambon and his foolish claims. Mr Kambon just needs to take a walk down the popular Charlotte Street in Port-of-Spain, and be bombarded by Guyanese, Bajans and Jamaicans who are also here illegally. The percentage of illegal immigrants far outweighs locals who ply their trade on our city streets.
This talk of race needs to stop. It is not who we are as a people. We are a peaceful society and we don't need to be affiliating ourselves with any racial contention against what is being rightfully done by the Immigration Department.Let the authorities do their job Mr Kambon.
Emma-Jean Laban,
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