US Offers Migrants $3,000 to Vanish, Christmas Spirit Edition
The story, buried under the tinsel and holiday cheer, reveals Border Patrol's 'voluntary' departure program. Apparently, it's cheaper to pay someone $3,000 to disappear than to process their asylum claim (or, you know, treat them humanely). This 'innovative' strategy saves the US millions, according to officials, by sidestepping the inconvenient, legal right to due process. Let's not forget, the
US has spent billions on border militarization, including a $15.4 billion budget request for CBP and ICE in 2024, yet a few thousand dollars to make people 'go away' is the big win. One might wonder if this festive 'cash for exits' program will be extended to other inconvenient populations. Perhaps those seeking affordable healthcare or a living wage could also be offered a modest sum to
'voluntarily relocate' to a less demanding country. It’s certainly more fiscally responsible than addressing systemic issues. Why invest in solutions when you can just pay problems to leave? Happy holidays indeed.