Should members of Congress be getting arrested at the border?

[Garrett78]

Thoughts about Al Sharpton aside, do you think Democratic members of the US House and US Senate should be interfering with what's happening to families at the border to the extent that they get arrested? Would the resulting media attention prove beneficial?

[Thomas Hurt]

1. They would probably be better off trying to get a hearing in Congress...not that that is easy

and drag the agency head responsible for contracting and overseeing these internment camps to answer some questions.

[Garrett78]

2. Not easy, as you say. And if it doesn't get a lot of media attention, the practice won't end.

Trump and Republicans dominate the airwaves. Something must be done to change that.

[msongs]

3. kids in chain link kennels are worth a little civil disobedience and a ticket, yes? nt

[Garrett78]

4. Yes, and members of Congress have the means.

The media would definitely cover the arrest of Representatives and Senators. The outrage over what's happening would hit home with more people, and what's happening would come to an end. As an added bonus, Democrats would benefit at the polls. I bet forecasts that Democrats will pick up 30-35 seats in Congress would jump to 50+.

I don't like spectacle for the sake of spectacle, but spectacle with a purpose is called for.