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In reply to the discussion: An American citizen is seeking asylum in a foreign land [View all]CincyDem
(7,181 posts)79. Everyone seeking asylum is thought of as criminal in their home country.
Some people are criminals because their gender identification differs from the "norm".
Some people are criminals because of the tribe into which they were born.
Some people are criminals because of the faith they choose to practice.
Some people are criminals because they call out the inhumane practices of their home country government.
Some people are criminals because of the secrets they're willing to expose.
But, in the end, ALL asylum seekers are considered criminals at home.
I think the point of the poster is that it is weird to have America be the home from which citizens are seeking asylum.
(and it's not surprise that, as is usual, that many/most/all of us think he's a criminal).
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