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Ms. Toad

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14. Not for long.

Reply to The Madcap (Reply #13)

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:50 AM

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Just one example of what happened when the US deports children to places they have never lived, and may not know the language. He's far from the only one.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2014/05/27/may-27-2004-deported-man/10599084007/

This one was at least slightly older, and, in theory should have been better able to fend for himself. I'm not sure how a 10 year old is supposed to survive.

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What possible way is this child a threat to anyone? Deuxcents Thursday #1

They have convinced me they hate people. It is intentional and only further erodes us as a society. Passages Friday #11

I am beginning to think those who get deported are the lucky ones. The Madcap Thursday #2

Really? A 10 year old deported alone to a country he's never been to and in which he knows no one? n/t Ms. Toad Thursday #4

At least he will be alive. The Madcap Friday #13

Not for long. Ms. Toad Friday #14

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