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Arizona Border patrol agents arrest two American citezens accused of smuggling Mexican immigrants, drugs into US
Why Troubling News:
I found this article troubling because it asserts that Mexico is the source of the fentanyl crisis. But after a few quick searches, it was easy to discover that most fentanyl comes through legal ports of entry and involves American citizens. This article fuels the misconception that Mexico is the source of the fentynal problem. A more accurate understanding of fentanyl involves Chinese companies and smugglers, as well as American citizen drug pushers and, to a lesser extent, Mexican smugglers. This rhetoric then fuels the idea that because fentanyl is becoming an increasing problem within the United States, undocumneted immigrants are responsible for this increase, when the truth is much more complicated.
I find this very disturbing. If these are taken seriously, it might lead to future issues that would make it difficult for Mexicans (or others in the case of similar articles targeting different …Read MoreI find this very disturbing. If these are taken seriously, it might lead to future issues that would make it difficult for Mexicans (or others in the case of similar articles targeting different nationalities) to obtain visas on a national level. Or it could result in them being discriminated against on an individual level. Read Less
I agree that this article could potentially fuel dangerous misconceptions about Mexico and the fentanyl crisis. The truth is that drugs come from many domestic and international places. It is a …Read MoreI agree that this article could potentially fuel dangerous misconceptions about Mexico and the fentanyl crisis. The truth is that drugs come from many domestic and international places. It is a complex operation that is unfair to blame on one country alone. These misunderstandings about the issue could cause many Americans to view Mexico unfairly and with negative connotations. This could further harm and strain relations with our neighbor nation. Read Less