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[–] NoForwardslashS@sopuli.xyz 28 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's going to be interesting to see how the country functions without manual labourers.

[–] Ascrod@midwest.social 26 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] floo@retrolemmy.com 24 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] P00ptart@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

A taco and a burrito have the same ingredients.

[–] mienshao@lemm.ee 18 points 2 days ago

I think terrorists is a better word here. “Criminals” implies there’s a system of laws here, which there isn’t anymore.

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 15 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Don't just read the headline, this is a masterful piece of writing.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It's a mess of an ADHD and/or stimulant fueled ramble but it certainly has a human element as a result

[–] Dearth@lemmy.world -2 points 1 day ago

No need to be ableist because the author doesn't have a competent copy editor

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

It's infuriating.

For an entry-level "frontline" ICE gig, they just need a driver's license and have to be a U.S. citizen, eligible to carry a firearm, younger than 40. They can apply online.

i know this isnt the main topic here, but isnt that age discrimination?

[–] floo@retrolemmy.com 8 points 2 days ago
[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago