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Had a fruitful convo with someone who was struggling to comprehend ICE riots.
When the ruling class can move the goalposts of legality, and clearly shows you they'll treat long tenured, law abiding, tax paying people the same as they would the "criminals" they fear mongered their way into power over, it was NEVER going to be about protecting citizens and was always about harming marginalized communities. This shit isn't an accident. It is methodical.
Using specific language (criminal) to keep the ignorant thinking that whatever is happening is just is the way they slither towards their goal.
And of course there are several other layers of bullshit, but I find that cutting to the point of "they're kidnapping abuelitas like they're on a most wanted list" snaps people out of their complicit ignorance pretty quick.
Bless my immigrant homies, I pray you and your families have peace and security and know that you are wanted. And if you don't, know that we will not just let this shit go unanswered.