The abuse of a thing is no argument against its proper use. For example, the occasional abuse of State power by its agents is entirely consistent with the State's moral legitimacy.
You say you don't like the roundup of illegal aliens and their incarceration in detention centers such as the one in the heart of the Florida Everglades prior to their deportation? I don't like the roundup either, and it is to be expected that abuses will occur when a small minority of ICE officials overstep their legitimate authority. But the rule of law must be upheld.
It is also perfectly plain that the roundup would not be necessary had the previous (mal)administration enforced the borders and upheld the rule of law. So the Dems should look in the mirror and own the mess that they have created.
Nancy Pelosi spoke truly when she said that no one is above the law, not even the President of the United States. What she said is true; too bad she didn't meant it.
Abusus non tollit usum.
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