Staff Reports
In a stunning display of common sense, a recent Siena College New York State Poll has revealed that a majority of voters in New York are throwing their weight behind President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plans. A whopping 54 percent of respondents believe that the state should support any efforts the incoming administration makes to deport illegal migrants, leaving the opposition in the dust with a mere 35 percent against this common-sense approach.
While the good folks of New York seem to have a clearer grip on this issue, another poll from the Washington Post and the University of Maryland has thrown a bit of a curveball into the mix. This survey indicated that over half of Americans appear to be more discussed about military involvement in deportation efforts. Apparently, 19 percent of respondents somewhat oppose the military approach, and a staggering 36 percent outright reject it. Meanwhile, a more palatable 22 percent show strong support for utilizing military forces in deporting those who flout our immigration laws.
Interestingly, not everyone in the Republican camp is on board with using the military for mass deportations. Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky has taken the opportunity to voice his disapproval, arguing that while he supports the removal of dangerous individuals, he firmly believes that such action should be handled by domestic law enforcement rather than the armed forces. His comments come as a breath of fresh air to those wary of an overreach in military authority and highlight a desire for a robust yet lawful approach to crime and illegal immigration.
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— Marlon East Of The Pecos (@Darksideleader2) December 19, 2024
It’s evident that the Democratic narrative is starting to crumble, as more Americans begin to align with Trump’s tougher stance on immigration. Perhaps city-dwelling Democrats have forgotten what it feels like to live in a law-and-order environment, where maintaining public safety is the priority. The citizens’ willingness to support deportation efforts shows a growing recognition that national security and the rule of law are not only essential but desperately needed.
As the polls shake out, it remains clear that American voters are fed up with the status quo. They want decisive action on immigration rather than pie-in-the-sky ideals. Whether the military gets involved remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: the demand for a serious crackdown on illegal immigration is louder than ever, and for once, it seems that the politicians might just need to listen.
