TED Talks Daily A personal plea for humanity at the US-Mexico border | Juan Enriquez
Oct 9, 2019
In this compelling discussion, Juan Enriquez, an author and academic, shares emotional stories from the US-Mexico border immigration crisis. He emphasizes the impact of empathy amid political tensions, urging us to see beyond labels. Enriquez critiques the cruelty in governance and its harmful effects on vulnerable populations, particularly young defendants facing courtroom injustices. He advocates for personal compassion and systemic change, highlighting the essential humanity of immigrants in our society.
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Personal Experience with Displacement
- Juan Enriquez shares his personal experience of facing a government threat and being forced to leave his country.
- He landed on someone's couch, highlighting the vulnerability and displacement experienced by those seeking refuge.
Consequences of Governing Through Fear
- Governing through fear and cruelty, while possibly effective in the short term, ultimately fails.
- It creates divisions within a country and breeds animosity abroad, leading to instability.
The Danger of "Us vs. Them"
- Creating an "us vs. them" mentality by highlighting differences is a destructive force for nations.
- This division fuels conflict and has led to the formation of many new countries through separations based on perceived differences.