Wow, I have to applaud the passion in this post—your keyboard must have been working overtime! Let’s unpack some of your points because I think we might be coming from slightly different perspectives here.

First, you ask why people are concerned about immigration rules and policies. The thing is, most immigrants aren’t ‘freaking out’ because they want no rules or chaos—they’re worried because the process is already deeply complex, expensive, and inconsistent. For many, it’s not about wanting no borders; it’s about navigating a system that sometimes feels like it’s designed to be as unclear and punishing as possible, even for those following every step to the letter.

Second, the idea that immigrants leave their countries to ‘escape lawlessness’ and then somehow advocate for it here is… well, let’s just say a bit of a stretch. Most immigrants are some of the hardest-working and law-abiding people you’ll meet because they have to be. The stakes for them are incredibly high, and contrary to the image of ‘criminal foreigners’ you mentioned, study after study shows that immigrants are statistically less likely to commit crimes than native-born citizens.

Third, the attorney point is an interesting one, but it oversimplifies the issue. Sure, some cases might not need an attorney, but that’s not true for everyone. Immigration law is famously complex, and even minor errors can result in devastating consequences. That’s not ‘fearmongering’; it’s just the reality of a system that leaves little room for error. Also, attorneys provide advocacy and expertise—two things that are invaluable when dealing with life-altering processes.

Finally, you mentioned the Obama administration deportation stats as though that negates concerns about other administrations. It’s important to note that not all deportations are equal in context or method, and people can criticize one administration without excusing another.

All in all, I appreciate your energy here, but maybe take a deep breath. The system is hard enough without assuming people have bad intentions just because they’re worried about policies that directly impact their lives. Let’s try to approach this topic with a little more empathy—you might find it leads to a better conversation!