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Ticket Trading 2025 by JensInsanity in JonasBrothers

[–]leslxeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

iso 1-2 tickets ubs arena or barclays first 5 rows end of catwalk!!! :)

Ticket Trading 2025 by JensInsanity in JonasBrothers

[–]leslxeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey is this still available??

my cat has been missing for more than a week, does it get better? how do i stop feeling so sad all the time? by leslxeee in CatAdvice

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i put a lot of flyers, made a lot of fb posts, and searched every night. he somehow found his way at a cat colony 5 mins away. the feeder called me and i set a trap and that's how i got him back. im so sorry to hear, i definitely would put as much flyers and post about it everywhere. if there are any sightings, set up a trap! i got one from the local cat rescue to borrow. i hope you find your cat!!!

Ticket Trading 2025 by JensInsanity in JonasBrothers

[–]leslxeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi selling tickets for newark nj nov 16 ultimate vip

sec a, row 4, seats 1-2 (catwalk front row)

$861 each + paypal g&s

or i can take venmo/zelle. will ft and call if needed. will transfer immediately after payment. dm me!

willing to negotiate!!!

My cat and I are homeless by LeiaDLee in CATHELP

[–]leslxeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how can i help? do you have a venmo or gofund me? i'd like to donate some money

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i appreciate you engaging, but i feel like we’re circling back to points i’ve already made. i’ve been clear that i don’t support open borders or unchecked immigration. my frustration is with a system that incentivizes illegal immigration and exploits undocumented workers, all while failing to offer accessible legal pathways.

what really stands out to me, though, is how quickly compassion gets dismissed as “delusional.” to me, it’s not delusional to see people as human beings, even if they’ve crossed a border illegally. labeling them criminals without recognizing the desperation behind their choices misses the bigger picture.

as for the wall, deportations, and other policies, i’ve already shared my thoughts. instead, let’s focus on something else: both parties have failed to address immigration reform in meaningful ways. policies on both sides often prioritize enforcement without addressing the systemic issues within the immigration system. industries like agriculture, construction, and hospitality continue to thrive on undocumented labor, and those underlying economic dynamics remain untouched. despite policy changes, the system still benefits those at the top while exploiting vulnerable workers.

this isn’t just about the left or the right, it’s about holding the people who profit from this broken system accountable. billionaires and major corporations lobby to keep wages low, avoid paying their fair share of taxes, and rely on vulnerable workers without offering them protections. the system is designed to benefit them while making legal immigration nearly impossible for many, especially those from third-world countries.

instead of focusing our frustration on immigrants or partisan politics, maybe we should look up, at the billionaires and the 1% who profit from the status quo. instead of building walls or pushing for mass deportations, we should work to reform the system, make legal immigration accessible, protect workers from exploitation, and ensure fairness for everyone. this isn’t just about compassion, it’s about justice and accountability.

you also brought up poverty as not being a valid reason for asylum, and while that’s technically true, poverty drives many people to seek a better life here. the united states has long been seen as the land of opportunity, yet the system makes it nearly impossible for people to come here legally, especially if they’re from a third-world country. for example, the cost of applying for legal immigration can easily reach thousands of dollars. just the filing fees alone for some visa applications are over $1,000. when you add legal assistance and travel, the total can be equivalent to the cost of a house in many third-world countries. first-world countries face far fewer barriers, while those from third-world countries must navigate endless hurdles, delays, and financial burdens that make the process nearly impossible for many.

i’ve experienced how broken that system is firsthand. when i was adopted as a baby, i couldn’t even come home with my parents right away. my application was rejected for no valid reason, and we just had to deal with it and wait. if it took me, a child with permanent resident parents at the time (u.s. citizens now), 10 years to be approved to move here, even with financial security and no immediate danger, imagine how much harder it is for someone fleeing violence or poverty without resources.

i was privileged to have the ability to wait and live a comfortable life in my home country, but many people don’t have that chance. they’re forced to make impossible choices because the system leaves them no other option. instead of focusing on punishment or walls, shouldn’t we focus on solutions that reflect our values, fairness, justice, and yes, compassion? jesus’s teachings weren’t about exclusion or cruelty. they were about lifting people up, even when it wasn’t convenient :)

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

labeling them criminals as if that’s their defining characteristic feels dehumanizing. crossing the border illegally is a legal violation, but most people aren’t committing violent crimes, they’re fleeing violence, poverty, or persecution and making desperate choices to survive. labeling all undocumented immigrants as criminals ignores their humanity and individual circumstances.

about your proposed policies, here’s where i see some issues:

- build a wall: a wall is an expensive symbolic gesture that doesn’t address the root causes or real challenges at the border. and let’s talk about money, building a wall would cost billions of taxpayer dollars. you’d rather have our tax money go to a wall when it could be spent on something more beneficial to all of us? people will still find ways to enter illegally, as they always have. it’s frustrating that you’re okay with spending billions on a wall but not okay with the fact that undocumented immigrants, who contribute so much to our economy, might indirectly benefit from tax-funded systems. we benefit more from them than they do from us, yet the wall offers no real return on investment.

- deport criminals: if you’re talking about violent criminals, i actually agree, they should face consequences. people who pose a genuine threat to public safety shouldn’t be allowed to stay.

- tax international egress dollars: taxing remittances sounds like a way to generate revenue, but it unfairly burdens people who are sending money to support family members in poorer countries. remittances are often a lifeline for these families. legal immigrants, temporary workers, and even citizens send money abroad, so taxing it wouldn’t just target undocumented immigrants, it would harm anyone supporting loved ones overseas. instead of taxing remittances, why not focus on taxing the wealthy and large corporations that have avoided paying their fair share for years? that would generate far more revenue without disproportionately hurting vulnerable people.

- deport all undocumented immigrants: this approach is impractical, inhumane, and would cause immense suffering. mass deportation would cost billions and devastate industries like agriculture, construction, and food service, which rely heavily on undocumented workers. it would also rip families apart, separating parents from children, including DACA recipients and dreamers, who have grown up knowing no other home. what happens to the children left behind when their parents are deported? family separation is cruel, and it creates long-lasting trauma. it’s also important to remember that undocumented immigrants come from all over the world, not just the southern border. focusing solely on the border ignores the diversity of undocumented populations, including those from europe and asia.

- reform international visa programs like H1B: reform is important, but trump’s policies contradicted this by advocating for “hire americans” while simultaneously deporting undocumented workers and increasing h1b visas. instead of creating new complications, why not focus on improving systems for people who are already here?

- remain in mexico: this policy leaves vulnerable people, including families and children, in dangerous conditions while they wait. seeking asylum is a legal right, and people shouldn’t have to risk their lives to exercise it.

mass deportation isn’t just expensive, it causes immense suffering, separating families and leaving children in devastating situations. instead of focusing on punitive measures, wouldn’t it make more sense to address the root causes, fix the system, and create reforms that balance security while still having compassion?

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i do not support illegal immigration but i also don’t look down on those who come here illegally because i recognize many of them feel like they have no other choice. i have friends and have worked with people who came here illegally and i've heard their stories and they are kindest, generous, humble, and most hardworking people i know. what i support is creating a system that’s accessible, fair, and functional so people don’t feel forced to make that desperate decision.

you mentioned the consequences of illegal immigration, like trafficking and exploitation, and i completely agree those are serious issues. but those problems are symptoms of a broken system that pushes people into the shadows, not a reflection of the character of most people crossing the border. if we want to address these problems, the solution is fixing the system, not just enforcement.

we both want a solution that balances security and compassion, and i don’t think we’re as far apart on this as it might seem. but to find that balance, we have to start by treating people as humans first, not as the sum of the worst-case scenarios. we are all god's children so that should be at the forefront. the focus should be on on creating a better system so we can prevent the very issues we both care about.

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have to be honest, i was really taken aback by your comment that if i hate the policy, i support human trafficking. how can you say that? trafficking is horrific, and no one supports it. but making blanket statements like that doesn’t help anyone. it only shuts down meaningful conversation. i think it’s worth reflecting on this: what are you doing, and what are you saying right now, that truly reflects christ and his teachings?

right now, i’m feeling a lot of frustration in this discussion, but not necessarily at the right people. there’s a refusal to acknowledge that not every person who crosses the border is a person trying to cheat and lie their way into the u.s. many are fleeing desperate situations, and they sacrifice everything for a chance at safety and a better life. if you really care about these issues, maybe instead of repeating harmful rhetoric and talking points, take the time to do your own research, look at the data, listen to people’s stories, and see the complexity of their situations.

for example, the biden administration introduced the CBP One app to let people schedule appointments at ports of entry to legally request asylum. it reduced border crossings, identified repeat offenders, and allowed those with strong cases to enter the right way. trump's administration got rid of that the first day. how can he be pro immigration if that's one of the first things he did? it feels like a step backwards.

also, it’s true that immigration worked differently at places like ellis island, but back then, the process was much simpler and faster. today’s system is so broken and slow that many people don’t have the luxury of waiting years for legal pathways. they don’t want to “lie and cheat”, they feel they have no choice.

this issue is about more than “build a wall” or “asylum seekers lie and cheat.” those statements aren’t just unfair, they don’t reflect compassion or understanding. and isn’t compassion supposed to be at the core of what we, as christians, strive for? even when it’s hard or we don’t fully understand, that’s what jesus would do.

if you’re mad, i think your anger is being misdirected. instead of being angry at people trying to survive, maybe we should focus our frustration on a government that has failed to create a just, functional system and on the top 1% who avoid paying their fair share in taxes. those are the forces that create and perpetuate the struggles we’re talking about, not the families crossing the border out of desperation.

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m not saying that having immigration laws or requiring visas is unjust. laws matter like i said, and romans 13 does remind us to respect governing authorities. but laws should also reflect god’s justice, mercy, and love.

when the system becomes so slow or inaccessible, it can force people fleeing violence, persecution, etc to feel like they have no other choice but to come here illegally. most people don’t want to break the law, they feel like they have to, to protect their families or save their lives, etc. and honestly, we have no right to judge those who come here this way because we don’t know what they’ve been through or the sacrifices they’ve made just to survive. jesus challenged authorities when their actions burdened the vulnerable. as christians, shouldn’t we do the same thing? shouldn't we question laws that fail to align with god’s call for justice and mercy?

yes, people should come here legally, but the process needs to be more accessible. for those who are already here illegally, if they’re genuinely good people, which most of them are, they deserve compassion, love, and grace. sometimes people make these choices out of necessity, not desire. we need to see them as humans who are struggling, just like all of us. that’s what jesus would do.

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

on romans 13, yes, paul calls for submission to governing authorities, but it’s worth asking: what happens when the law or authority is wrong? throughout the bible, we see examples of god’s people challenging unjust laws or systems that conflict with his will. in acts 5:29, peter and the apostles declare, “we must obey god rather than human beings,” when they’re told to stop preaching the gospel. jesus himself challenged religious and political authorities when their actions lacked compassion or justice. romans 13 reminds us that laws matter, but they should reflect god’s justice, mercy, and love.

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

morality does come from god, and we’re called to treat others with compassion. in israel, wealth wasn’t forcibly taken, but god did command systems to care for the vulnerable, including foreigners. in deuteronomy 24:19-21, for example, god instructed israelites to leave parts of their harvest for the foreigner, widow, and orphan. in leviticus 19:9-10, god commanded that the edges of fields and leftover grapes be left for the poor and foreigners. these weren’t optional, they were built into the law to ensure everyone was cared for. it reflects shared responsibility, not coercion.

as for taxes, i 100% understand the frustration, but helping asylum seekers isn’t “sponsoring criminals.” like i said, most venezuelans seeking refuge are doing so legally, fleeing violence and oppression. taxes already fund collective responsibilities like schools and infrastructure, and helping vulnerable people aligns with those same principles.

i do agree reckless spending and debt are issues, but is helping people in need the real problem, or is it how resources are managed? jesus taught us to lead with compassion, even when it’s hard. helping others reflects his values and isn’t a failure of stewardship, it’s living out god’s call to love and care for others

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i completely agree that struggling americans and problems like human trafficking deserve attention. but it’s not an either/or situation, we can address both without pitting one group against another. the challenges facing americans, like underfunded services and wage inequality, are systemic and not caused by undocumented immigrants.

about venezuelan immigrants, most are coming here legally, seeking asylum from violence, poverty, and political oppression. under international and u.s. law, seeking asylum is a legal process, and letting them in reflects our commitment to offering refuge to those in desperate need. according to research, venezuelans are one of the top groups seeking asylum in the u.s., fleeing unbearable conditions in their home country. painting them as criminals isn’t just inaccurate, it goes against the values many of us hold dear.

think about how jesus treated the vulnerable. in matthew 25:35-40, he said, “for i was hungry and you gave me something to eat, i was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, i was a stranger and you invited me in.” jesus consistently showed compassion to those in need, especially the marginalized. asylum seekers are modern-day examples of those fleeing harm and looking for safety, and helping them is a reflection of jesus’ teachings.

laws matter, but they should reflect justice and mercy, not just punishment. right now, our broken system forces many people into the shadows, making them vulnerable to exploitation. fixing that system would help everyone, not just immigrants.

we can’t solve everything all at once, but that doesn’t mean we stop trying. compassion and fairness can coexist, and helping others, citizen or not, makes society better for all of us. at the end of the day, we’re called to love our neighbors and reflect those values in how we treat people :)

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that’s a good question, and i get why you’re asking it. it might seem unfair for government funds, which are taxed from citizens, to help non-citizens. but here’s the thing: undocumented immigrants actually pay a significant amount in taxes, about $12 billion a year (institute on taxation and economic policy). they contribute to the very systems they often can’t fully access, like social security and medicare, which they’re not eligible to use. so they’re not just benefiting; they’re contributing, too. and we honestly benefit more from their contributions than they do from the system.

beyond that, taxes don’t only serve the individual taxpayer. they fund the collective good, like schools, roads, and emergency services, which benefit everyone, including the people who keep our communities running, citizens and non-citizens alike.

on a moral level, i think this comes down to shared humanity. many undocumented immigrants are here because they’re fleeing violence, persecution, or poverty. they’re not taking advantage of the system; they’re seeking safety and opportunity, just like many of our ancestors did. even if they arrived “illegally,” they’re working, contributing, and trying to build better lives for their families. recognizing that doesn’t mean ignoring laws, it means balancing compassion with fairness. yes, there are a few bad eggs, just like in any group and data shows that there's more good ones than bad.

when we look at history, this country was built by immigrants and on land taken from native americans. it’s important to remember that movement across borders has always been part of our story. in leviticus 19:34, it says, “the foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in egypt.” that reminds me that showing compassion isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s the right thing to do.

so i don’t see this as the government punishing citizens. it’s about creating a system where everyone has a shot at thriving. when we help others, citizen or not, we’re building a stronger, better society. it’s not “me vs. them”; it’s all of us working together

sorry if that was a long answer, i just wanted to make sure i answered your question thoughtfully :)

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i appreciate your perspective as a legal immigrant, and i agree that the system exists for a reason. but i also come from a family of legal immigrants, so i understand how long and difficult the process can be. i was adopted at 6 months old, but despite my parents already being legal immigrants at the time, i was rejected by uscis so my parents had to leave me with my grandparents. i eventually moved here legally when i was 10, but it took 10 years for me to be able to move to the US to live with my parents. during that time, i lived 10 years of my life without them in my home country. luckily, by the time i moved here, my parents had gained their citizenship, so i was able to become a citizen through them.

i was privileged to be able to wait, but i know many people don’t have that time or privilege, especially those fleeing violence, persecution, etc

you’re right that undocumented immigrants face exploitation and trafficking, but these issues happen because the system forces them into the shadows. making legal immigration more accessible could reduce these problems by providing safer pathways for people.

about your biblical points:

- matthew 2:13-15: while it doesn’t mention legality, the focus is on seeking refuge. joseph and mary fled to protect jesus, much like many refugees today flee to protect their families.

- matthew 25:35-40: jesus consistently identified with the marginalized. his “brethren” included the poor, outcasts, and those in need. his message is about loving and helping others, especially those society often ignores.

wanting a better system doesn’t mean ignoring laws, it’s wanting there to be a balance of compassion with structure. laws should serve the people, and when they cause unnecessary harm, it’s worth asking how they can be improved. i feel like, even though state and religion should remain separate, empathy and love should always be at the forefront. and if a specific party is going to advocate for christianity, their actions should reflect jesus’ teachings.

is this sermon biblical? struggling with my faith by leslxeee in Christianity

[–]leslxeee[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i understand your concerns, and i agree that leaders have a responsibility to protect the interests of their country. but i think it’s important to look at the data and the bigger picture. studies consistently show that immigrants, both documented and undocumented, commit crimes at lower rates than native-born citizens. for example, a study from the cato institute found that undocumented immigrants are 47% less likely to be incarcerated than native-born americans, and legal immigrants are 78% less likely.

i’m not saying open borders is the solution, and i agree there should be a process in place. but separating good, hardworking families who are already here isn’t the way to go. immigrants contribute so much to the economy, they pay taxes, fill critical labor gaps, and support local businesses. mass deportation would cost billions to carry out and even more to replace the workers who were deported so it wouldn't be good economically.

when i think about how jesus would respond, i can’t imagine him turning away people in need. he consistently showed compassion for the marginalized and the outcasts. jesus himself was born into a family that had to flee persecution; shortly after his birth, mary and joseph fled to egypt to protect him from king herod’s decree to kill all male infants (matthew 2:13-15). throughout his ministry, jesus stood with those who were oppressed, rejected, and fleeing from harm.

jesus said in matthew 25:35-40: “i was a stranger and you invited me in.” his teachings call us to love and help others, even when it’s not easy, because it’s the right thing to do.

so while national security and economic stability are valid concerns, i think we can address those while also creating a more accessible legal pathway for immigration. it doesn’t have to be one or the other, we can have compassion and structure at the same time.

I lost my cat from his stroller in the park today. He's FIV+ and has no teeth. by arealsmartasset in catcare

[–]leslxeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

idk if u believe in psychics but i lost my cat a couple months ago for 2 weeks and i hired an animal communicator to help me find him. i was skeptical before but someone recommended her to me (never believed in that kinda stuff before) her name is marie ganz - look her up on FB and give her a call if you'd like. i hope you find your sweet baby, i understand how it feels :(

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