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Hating On Unwanted Circumstances

​ Who in their right mind and with an understanding heart could hate anyone who's enduring tremendous circumstances? When we think about immigrants and how they benefit in the United States, it angers many struggling Americans. But if we take the time to reflect and think about the full surrounding circumstances that immigrants are enduring, we may become compassionate instead of angry and hateful. Let's unpack this: who would want to come to a country to work unlikable jobs that don't pay a living wage, while learning the language of the land and living in undesirable circumstances? Living with eight people in one room is not the Marriott. Imagine working 12-14 hours a day, only to go home to an environment where everyone has feelings. It's exhausting in every way, from physical labor to human emotions, while enduring hatred from a country that promotes freedom. We can be angry and choose hatred, but how will it impact the country overall? What will the hatred accompli...