In this powerful THX Pulse entry, we confront the moral double standards embedded in America’s immigration debate—especially under the performative cruelty of Trump and Tom Homan's current tactics.
Tony Bodoh draws a sharp comparison between the actions most of us would justify in an emergency—speeding, stretching the truth, even using deadly force to protect loved ones—and the actions taken by undocumented immigrants to save their families.
This essay explores:
The Prospect Theory parallels between “law-breaking” and love
How American culture forgives itself for desperate acts, but punishes others for the same
A deep dive into the failure of immigration systems, not just policies
A moral reckoning for Christian readers through the lens of Catholic proportionality
A final, haunting question: If Jesus fled without papers, would you call ICE?
Frameworks applied:
12 Utilities • PERMAH • Prospect Theory • The Admiration Equation • Moral Theology
Key quote:
“Breaking a lesser law to uphold a greater love is not criminal—it’s human.”
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