Blog Post #1: Trump vs Perry SMACKDOWN!!!!

What we have here is an article published on KVUE regarding former Texas Governor Rick Perry and presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Trump recently found himself in hot water after he made the statement "when Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists, and some I assume are good people." Perry was quick to defend Mexican immigrants, and attempted to shoot down Trump's suggestion...or lack thereof. Perry feels that "Sanctuary Cities" are the best places to initiate a change. These so-called "Sanctuary Cities" are where, by Perry's definition, the governments "choose to openly defy U.S. immigration law". He states that they are generally larger, more liberal metropolitan areas like San Francisco. Perry proposes that we create some criteria to determine what cities may be considered "Sanctuary Cities" and cut their federal funding. "Federal taxpayers shouldn't be forced to subsidize the irresponsible behavior of these governments."
My concern in this is that neither side seems to have a good grasp on what is really happening here. Trumps comments were completely inappropriate and ignorant, but by cutting grants to Perry's "sanctuary cities", we will only be hurting the people of the cities. By having less cash flow for police to properly address concerns and hold those being charged with crime, we are letting more potentially dangerous people roam free. In this way, you run the definite risk of these cities becoming a lawless land, of sorts. From what I understand, lack of funding will likely lead to a decrease in police force and resources. From there, the kids who are committing petty crimes like vandalism probably won't be punished accordingly, and therefore lose out on an opportunity for rehabilitating that individual back into society. From unpunished petty theft, these same people are more likely to become involved in more consequential activities--and then not be met with consequences. From stealing a pack of gum to distributing marijuana, to forced entry and assaults, this just seems like we would only be perpetuating the cycle of crime.

The original article is posted here. Check it out and let me know what you think!