That was the subject I was discussing. Wanted to see if we were on the same page.
My position is simple.
1 - It was wrong to separate them.
2 - I have no issue for compensating them for this wrong.
As far as point #1, I thought we both agreed we didn't know of an alternative, so we' can't certainly say it was wrong? Was it great and praiseworthy? I personally don't think so. I don't know what other option were on the table and how much more detrimental those options would have been to the American people, or those families. I believe that is a HUGE factor in deciding how to proceed in that type of situation.
Point #2, If determined that this was not the best option I would say it's still up in the air. When you do something unlawful, can it impact what legal liberties/entitlements you have? (remember I referenced the Kyle R case?). What would be qualifying them for comp? They definitely don't have rights as Americans which they are not, but they definitely have rights as humans. The question then would be, assuming the separation was not the best option, and assuming they have rights to protect them from that, and assuming those right were violated in a way that would require compensation that they are eligible for, what is a fair amount. I can see all those answers being yes, and no, I truly don't know.
