I signed a petition to try to prevent the deportation of a mother named Jadwiga who came here 17 years ago. I'm signing because this isn't right. She has been here for almost 17 years and she hasn’t had any criminal record or done any harm, if anything she has helped our community to become more accepting of everyone and allowed her children to have a beautiful life in the United States. I will bet that she has applied for a citizenship but BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT LITERALLY TAKES FOREVER, THEY FORCE HER TO LEAVE!!!!! That's not fair for anyone. She has already made a home in the United States and also has a family that loves her dearly. Deporting her from her family and home is like sending her to prison yet Jadwiga has done nothing wrong. What ever happened to innocent till proven guilty?? It isn't fair rejecting people who are completely innocent, or even trying to join our safe space. Jadwiga could be trying to avoid an uncomfortable situation by leaving her home, or she could have just fallen in love in this beautiful country (what’s left of it). Forcing her to leave her home is the same as a teacher bullying a child because they are new to the school or still aren't used to the other students in the class, the new student wants to participate with the other children but maybe they have a rough history or they need more time adjusting to other people. The government is always about keeping people safe, no bullying, and stuff like that. But when they deport such innocent people they are being hypocrites by bullying and hurting those they are deporting as well as their families. There are plenty of students and parents even in my school who worry everyday about being separated or deported from their loved ones. We only have one life and we should be able to live it the way we are most happy and since Jadwiga can only be helping the community it seems like a complete waste of time, money, stress, and heartache to be carrying out with this deportation. Anonymous- Spring 2017 Issue
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