Is it really unfair?

Taimu Yamauchi
Section A01

           In the reading “Deporting our souls and defending our immigrants” by Bill Ong Hing, gave a background of how many Asian American immigrants are deported back to their home countries if they commit a big enough crime. The article went on with a tone that it was unfair towards the immigrants, and that something should be changed. The author suggested multiple ideas, which included trying to rehabilitate the Asian American convict by making them do community service, and placing them in a “residential treatment facility”. The author also suggested changing the environment of the Asian American communities which are more likely to commit crimes, by offering or even enforcing programs such as after-school tutoring programs, counseling programs, and parenting skill programs.

            Although I believe that the methods suggested by the author is very reasonable, and probably the best way to improve this problem, but I disagree that it is unfair for the immigrants to be deported from the US. Committing a crime, no matter what the circumstance is, should not be aloud. Being an immigrant and committing a crime means that one is worsening a country of which they are not even from. Immigrants should be aware of the consequences that may occur if they are caught, and should thus act cautiously to not commit any crimes. I believe that letting immigrants know of the consequences of deportation, through whatever the means, should be enough warning for them to not do the crime if they are do not want to get deported. If the rehabilitation method costs too much money and resources, I believe the quick fix to make it “more fair” for the Asian American immigrants is to clearly let them know of the consequences of being deported.

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Question: Is it truly unfair for the Asian American immigrants to be deported after committing a crime that is as severe as an aggravated felony?