Quote Originally Posted by Poopadoop View Post
Right, so these people are supposed to present themselves at a border crossing, then wait for a long time in a prison for the chance to go stand in front of a judge and have a 25% chance of gaining legal entry.
YES, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY SHOULD DO

And you're surprised sneaking in seems like a better option to them
No, I'm not surprised at that. Robbing a bank sounds like a better option than starving to death, that's still not a good reason to do it.

and if they do sneak in and get caught they should lose their children.
No, they should realize that they fucked up, and broke the rules. They should own their actions and accept responsibilities for the offenses they have made. They should take advantage of the 20 day waiting period and make arrangements for their child's safety. Then they should man-up and accept whatever consequences the US government has decided is appropriate for being a selfish rule-breaking ass hole.

Poop, your whole argument seems to be "getting arrested sucks, so we shouldn't make people endure that, unless they're american, then fuck 'em"

You seem to be advocating a policy that allows people to insulate themselves against prosecution by accompanying a child. Do you not see what a perverse incentive that creates? Do you not see how that puts MORE kids in danger!!??