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An Immigrant’s Moral Case for American Ideals with Augustina Vergara Cid
Manage episode 477570189 series 1758784
Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of dehumanization, particularly in the context of immigration. Drawing on her personal experience immigrating to the U.S. and her deep appreciation for American ideals, Augustina offers a compelling defense of dignity, liberty, and due process for all people.
"When rhetoric reduces immigrants to invaders, criminals, or cultural threats, it paves the way for policies that strip them of their basic rights and humanity and erode freedom for everyone in America." - Agustina Vergara Cid
The hateful rhetoric against immigrants is nothing new - https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/30/the-hateful-rhetoric-against-immigrants-is-nothing-new/
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748 episodes
Manage episode 477570189 series 1758784
Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of dehumanization, particularly in the context of immigration. Drawing on her personal experience immigrating to the U.S. and her deep appreciation for American ideals, Augustina offers a compelling defense of dignity, liberty, and due process for all people.
"When rhetoric reduces immigrants to invaders, criminals, or cultural threats, it paves the way for policies that strip them of their basic rights and humanity and erode freedom for everyone in America." - Agustina Vergara Cid
The hateful rhetoric against immigrants is nothing new - https://www.dailynews.com/2025/03/30/the-hateful-rhetoric-against-immigrants-is-nothing-new/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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