Sorry, Deavis, but I just don't see this as "dehumanizing". Further, I do not see it as "stupid".
Art, you are still completely missing my point. Do the following
1) Sit down
2) Relax
3) Realize that you agree with the MMP, don't like illegal immigration, and I understand that
4) Realize that many people disagree with the MMP, don't mind illegal immigration, and I, unlike you, also realize that
5) Realize you are not a member of #4 and therefore the MMP attempts to highlight the illegal immigration in a issue positive/peaceful manner have absolutely nothing to do with you
6) Realize that your opinion of humane treatment is therfore irrelevant to my point, the goal of the MMP, and that your views are of absolutely no consequence. Only the views of the people who compromise #5 are important
7) Stand up and breath deeply
8) Go about your day secure in your opinion, understanding the the MMP has absolutely nothing to do with you and your views.
This has nothing to do with my views on illegal immigration. The only thing that is important is that the MMP brings awareness to the illegal immigration problem in a non-controversial, peaceful, and wholesome way. Treating illegal aliens poorly/stupidly/inhumanely/fairly, whatever the term you choose for this incident, does NOT accomplish that goal. I repeat, NEGATIVE PUBLICITY does not help the MMP even if they are not in the wrong. See accused rapist example above.
Let me sum it up, one more time, with a really easy example. You are a pedestrain with the right of way at a crossing. Do you:
a) Step out in front of an oncoming car that doesn't see you, knowing that he will be held at fault, and will be responsible for any damages he does to you?
or...
b) Wait a second and let them go, even though you have the right of way, because you realize that a car weighs 4000 lbs and you lose in the larger scheme of things if he hits you.
What is it going to be? Hubris or Intelligence? Just because you are right about something doesn't mean it is always the best course of action to flaunt it.
Fin for me on this one.