Hospitality Herald

This article reflects the personal views of the author

The world has been focused on the recent surge in deportations in the United States, but very little of that conversation explores the deeper values and lessons beneath this issue. As someone deeply committed to principle and personal responsibility, I believe we must look beyond headlines and ask ourselves: what does this mean for us — as individuals, as workers, and as contributors to our own society?

First, let me be clear: going to another country has never been my thing. I have always believed that one should prove themselves in their own country first. India is a land of immense potential and talent. If you want success, build it at home. Pursue education, work hard, innovate, and uplift your community. Migration should not be our first instinct when opportunities get tough.

I also must say that I don’t even like the idea of going to another country legally, unless it’s for purposes that genuinely contribute value — not simply to chase perceived comforts or freedoms elsewhere.

Yet even if someone chooses to move abroad, breaking the law to do so is a great mistake. Illegal migration puts individuals in vulnerable situations — far from family, under constant stress, and often without legal protection. The consequences, including deportation, are real and should be expected when laws are broken.

Another truth that is seldom discussed honestly is this: going to one country and wanting all the rights of its citizens is fundamentally wrong. Citizenship is more than a piece of paper; it represents shared history, sacrifice, contribution, and civic responsibility. No one should expect rights they have not earned through time, respect for laws, and contribution to society. Rights and privileges go hand in hand with responsibility.

This becomes even more serious when some migrants, after entering a country — legally or illegally — engage in illegal activities. Whether it is working off the books, avoiding taxes, or other unlawful acts, such behavior is not acceptable. It damages the image of entire communities and reinforces negative stereotypes that make life harder for law-abiding migrants and citizens alike.

Finally, we must ask ourselves: after all this protesting for sending them out, is that wrong? In my view, yes — many protests focus on sentiment rather than principle. Protesting a lawful decision because you feel emotional sympathy does not make the action unjust. Laws exist to protect order, fairness, and the safety of societies. If someone breaks them, consequences — including deportation — must follow.

This does not mean there should be cruelty or inhuman treatment. Compassion, due process, and dignity must always guide us. But we cannot defend lawlessness in the name of emotion.

Ultimately, this is not just about the United States — it’s about all of us. Every nation has boundaries, systems, and norms. Respect for those systems is not optional. True dignity lies in building where you belong, respecting where you go, and accepting that actions have consequences.

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