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Children From The US And Mexico Play Together On These Seesaws Built On The Border Wall In Defiance Of Trump
Children From The US And Mexico Play Together On These Seesaws Built On The Border Wall In Defiance Of Trump
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Children From The US And Mexico Play Together On These Seesaws Built On The Border Wall In Defiance Of Trump

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Think back to the earliest days of your childhood. The odds are that you remember smiling and having a lot of fun with your friends in playgrounds, whether you were on the swings or a seesaw. However, you probably wouldn’t expect to see seesaws anywhere near a heavily guarded country border, would you? Well, check again.

Like something out of a fairytale, a set of pink seesaws sprang up right in the middle of the United States and Mexican border. Quite unsurprisingly, the seesaws became an instant hit. Children (and adults!) flocked to have fun on them, not minding the metal border wall that separated them.

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    The seesaws were installed right across the so-called Trump’s wall between El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez in Mexico. The geniuses behind this brilliant and playful idea were two professors. They are Ronald Rael, a professor of architecture at the University of California, Berkeley, and Virginia San Fratello — an associate professor of design at San José State University

    Rael posted videos and photos of the seesaws in action on Instagram. The best part is, everyone loved them, no matter their age! Rael’s post went viral and got over 32,700 likes (and counting), as well as over 870 comments.

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    “One of the most incredible experiences of my and @vasfsf’s career bringing to life the conceptual drawings of the Teetertotter Wall from 2009 in an event filled with joy, excitement, and togetherness at the Trump’s border wall,” Rael wrote on Instagram, talking about how a project from 10 years ago inspired the pink seesaws. “The wall became a literal fulcrum for US — Mexico relations and children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct consequence on the other side.”

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    One of the foreign policy things Donald Trump is best known (and criticized) for is his desire to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. According to The Guardian, The US supreme court recently ruled in Trump’s favor and allowed him to use 2.5 billion dollars of Pentagon funds on four contracts to replace existing barriers with fencing to fight the migrant crisis.

    While Trump is often criticized for his border wall plans, he is far from the first American leader to start building the wall. Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all authorized projects to expand the border wall.

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    Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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    Jonas Grinevičius

    Jonas Grinevičius

    Writer, Senior Writer

    Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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    Filipe Vieira
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for Trump's comment on Twitter saying that illegal immigrants are crossing the border on catapults

    Florencia Renedo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the American kids want to be catapulted to Mexico to escape the disgrace of president they inherited...

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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is both depressing and inspiring at the same time. I want my (sane) country back!!!

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just an FYI, that fence was built in the 60's.

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    QueenOlive
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really sick of politics on bored panda. Just my opinion.

    Scott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. Too many people like to pretend problems start the day after every election. It's exhausting.

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    Char Char
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not at all naive but I looked at this and saw kids and smiles. I know the underlying message is 'politics" but should that be the only focus and comments for this post?

    hobbitly
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not a huge fan of politics on BP, bit I do like these seesaws (aka wipwaps in Dutch)

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s so confusing bc obama administration deported a lot of immigrants but was quiet about it. I don’t understand the hatred people are expressing toward southern immigrants but also I’m not sure any leaders policy would to be just let them all freely walk in? Caging parents and children is wrong and a wall is a bad idea but there is a process of applying to enter the country even to seek asylum. They’re just more fortunate asylum seekers that can walk here vs ones over seas. Then we end up only helping those from South America

    AlphaPuck
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    I voted for Obama and was happy he deported so many. It was the right thing to do... then when people got all hot and heated over Trump, thats when I left the Democrat party. They seem to have forgotten that actions speak louder than words. I don't care about Trump's lack of tact, I care about policy and results. So far... results have been pretty stellar.

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    Heidi K.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other countries have had walls at boarders before Trump was even elected, but for some reason when America does it they get hated on. At least they don't put you in prison if you were to cross it like other countries do.

    Monilip
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, every one who don't live on America understand importance of protecting own borders. Onlt left wing Americans have problem with that

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is genius. I'm against the wall. Not because of humans, but because of animal migration. Short of the animal migration, I can't think of a good reason people should be allowed to illegally cross into other countries. Just sayin.

    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it! Many of us really can play nicely together.

    Pelleh Din
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anytime something ledes with "in defiance of Trump" check the reality. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/07/more-lies-liberal-media-runs-story-about-seesaws-on-border-wall-that-allow-children-in-us-and-mexico-to-play-together-close-up-shot-shows-theyre-all-adults/

    Bhcdtyj Miggfg
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this "in defiance of trump"? I dont recall any laws banning seesaws. Seems like real news fake headline to me.

    Kathy Foster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it sad when you think that KIDS (regardless of race) will play with each other, but we adults seemed determined to just shoot someone who "isn't like us"?!?!

    Katherine Due
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave it to children to find a way...

    Falcon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this 'defy' Trump?

    Ethan Hill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get why everyone hates on the wall, Mexico has a wall on its southern border to keep out the Guatemalan people

    Eel Music
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes those that naively support open borders feel super-special. Cute. I have goosebumps.

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how many American think things which function fine in other parts of the world are not good for them

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    ImGayForGreenDay
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whoever thinks that the wall is a good idea is truly an American Idiot.

    ANDREA SERRANO MORALES
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    Ellie Ragsdale
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that we haven't done enough to stop the wall, but also I love that we find a way to defy Trump and the hate that he stands for. We need more seesaws all across the border so more people can defy Trump.

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct me if I'm wrong. I am sure you wil. But, I was told, many years ago that Russia thought that passports were a good idea. This would keep every country safe. Borders were a good thing. Of course, the rest of the world thought it was a silly idea. Go figure !

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it..they should have them everywhere!

    Karen Guy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that the people who rode on the teeter totter got some joy from this endeavor, no matter how short lived.

    Dding
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't sign up with BP for politics. Just for escapism and ha ha's. It's getting ridiculous. Stop already.

    Andy from Beaverton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The virtue signaling here at BP of how much people hate Trump is nauseating. I doubt many of the vile comments would ever be said face to face.

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    Jordan W.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice and sad at the same time..

    Googleman1234
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a beautiful demonstration of how trump and his wall cannot divide us

    Dani Lee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not a Trump supporter and I couldn't give a damn less about politics but I did a research paper on the pros and cons of expanding and reinforcing the wall between u.s and mexico. No one is saying immigrants aren't welcomed in the United States, just that illegal immigrants are unwelcomed. There's a compelling case on both sides but do your research before you call it "inhumane and disgusting".

    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe this is the definition of a conundrum

    Mike Hansen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this 'in defiance of Trump'????? They ARE welcome to come to America, as long as it is done LEGALLY!!!!! Also, notice the rubbish/trash that is prevalent on one side and not the other??? Who wants people to come and trash their country like they trashed their own???? They don't respect their OWN country!!!! You think that they will respect someone else's????? Not even!!!! GIVE ME....GIVE ME!!!!! That's all they care about!!!!!

    Diana Crawford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to this event done daily and with more seesaws. Lovely movement in human history.

    Ann McNeil
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be more than 3- this is an amazing idea!

    Karin Morris
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I retire I'm moving to Mexico. i can't wait to move somewhere where there aren't any people that voted for the trump idiot

    Aine Oh
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find this touching. It reaches my heart with a message.

    Eric Harvill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is the wall on the south border of mexico ok.but horrible and somehow racist to have one on our border?

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obama (and Hillary) voted for the Secure Fence Act in 2006. It authorized 700 miles of fence. Trump wants 1000 miles of bigger fence. For some reason Obama is a hero and Trump is the devil though. I'm glad you did point out that Bill Clinton also wanted walls.

    Glynis Lailann
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tharr she goes.....having been trumped at the wall.

    Dean Wolterman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walls and stupid idiotic stunts like this would not be needed if rules and laws were followed and respected. I am tired of people believing that they do not have to respect another's values and routines. If you want to come here, then do so legally. If not ...stay out!!

    Mildred Gaines
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What people don't understand is we as well as the president, don't want all those criminal illegal immigrants coming into our country with their drugs and violent ways. We care about our kids, and we don't want any more killed by an illegal that should never have been here. Come to the US the right way and you will be welcomed.

    Ellen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah you're more likely to be killed by a white Caucasian American, maybe you should move to Antarctica to avoid humans in general?

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    Isabella
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just wait for the world to crumble and there will be no nations left. We could then rebuild a better place.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crumble? The world is far and away the best it's ever been. Mortality is at an all time low, poverty is at an all time low, there are less wars than ever, and life expectancy and free time are all doing just fine. Go back to 1906, then come back and kiss the first newspaper you see that says 2019. On aggregate, the world is in the best shape it's ever been. This is a good thing.

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    Sean Forrester
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which side is which? In many years to come, this (the wall) will still be the joke that it is now and be removed just like Berlin. Why are we humans so stupid?

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are completely different. One was a city divided in half by foreign powers. This is two separate nations who have a border that some people feel needs more protection. Very, very different situations.

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    sharron lynn parsons
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Martin above, his comment is perfect, well said, there is a an idiot called president, who is racist, and we wonder why there are more shootings, about being racist !!!

    Sherrie Ann
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a wall because they BREAK THE LAW by coming here ILLEGALLY! 🤦🏼‍♀️ How difficult is that to understand? Breaking the law is a crime, so therefore they are criminals.

    Artemis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is anyone getting boy in the striped pajamas vibes or is it just me?

    Motomotolikesyou
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no... I see it now. I was so sad when I read the book. My little nine year old self cried herself to sleep.

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    Victoria Swift
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: all the children on the see saws were born in Mexico.

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody know what France's immigration laws are? How many benifits does European governments supply?

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compare that to the legal immigrants in the US

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    John Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump: gaining more voters everyday! Yes, the clear majority of all voters, Dem and Repub, agree with his immigration policies. As do the clear majority of all black voters and all Hispanic voters. MAGA !!

    Disgruntled
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There there Smith, clam down. No need to spiral into hysterics.

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    Joel Dillon
    Community Member
    6 years ago

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    President Trump will say nothing. He's not running a daycare. He's running the greatest country in the world .For the remark about why we have borders. To begin with is we have law for a reason. If you respect them shame on you.

    Heidi K.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is saying American is the greatest country in the world???

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    Filipe Vieira
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm waiting for Trump's comment on Twitter saying that illegal immigrants are crossing the border on catapults

    Florencia Renedo
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the American kids want to be catapulted to Mexico to escape the disgrace of president they inherited...

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    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is both depressing and inspiring at the same time. I want my (sane) country back!!!

    Rob Chapman
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just an FYI, that fence was built in the 60's.

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    QueenOlive
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really sick of politics on bored panda. Just my opinion.

    Scott
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. Too many people like to pretend problems start the day after every election. It's exhausting.

    Load More Replies...
    Char Char
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not at all naive but I looked at this and saw kids and smiles. I know the underlying message is 'politics" but should that be the only focus and comments for this post?

    hobbitly
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im not a huge fan of politics on BP, bit I do like these seesaws (aka wipwaps in Dutch)

    TheExtremeSmell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s so confusing bc obama administration deported a lot of immigrants but was quiet about it. I don’t understand the hatred people are expressing toward southern immigrants but also I’m not sure any leaders policy would to be just let them all freely walk in? Caging parents and children is wrong and a wall is a bad idea but there is a process of applying to enter the country even to seek asylum. They’re just more fortunate asylum seekers that can walk here vs ones over seas. Then we end up only helping those from South America

    AlphaPuck
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I voted for Obama and was happy he deported so many. It was the right thing to do... then when people got all hot and heated over Trump, thats when I left the Democrat party. They seem to have forgotten that actions speak louder than words. I don't care about Trump's lack of tact, I care about policy and results. So far... results have been pretty stellar.

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    Heidi K.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other countries have had walls at boarders before Trump was even elected, but for some reason when America does it they get hated on. At least they don't put you in prison if you were to cross it like other countries do.

    Monilip
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, every one who don't live on America understand importance of protecting own borders. Onlt left wing Americans have problem with that

    Load More Replies...
    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is genius. I'm against the wall. Not because of humans, but because of animal migration. Short of the animal migration, I can't think of a good reason people should be allowed to illegally cross into other countries. Just sayin.

    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it! Many of us really can play nicely together.

    Pelleh Din
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anytime something ledes with "in defiance of Trump" check the reality. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/07/more-lies-liberal-media-runs-story-about-seesaws-on-border-wall-that-allow-children-in-us-and-mexico-to-play-together-close-up-shot-shows-theyre-all-adults/

    Bhcdtyj Miggfg
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is this "in defiance of trump"? I dont recall any laws banning seesaws. Seems like real news fake headline to me.

    Kathy Foster
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it sad when you think that KIDS (regardless of race) will play with each other, but we adults seemed determined to just shoot someone who "isn't like us"?!?!

    Katherine Due
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave it to children to find a way...

    Falcon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this 'defy' Trump?

    Ethan Hill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get why everyone hates on the wall, Mexico has a wall on its southern border to keep out the Guatemalan people

    Eel Music
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It makes those that naively support open borders feel super-special. Cute. I have goosebumps.

    Vicky Zar
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how many American think things which function fine in other parts of the world are not good for them

    Load More Replies...
    ImGayForGreenDay
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whoever thinks that the wall is a good idea is truly an American Idiot.

    ANDREA SERRANO MORALES
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Ellie Ragsdale
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate that we haven't done enough to stop the wall, but also I love that we find a way to defy Trump and the hate that he stands for. We need more seesaws all across the border so more people can defy Trump.

    kathryn stretton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct me if I'm wrong. I am sure you wil. But, I was told, many years ago that Russia thought that passports were a good idea. This would keep every country safe. Borders were a good thing. Of course, the rest of the world thought it was a silly idea. Go figure !

    Carol Emory
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love it..they should have them everywhere!

    Karen Guy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that the people who rode on the teeter totter got some joy from this endeavor, no matter how short lived.

    Dding
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't sign up with BP for politics. Just for escapism and ha ha's. It's getting ridiculous. Stop already.

    Andy from Beaverton
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The virtue signaling here at BP of how much people hate Trump is nauseating. I doubt many of the vile comments would ever be said face to face.

    Load More Replies...
    Jordan W.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice and sad at the same time..

    Googleman1234
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a beautiful demonstration of how trump and his wall cannot divide us

    Dani Lee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am not a Trump supporter and I couldn't give a damn less about politics but I did a research paper on the pros and cons of expanding and reinforcing the wall between u.s and mexico. No one is saying immigrants aren't welcomed in the United States, just that illegal immigrants are unwelcomed. There's a compelling case on both sides but do your research before you call it "inhumane and disgusting".

    Eagle Girl
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe this is the definition of a conundrum

    Mike Hansen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this 'in defiance of Trump'????? They ARE welcome to come to America, as long as it is done LEGALLY!!!!! Also, notice the rubbish/trash that is prevalent on one side and not the other??? Who wants people to come and trash their country like they trashed their own???? They don't respect their OWN country!!!! You think that they will respect someone else's????? Not even!!!! GIVE ME....GIVE ME!!!!! That's all they care about!!!!!

    Diana Crawford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to this event done daily and with more seesaws. Lovely movement in human history.

    Ann McNeil
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There needs to be more than 3- this is an amazing idea!

    Karin Morris
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I retire I'm moving to Mexico. i can't wait to move somewhere where there aren't any people that voted for the trump idiot

    Aine Oh
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find this touching. It reaches my heart with a message.

    Eric Harvill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is the wall on the south border of mexico ok.but horrible and somehow racist to have one on our border?

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obama (and Hillary) voted for the Secure Fence Act in 2006. It authorized 700 miles of fence. Trump wants 1000 miles of bigger fence. For some reason Obama is a hero and Trump is the devil though. I'm glad you did point out that Bill Clinton also wanted walls.

    Glynis Lailann
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tharr she goes.....having been trumped at the wall.

    Dean Wolterman
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walls and stupid idiotic stunts like this would not be needed if rules and laws were followed and respected. I am tired of people believing that they do not have to respect another's values and routines. If you want to come here, then do so legally. If not ...stay out!!

    Mildred Gaines
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What people don't understand is we as well as the president, don't want all those criminal illegal immigrants coming into our country with their drugs and violent ways. We care about our kids, and we don't want any more killed by an illegal that should never have been here. Come to the US the right way and you will be welcomed.

    Ellen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah you're more likely to be killed by a white Caucasian American, maybe you should move to Antarctica to avoid humans in general?

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    Isabella
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just wait for the world to crumble and there will be no nations left. We could then rebuild a better place.

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Crumble? The world is far and away the best it's ever been. Mortality is at an all time low, poverty is at an all time low, there are less wars than ever, and life expectancy and free time are all doing just fine. Go back to 1906, then come back and kiss the first newspaper you see that says 2019. On aggregate, the world is in the best shape it's ever been. This is a good thing.

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    Sean Forrester
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which side is which? In many years to come, this (the wall) will still be the joke that it is now and be removed just like Berlin. Why are we humans so stupid?

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are completely different. One was a city divided in half by foreign powers. This is two separate nations who have a border that some people feel needs more protection. Very, very different situations.

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    sharron lynn parsons
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Martin above, his comment is perfect, well said, there is a an idiot called president, who is racist, and we wonder why there are more shootings, about being racist !!!

    Sherrie Ann
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a wall because they BREAK THE LAW by coming here ILLEGALLY! 🤦🏼‍♀️ How difficult is that to understand? Breaking the law is a crime, so therefore they are criminals.

    Artemis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is anyone getting boy in the striped pajamas vibes or is it just me?

    Motomotolikesyou
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no... I see it now. I was so sad when I read the book. My little nine year old self cried herself to sleep.

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    Victoria Swift
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: all the children on the see saws were born in Mexico.

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anybody know what France's immigration laws are? How many benifits does European governments supply?

    Bill
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Compare that to the legal immigrants in the US

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    John Smith
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump: gaining more voters everyday! Yes, the clear majority of all voters, Dem and Repub, agree with his immigration policies. As do the clear majority of all black voters and all Hispanic voters. MAGA !!

    Disgruntled
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There there Smith, clam down. No need to spiral into hysterics.

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    Joel Dillon
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    6 years ago

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    President Trump will say nothing. He's not running a daycare. He's running the greatest country in the world .For the remark about why we have borders. To begin with is we have law for a reason. If you respect them shame on you.

    Heidi K.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is saying American is the greatest country in the world???

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