Reconsider Deployment: Invest in Immigration System Reform

The recent decision to deploy Georgia National Guard troops to the Texas border raises concerns. The move, expected in spring, will involve Guardsmen with engineering, mechanical, and general-purpose skills. This comes on top of the 29 guard members already performing aerial surveillance missions. The claim that over 8.5 million undocumented immigrants have crossed the border since the current administration took office is alarming. However, it's crucial to address this issue through comprehensive legislation rather than militarization. The focus should be on creating a humane and effective immigration system, not on further politicizing the issue. Therefore, it's requested to reconsider this deployment and instead, invest these resources in bipartisan efforts to reform our immigration system.