This is not the first instance of Marines being deployed to the southern border. Past deployments include various support roles ranging from logistical support to infrastructure improvements and enhanced surveillance measures.
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The capabilities of the U.S. military far exceed those of the migrants, suggesting that the deployment may lack a solid operational rationale, given the migrants' generally non-threatening nature.
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The use of the military in domestic roles raises ethical questions, particularly regarding the balance between security and civil liberties, and whether military intervention is a proportionate and appropriate response to the challenges faced at the border.
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The increasing involvement of the military in issues that are heavily politicized, such as immigration policy, risks further politicizing the military itself. This could lead to a situation where the military is seen as affiliated with particular political parties or ideologies, undermining its role as a neutral and unifying national institution.
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