01/27/2014
Esther Yu-Hsi Lee published on January 23, 2014 a ThinkProgress.com article titled "Criminal Charges Could Get Justin Bieber Deported" showing how unfair the immigration justice system is because lots of legal immigrants get deported for minor issues — and Bieber most likely will be allowed to stay in the USA. I agree preferential treatment for celebrities and the wealthy is grossly unfair.
However, I think the right thing to do is to deport Bieber pronto.
I have previously argued for treating elite substance issues more carefully. Bieber is another example. Having prominent young people in the public eye with severe substance issues has important cultural ramifications — and in this case, we might actually be able to do something about it.
I would treat minor possession charges less harshly than today-but driving while intoxicated is a serious issue. It isn’t like Bieber needs more money.
I think it is best for him and the American people if he is allowed to quietly make his personal mistakes — and let someone else step into the limelight.
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