#8

In "Border Patrol State", Silko illustrates her main predicament with border patrol as the dehumanizing affect that the authorities have on illegal aliens. Although they are crossing illegally, the authority's way of handling the situation is completely incorrect. No matter how these people are encountering the border patrol, they still should be met with dignity and equality because no matter what country they are in, or where they are coming from, they are still human. Not only are these immigrants being treated inhumanely, they are also being racially profiled from their hair, skin color, or clothing. The grievances that Silko has with Border patrolling policies are completely reasonable and should be addressed.