The article discusses the Trump administration's use of fear as a tactic to deter migration, arguing that it raises significant ethical questions. Critics highlight the moral implications of policies aimed at creating fear, such as child separation and inhumane treatment of detained migrants. Despite opposition from some ethicists, others—including Aristotle—argue that such deterrent methods can be ethical when applied judiciously, paralleling societal laws against crime. The discussion necessitates an examination of whether these fear-inducing strategies can be justified when directed at migrants, akin to deterrence for criminal behavior.
The Trump administration made fear a central part of its immigration strategy, believing that deterring people through fear is ethically acceptable to manage illegal migration.
While some ethics oppose the coercion of fear, others, including Aristotle, view its use in deterring bad behavior as justified, raising moral questions about its application to migrants.
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