A thief convicted of robbery for stealing food likely goes to jail. But his child was hungry!

A theft victim who later hunts down and beats the thief likely goes to jail. But he’s justified!

A political activist speaking on a street corner and then blocks a passerby from leaving the lecture likely is cited. But it’s his freedom of speech!

But, hey, we can’t let the letter of the law negate the spirit of the law, am I right?

That said, the U.S. ought to remain a refuge for those escaping persecution and seeking freedom. There are right ways to do it.