Sunny Hostin And 'The View:' Breaking the Law Is Now Just A ‘Civil Offence?'

ARTICLE #18 FOR "ASK THE QUESTIONS"

-OPINION-

Oh, The View has really outdone itself this time. It’s almost impressive how insane the hosts of this show can get sometimes. In case you missed it—or, you know, you were lucky enough to avoid it like the plague—Sunny Hostin, ever the beacon of wisdom, recently said this about immigration:

“We keep on talking about criminals and criminals being immigrants and I just want people to understand what the facts are and the stats are. It’s that undocumented immigrants are much less likely to have committed crimes than American citizens. American citizens commit more crimes than anyone who is undocumented. I also want to make the point that an undocumented immigrant is not a criminal because he or she is undocumented - that is a civil offence. So, to call people ‘illegals’ is innate of itself I think xenophobic and racist.”

Where do I even start? It’s like she sat down with a Thesaurus, picked out the most politically-correct terms, and then just started throwing darts at a wall to see what stuck. But hey, let’s give it a shot. Buckle up, because we’re about to take a trip through the funhouse of leftist logic, where everything sounds good in theory but falls apart once you try to apply it to the real world.

Sunny’s opening line about crime and immigration is like the punchline to a bad joke. “Undocumented immigrants are much less likely to have committed crimes than American citizens,” she says. Really, Sunny? Really? Because I’ve got to say, I’m not buying it. I’m sorry!

Now, before anyone starts getting their feathers ruffled, let me be clear: I’m not saying that all immigrants are criminals. Far from it. But let’s not pretend that illegal immigration is some kind of cute little mix-up that doesn’t have any consequences. Sunny’s oversimplified “stats” make it sound like all illegal immigrants are just, I don’t know, wandering in like lost puppies, all while waving around peace signs and singing songs. The reality? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that.

Sure, on paper, you can find studies that claim undocumented immigrants commit fewer crimes than native-born Americans. I mean, who doesn’t love a good headline that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside? But if you dig even a just a little bit deeper, you'll find that the types of crime are different, and when you look at things like gang activity, drug trafficking, and human smuggling, guess what? Undocumented immigrants are disproportionately involved in those areas overwhelmingly. Not to mention there is a disturbing surge in child trafficking linked to illegal migrants, such as smuggling kids across boarders, coercing them into labour, or trafficking them for sexual exploitation. It’s absolutely disgusting and despicable—but hey, let's just ignore all that, right? It’s so much easier to just gloss over the messy stuff and the stuff that matters tremendously.

And while we’re at it, let's not forget that, by definition, illegal immigration is already a crime. It’s right there in the law books. Yet, somehow, calling it a crime seems to trigger some liberals into thinking you’ve just thrown a brick through a window. But sorry, Sunny, it doesn’t work that way. You can call it a “civil violation” all you want, but at the end of the day, it’s still illegal. If you break into my house, it’s a crime—even if you’re not carrying a weapon and just decide to take a nap on my couch.

And then there’s the whole “It’s just a civil offence, not a criminal one!” bit. Oh, bless her heart. It’s honestly a little painful to watch. It’s as though Sunny believes that the term “civil offence” somehow makes illegal immigration less of an issue. You know, just a minor inconvenience. Like getting a parking ticket. Not a big deal.

But here’s the thing: illegally entering the US is a literal federal crime. Not to mention, breaking the law is still breaking the law—even if we were to go with her narrative of it “being a civil offence.” Period. End of story. Just because in her mind its categorized as a civil violation when it’s not doesn’t mean it doesn’t have consequences. It’s like saying, “Well, it’s not really theft if I steal from a store but don’t get caught.” No, you’re still stealing. And let’s not even get started on the impact of illegal immigration—on social services, on local communities, or the strain on law enforcement. But, sure, Sunny. It’s just a “civil offence.” Like it’s no big deal, guys!

And then there’s the cherry on top of this ludicrous sundae: the claim that calling someone an “illegal” is “xenophobic and racist.” Oh, really? Calling someone who is here illegally "illegal" is now somehow a personal attack on their humanity? Forgive me, but what in the world are we talking about here?

I hate to break it to you, Sunny, but calling someone an “illegal immigrant” isn’t “xenophobic.” It’s not “racist.” It’s not even mean—it’s just accurate. Look, I get it. The left has mastered the art of using the “racism” card whenever it’s convenient, but at some point, we have to get back to basic logic. You want to know what’s truly xenophobic? Pretending that a country’s borders don’t matter, that law enforcement shouldn’t uphold the law, and that citizens should somehow just accept open borders because “everyone’s equal.” That’s not equality. That’s anarchy wrapped in a "we're-all-humans" blanket. But sure, keep trying to make everyone feel guilty for just calling a spade a spade.

It’s honestly rich—so rich—that the left wants to keep pushing the idea that acknowledging someone’s immigration status is somehow a deep moral failure. Guess what? It's not. The issue here isn’t about race, it’s about reality. And the reality is that illegal immigration has consequences. That’s not racist. That’s just common sense.

But, let’s zoom out for a second. Because what really frustrates me about Sunny’s comment isn’t just her blatant misrepresentation of facts. It’s the lack of a real conversation. If we want to talk about immigration—real immigration reform—let’s start with the basics. Should we be letting people into this country without any regard for the law? Should we be encouraging illegal immigration because it feels “good” or “compassionate,” but ignoring the economic and social costs that come with it?

The truth is, illegal immigration isn’t just a political issue; it’s an issue of national security, economic stability, and social cohesion. And when people like Sunny Hostin trivialize it, it undermines the entire discussion. Immigration is a complicated issue, but pretending that calling a person “illegal” is some sort of hate speech is just a cheap way to avoid confronting the deeper issues.

So, let me ask you this: when we ignore the rule of law, when we stop calling things by their proper names, where does that leave us? If we just sweep the problems under the rug and keep living in a fantasy world where “illegal” doesn’t mean illegal anymore, are we really protecting this country? Or are we setting it up for disaster? Isn’t it also unfair to those who actually came here legally to watch people who came here illegally be able to come over and stay?

Immigration is about more than just warm, fuzzy feelings. It’s about upholding the rule of law. It’s about protecting our citizens. It’s about ensuring that those who come here to contribute to society are doing so legally, responsibly, and in accordance with the values that have made your country.

So while Sunny might want to wrap herself in a blanket of politically-correct rhetoric and pretend everything’s fine and dandy, the rest of us are living in the real world. A world where we still have borders. A world where the law matters. A world where truth matters. And maybe it’s time we started having an honest conversation about it—without the emotional manipulation and the cheap shots.

Because here’s the truth: we need to get serious about securing our borders, about enforcing the laws we have, and about doing what’s best for this country, not for some feel-good fantasy world. It’s time to stop letting The View and its hosts gaslight us into thinking that calling someone an “illegal” is somehow a moral failing. It’s time to get real. And trust me—this is one conversation we can’t afford to keep avoiding.

So, Sunny, maybe next time you decide to toss out some “facts,” you might want to fact-check them first. Or better yet, just stick to what you do best—arguing about things you’re actually qualified to talk about. Like… I don’t know, celebrity gossip? At least then you’ll stay in your lane.