Illegal aliens, immigrants, refugees, those people…
Our planet began as a seething ball of molten rock around 4.6 billion years ago during the Hadean Eon. The fact that we exist today means that life emerged from complex chemical processes on Earth, perhaps with a helping hand from organic compounds delivered by meteorites from outer space. It’s a humbling thought when you consider our place in this vast timeline.
Our planet does not belong to one group of people. The spot where we stand now may not even have the same name in another 4.5 billion years, with inhabitants possibly stretching across the universe. Who can really say?
Maybe I’m wrong. Maybe the heavy asteroid bombardment that Earth endured—lasting until about 3.8 billion years ago, near the end of the Hadean Eon—didn’t contribute to the origin of life. But even if life arose solely from Earth’s own materials, the point remains: life began here under extraordinary conditions.
They say life first emerged in the Archean Eon, with the earliest evidence dating back to about 3.5 billion years ago. Still, no immigrants, no refugees—not even “those people.” Just simple, single-celled organisms. Whether formed from Earth’s primordial soup or with a little nudge from the cosmos, life was simple, microscopic, and focused solely on survival.
Moving on—and yes, by design, this post aims to show the absurdity of the attacks on so-called “illegal aliens,” immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized groups. During the Archean Eon, Earth was vastly different. The atmosphere was unlike anything we know today, continents were still forming, and life was nothing but microorganisms.
No borders. No territories. No “those people” versus “us”. It was just life, evolving slowly in a world still far from being friendly to human beings.
Around 2.4 billion years ago, during the Proterozoic Eon, something remarkable happened: the Great Oxygenation Event. Photosynthetic bacteria began producing oxygen, transforming the atmosphere and setting off dramatic planetary changes, including ice ages that lasted for millions of years. Yet, there were still no illegal aliens, no immigrants, no refugees. Life—microscopic and evolving—adapted to a changing world.
The continents continued to shift and collide. Mountain building and continental drift were processes not confined to one era, but ongoing through Earth’s entire history. Around 2.1 billion years ago, the first evidence of eukaryotic cells emerged—more complex forms that would lead to multicellular life. But even then, there were no arguments over borders, no walls being built, no hatred dividing species. Life was simply about survival and adaptation.
Throughout Earth’s history, the divisions we create among ourselves today are recent and insignificant. These petty divisions—imaginary lines drawn on the Earth—serve only to distract us from real threats. We must not heed leaders who thrive on sowing division, who prefer building walls over bridges, and who use misinformation to mask how profoundly out of sync they are with the reality of our world and our shared history.
One fundamental truth is that those “illegal aliens,” immigrants, refugees—those people—are not threats. They are victims of a system that has failed them, victims of fossil fuel dependence, factory farming, economic exploitation, political instability, and, most importantly, victims of the effects of the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Many of those who blame immigrants and refugees for their hardships mistakenly believe that these people are the cause of their unhappiness or lack of opportunity. Perhaps the ease with which we criticize governments rather than engaging with them has conditioned us to blame others rather than face the larger truth. Racism and hatred have no place in our society anymore. Mistakes were made in the past, but we must now think of our children’s future, the future of humanity, and the legacies we leave behind. It’s time to take responsibility.
So, if you see individuals promoting hatred or running for any political office on platforms of exclusion, consider the vast timeline of our planet. Think about the unity we need to survive. Voting for division only fosters distrust and, inevitably, isolation. History shows, time and again, that those who use fear to divide us eventually turn against their own supporters, spreading chaos within their own ranks.
A Personal Note on Our Upcoming Presidential Elections:
Kamala Harris is not just a temporary fix for this country—she is the medicine we need. When you look at the issues she addresses, it becomes obvious that she comes from the same conditions that so many of us do. She is authentic in her mission to carve a new path forward. If you truly listen to her, you see that her goals are directed towards people—not corporations, not political elites, not her own gain.
I have never heard her speak of benefiting herself. Even Tim Walz shares this same approach—focused on community rather than self-interest. It’s a refreshing change from the norm. The other politicians and groups seeking control seem to function solely from a place of self-interest, wielding power to control and manipulate others for personal gains. This kind of leadership cannot stand if we want a future that embraces unity, progress, and resilience.
Let’s choose leaders who unite us, not divide us. Let’s work together towards a future that our children will be proud to inherit.
Regards,
Tito
