It's so obvious that it seems to go unrecognized sometimes that geography is part of the issue. There have always been richer nations and poorer ones. I don't think there has ever been a case of a rich nation and a poor one sharing a 1000 mile border. When wages and the standard of living are so much higher on one side of a somewhat imaginary line, should we be surprised that people cross the border in large numbers? I realize there are some who consider those who cross the border to be criminals, but it's really just human nature. I don't blame anyone for wanting better lives for themselves and their children. Especially when it's close enough to see with your own eyes. You don't have to get on a boat and sail across the ocean.


>We made a drastic mistake after the Mexican American war. We gave back Mexico to the Mexicans, and did not annex it. Had we annexed Mexico, we would not have this problem of “illegal aliens from Mexico”. Why we would all be “good Americans”! :)
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>>I don't normally post this sort of stuff, but I just couldn't resist on this one. It's the best description of the situation I've ever heard.
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>>> Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration. Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely. Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these protests.
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>>> Let's say I break into your house. Let's say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave. But I say, "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors; I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hard-working and honest (except for when I broke into your house).
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>>> According to the protesters, not only must you let me stay, you must add me to your family's insurance plan, educate my kids, and provide other benefits to me and to my family (my husband will do your yard work because he too is hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part). If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my right to be there.
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>>> It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm just trying to better myself. I'm hard-working and honest, um, except for well, you know.
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>>> And what a deal it is for me!! I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of selfishness, prejudice and being an anti-housebreaker. Oh yeah, and I want you to learn my language so you can communicate with me.
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>>Why can't people see how ridiculous this is? Only in America....