Mexico's hypocrisy cause of growing hostility

By Rick Schneider, Publisher
Published on Monday, November 26, 2007 9:15 AM MST

Mexican bureaucrats criticize our efforts to restrict issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants with no proof of citizenship, so why does Mexico require an American to have a valid visa in order to get a Mexican driver’s license?

In Mexico you cannot receive free social services and an education unless you are a Mexican citizen. Why does Mexico feel illegals should get these benefits free in the United States?

Illegal immigrants caught on Mexico’s southern border are often beaten, robbed and thrown in hellhole prisons. Why is Mexico concerned with how illegals are treated in our country?

Mexico claims to be working to stem the flow of illegals into our country, but it issues maps showing them how to enter the United States illegally. Mexican air carriers are doing a booming business booking flight to get illegals near our border, and police officials ignore all the smugglers and businesses that have sprung up along the border that exist solely to help illegals sneak into our country.

Now Mexican President Felipe Calderon is upset at our efforts to round up illegal immigrants in what he terms a “growing harassment.” He admits that 6 million of the 11 million Mexican immigrants in the United States are here illegally.

According to the Associated Press, Calderon has endorsed the creation of a League Against Discrimination Against Mexicans in the United States. The AP reported he wants to “launch direct media campaigns aimed at showing migrant success stories and raise awareness of the many contributions migrants make to the U.S. society.”

In other words, Calderon wants Mexico to sponsor ad campaigns that encourage more illegals to enter our country.

Most American love their Mexican neighbors and understand why its hopelessly poor seek a better life in our country, but until Mexico cleans up its widespread corruption and comes to terms with its blatant hypocrisy in the illegal immigration debate, American hostility toward illegal immigration will continue to grow.

Comments

83 comment(s)

    Jeanette wrote on Dec 6, 2008 8:59 PM:

    " I agree totally with the comment from American First. We first must stop buying, especially that cheap garbage from Mexico and China and learn to live a simple life to show them that cheap is not always good. Cheap labor huh! That cheap labor has gotten us in a mess. For those who believe, we must pray because evil law breakers will pay one day, second we must write our Government and express our outrage over this great injustice they are causing LEGAL AMERICAN CITIZENS!! SEND THEM BACK ONE AT A TIME IF NECESSARY!! "

    D.E.Wood wrote on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM:

    " They say it costs US $85 per day,to support an illegal alien,(of any back-
    ground).Multiply by 365 days=$31,025 per
    yr.Deport,one,and payhim/her %5 per day
    for five day week=$25,or savings of $21,900 per yr.X 100=$2,190,000 X 1,000=
    $21,900,000 X 1,000,000=???? X 10,000,000=
    WOW.money paid them to stay home builds up
    their economy,we could fight war in Iraq for 10 more years.Just do IT. "

    judy wrote on Jun 19, 2008 4:57 PM:

    " Nice we pay for all their needs here, we go down there, they rob us, rape up, cut us up for organs. They come here with there crime, a dozen kids each, leach off the system. Stop doing this and we will not be resentful of you. What is going to happen when all of Calif has nothing but illegals in it, who are you going to leach off of then? "

    Native American wrote on Jan 2, 2008 10:32 AM:

    " Law Abiding, who will cut your grass at City Hall, who will build your homes, clean your bathrooms, serve you food on a platter, cook at Jerry's Restaurant, who will make your homemade microwave tortillas, clean the sheets at the motels in Safford? Not until you have an answer for all these questions, will finally your people at the local and Washington level solve their problems? What about Wall Street? The economy, no more money coming in. Come on, don't put people down until you have an ANSWER to the problem your people cause themselves. WHAT AN IRONY. "

    Law Abiding wrote on Dec 31, 2007 7:56 PM:

    " Someone please forget the he-said, she-said, FACT is IT is IlLEGAL to cross the border, that make those who do CRIMINALS, and so the law demands that we enforce it, so really, what IS the question? Should we enforce and obey the laws? YES! We don't make exceptions for other laws because its inconvenient to enforce them?#
    Simple folks: Law breaking = Consequences, sorry if your brown,white,green, purple or just ugly.
    Laws are Laws, this isn't about mexicans...get it yet? "

    LA cont... wrote on Dec 28, 2007 6:07 PM:

    " Cont...You love our food, you love our colors,you love our art--you love to roll your r's when your family from out of state comes to visit,(check me out I can speak 'southwest'lingo!) but you hate us because as a growing minority we threaten you. It has always been that way...keep them under control. Sorry Beck Wilson, it is not a question of what you did but what your ancestors did to deserve this with their manifest destiny. "

    LA wrote on Dec 28, 2007 5:21 PM:

    " I am an American who loves this country, this state, this county, this town. My family was here when we still 'belonged' to Mexico, before the 'pioneers' came. I love my history and I am proud to be of Mexican decent. But I thank God everyday that we were 'stolen' and we now belong to America. I guess it's all in the timing...right place, right time. They say that the US is a melting pot and with that analogy we must be one of the main ingredients! "

    mr bush wrote on Dec 21, 2007 2:08 PM:

    " "Fences make good neighbors". Where is the fence Mr Bush promised us? If it was in place, we would have a lot less trouble with our neighbor! Just a thought from the member of the coffee shop crew. "

    nafta wrote on Dec 21, 2007 1:01 PM:

    " NAFTA is insuring this invasion continues. "

    Mike wrote on Dec 21, 2007 8:00 AM:

    " The Native American issue and illegal immigrant issue are apples and oranges. I don't agree with how everything happened with the foundation of our country, but that's water under the bridge. Now we face another challenge; we can't just allow any and everyone to come here. What do we do about it? We have to take control of our borders! "

    Santa wrote on Dec 20, 2007 11:41 PM:

    " Thank you Jesus for the Mexicans and all who do work to build our country and toys, houses and businesses can go unnoticed again I suppose but damn those burritos and tacos are too much to ignore. May all your children receive a Chinese toy and may you have to call for customer support to India on how fix it or put it back together when it breaks. Ho, ho Ho "

    Payback wrote on Dec 20, 2007 8:06 PM:

    " It's payback - how does it feel to be invaded? LOL "

    To retired wrote on Dec 20, 2007 11:16 AM:

    " Please, recheck your history! Can I give you a little bit of my history? Not White History.Be open-minded and read Native American history. Why do we have RESERVATIONS? Did YOU give it to us? What was MANIFEST DESTINY all about? Certainly wasn't to save the "Heathens". What are TREATIES? Why do we have 22 TRIBES with TRIBAL lands in Arizona? Have a clue?Have you ever known Justice Marshall and the THREE TRILOGIES? Read "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". Who came to "CONQUER" this land first? Who was persecuted and FLED "their" country? Thought So! Get out of your tunnel. "

    ret history professor wrote on Dec 19, 2007 6:16 PM:

    " Everyone think about this: The future un-employed illegal aliens as the economy tanks will become the PLO of the Southwestern United States. Even now, they're demanding rights to which they are not entitled to. Does anyone here know the time difference between the Spanish arrival in Arizona and the actual Apache migration into Arizona?? Hehehe... less than 65 years apart. "

    INDIAN wrote on Dec 18, 2007 3:22 PM:

    " AS WE NATIVE AMERICANS SAY, AMERICA WILL ALWAYS BE NATIVE AMERICAN-WE CALL IT TURTLE ISLAND. I KNOW MY CULTURE AND YOURS AND YOUR CULTURE WAS ALL ABOUT CONQUERING, KILLING, MASACRES, GENOCIDE, THE SMALLPOX. MY PEOPLE STILL HAVE STORIES, ALL THE TRIBES HAVE STORIES ABOUT YOUR ETHNOCENTRIC HISTORY, ASK THEM, THEY'LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT. WE HAVE OUR OWN CREATION STORIES, AND I HAVE NO HATE FOR THE MEXICANS, THEY ARE OUR RELATIVES AS MY APACHE GRANDMOTHER USE TO SAY "

    America, Get A Spine, Make a Stand wrote on Dec 14, 2007 3:09 PM:

    " ILLEGAL immigrants come to the United States and demand rights. They hold protests and marches and feel as thought it's their right to do so. Well hello out their!!! This is NOT your country. Why do you all take your protests and your marches back to YOUR country and protest and march on YOUR government for YOUR rights to a better life IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY!?!! "

    Smarter then you wrote on Dec 13, 2007 7:59 PM:

    " Dear Thakonfederation, The Spainish Conquistadors enlisted help from many other tribes that had been oppressed by the Aztecs in order to take over. That and Montezuma's belief that Cortez was the reincarnation of one of the Aztec's Gods is what helped them conquer the greatest power in the America's at the time. This is a fact, not an opinion. "

    thakonfederation wrote on Dec 13, 2007 4:02 PM:

    " and bobby.... the Aztec kings loved flesh? right..... no they sacrificed people to the gods to show respect to the gods and so that they may prosper. and yes a couple hundred Europeans could take out all those Aztecas. and the American government systematically annihilated the native Americans. sorry that they don't teach the proper history in high skool bobby..... =( "

    thakonfederation wrote on Dec 13, 2007 3:52 PM:

    " there r sooo many babies on here seriously. We as a nation were built on the blood of the native Americans. We also wrongfully stole this whole Southwestern territory through means of wrongful wars(like Iraq,Vietnam,Spain etc.)and the bullying of the Mexican people. talking about stop the invasion? how ignorant do u sound? and then to bring God into this like he's going to see things through your own ethnocentric selfish views? God is love. not hate nor hatred for anyone who he gave the breath of life to. Ignorance is not bliss... "

    urban indn wrote on Dec 11, 2007 2:40 PM:

    " We keep talking about Mexicans coming here illegally.Isn't the U.S. Govt welcoming them with open arms for low-wage employment. Just yesterday, a suite was filed by AZ Businesses to say they want to keep Mexicans because noone will do the job. I think thats baloney. Look at the other MINORITIES willing to work. They just want to pay low wages because the Legal Minorities won't accept minimum wage jobs. Its our gov't that is the problem. They just use Mexicans as excuses for cheap labor while discriminating against other minorities by now "allowing" them to work in their own COUNTRY. "

    bill volk wrote on Dec 11, 2007 10:53 AM:

    " Please widen your focus a bit. Many of the illegal entrants are from central america. At her southern border, Mexico uses military troops to ATTEMPT to keep the border closed.Mexico is one of our major trading partners and probably a friendly nation. Sealing a border is pretty near impossible...recall the Berlin wall. Just a few miles and still permeable. We need a reasonable immigration policy but thats waay beyond my ability to conceive. God help us all. "

    Please wrote on Dec 11, 2007 7:15 AM:

    " When posting, please check the spelling, it is very discouraging when great thoughts are ruined by mispelled words. "

    usa wrote on Dec 10, 2007 10:17 PM:

    " America is no longer a nation. It is simply a land occupied by many different foreign aliens. These aliens, some legal and some illegal, are not motivated by any thought of becoming Americanized. They do not want to join with the American Dream, they simply want to take from it. They fly their own flag and speak their own language. They build communities that replicate that which they, more often than not, believed they escaped from. Their communities plaque civilized discourse and destroy the shinning city on the hill. "

    VCR wrote on Dec 7, 2007 6:21 PM:

    " Try working in Mexico ilegally from the United States and see what happens if you are caught. You get fined $10,000 dollars (not pesos) and the company that hired you also gets the same fine. We ought to try that out here so everyone is treated equal. "

    urban apache wrote on Dec 4, 2007 10:39 AM:

    " Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. I thought you would use the indians killed each other excuse for the Genocide and Masscres my people went through? Ever look around, I mean really looked around. Get out of your tunnel, look around. Open a book, in fact, a Native American book, with a Native American author, We will all tell you the same thing that we went through. Europeans were persecuted for their Religious beliefs, hence, they escaped to America. They were welcomed to this country, but all they did was kill, and conquer. True History, buddy! Read it and weep. "

    Gus Hansen (cont.) wrote on Dec 4, 2007 10:02 AM:

    " so, any Mexican complains that we "stole" that land, should open the history book. Now, there is some controversy over how much was paid for the land, but again, any gripes should be taken up with the Mexican govt, as they accepted the payment. Finally, I, personally, have no problem with immigrants coming to work in America. However, I expect that they follow the laws just as a citizen would. Finally, Sofia, by saying that us "Americans" are no better than you "Mexicans", you are demonstrating your lack of effort in becoming an "American". "

    Gus Hansen wrote on Dec 4, 2007 9:57 AM:

    " Here's my comments, in roughly chronological order. The Native Americans were here first (we think), but as far as my memory serves me, they traditionally don't believe that a man can "own" land, so their argument that the white man took "their" land is devalued by their own traditions. Besides, all evidence points to them "coming" to this land as well. Was there someone here before them? The Mexican government did control the area that is now the Gila Valley, and the US governmner BOUGHT that land through the Gadsden Purchase (continued) "

    Keith C wrote on Dec 3, 2007 8:45 PM:

    " Illegals dont pay taxes and get into no trouble........why should I? Boycott taxes until all illegals are gone. "

    nationaist wrote on Dec 2, 2007 6:37 PM:

    " dont be angry at becky wilson, she is a real american,with real and valid concerns for the future of this nation.the sad truth is, that 2 billion HUMAN BEINGS would move to the USA if we let them,WHILE american seniors struggle make ends meet,how anyone could suggest that we should adopt the entire third world is insane. america needs to take care of america first. those of you who want to save the world, should simply join the peace corps. BORDERS,LANGUAGE,CULTURE ! "

    Wow!!! wrote on Dec 1, 2007 8:06 AM:

    " It breaks my heart to read the comments people are leaving about this subject. Do you really know where you came from? I don't understand how America sits back and watches it's neighbor destroy itself. Have any of you research how much money we spend on our neighbors vs. all the wars we fight on the other side of the ocean. Becky Wilson are you seriously asking God to help us, why don't you ask that God bless these Mexican for a better life. Come on people these "Mexicans" are human just like you and me. "

    nationalist wrote on Dec 1, 2007 7:52 AM:

    " black america,wake up! i can tel that illegals hve pushed black americans right out of the construcion trades here in south floida,and yet the revs. jackson and sharpton defend the poor illegals,and push for amnesty. BLACK AMERICA WAKE UP.CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN IS HOW U SHUD BE VOTING. COMPRENDE? "

    nationalist wrote on Dec 1, 2007 7:34 AM:

    " CAREFUL WHO YOU VOTE FOR IN THE 08 ELECTION, ANY AMERICAN CITIZEN WHO VOTES DEMOCRATS AND AND THEIR OPEN BORDER AGENDA, DESERVES WHAT THEY WILL GET. THIS COUNTRY CANNOT SURVIVE AS A NATION,IF THE RULE OF LAW IS NOT RESPECTED. AMERICA IS NOT THE DOORMAT FOR THE WORLD. MITT ROMNEY 08 "

    Becky Wilson wrote on Nov 30, 2007 8:09 PM:

    " " Someone please stop this invasion. It's destroying my schools, my home, my family, my neighborhood. It's terrible. Why do I have to live with all of these illegals? Why? What did I do to deserve this? God Help Us. Please! " "

    EAM wrote on Nov 30, 2007 2:49 PM:

    " It's a sad sad world we live in. Here is a reality check, people: the illegals are here because the government wants them here. Do you honestly think there is nothing the government could do to fix this? Wake up! As much as people say the illegals are bad for the economy, the government obviously thinks otherwise. People complain because they get free health care, food stamps, etc. Who gives it to them? This is your fine government at work. Complain all you want, but deporting all illegals? It ain't gonna happen! "

    Tired of Freaking Babies wrote on Nov 30, 2007 10:59 AM:

    " Illegals aren't destroying anything. All this will wash over after a couple generations, the country will just be a little browner in the process, and that's what most of you fear. The culture shift is the scariest for you xenophobes, and I advise you purchase a Rosetta Stone cd or something, and habla a little espanol. I've been to almost every continent but Australia and Antarctica, and let me tell you EVERY single country in the world lives in a multi-dialect society. Visit Asia sometime, every sign is posted in English too, and they aren't pouting. "

    Lou Dobbs Independent wrote on Nov 30, 2007 9:30 AM:

    " Our country is turning into Mexico. Once ILLEGALS have ruined this country -- look out Canada they are headed your way! I am fed up with our government that refuses to listen to "We The People". Enough is enough! "

    Kelly wrote on Nov 29, 2007 11:51 AM:

    " We are most definitely at war--for our heritage, our traditions, our language, our way of life, and our nation. It is the height of arrogance to come here and change things. "

    KRodriguez wrote on Nov 29, 2007 11:48 AM:

    " They say Americans are selfish and xenophobic for not welcoming the Mexican invaders with open arms. I say it's xenophobic to voluntarily come to another country and refuse to learn the language. To refuse to honor the culture of the host country. To refuse to adhere to its laws. THAT is xenophobia. And to come here for purely economic reasons is selfishness at its most desperate. Why have babies you can't feed? That's irresponsible. Don't come here to my country and have them, either, because I don't want to pay for it "

    From Tennessee wrote on Nov 29, 2007 8:02 AM:

    " Getting tired of this crap I hear from illegal idiots on their high horse trying to justify their invasion and burglary of the US. Seems they want to make the US into the same craphole they left in mexico and "sud" america. Clean up the mess down THERE...don't bring it here. Go home, Pedro. I got a feeling it's gunna get nasty for ya here. "

    R.E. Konrad wrote on Nov 29, 2007 7:55 AM:

    " We need another Eisenhower to get a handle on the immigration thing.....He had about 10 million sent back home. That senario needs to happen again. Mexico, especially, is sucking our blood like a vampire bat. Personally, I don't like it. It MUST stop....one way or another. If it means ill feelings, even war, so be it. "

    forward wrote on Nov 28, 2007 5:30 PM:

    " Stop talking about what happened to the Indians and Mexicans in the past. Start looking at what’s being effected in the present. Land has been stolen and reclaimed all through history. If you recent what you have here in America then why are you here. Probably because its not much better anywhere else. Stop complaining about what America could have been and look forward. "

    Bobby wrote on Nov 28, 2007 2:52 PM:

    " Look, why don't you reconquista clowns and so-called Indians face the facts. Instead of acting so morally superior, lets get down to some facts, like you say. The Aztecs brutalized all of the Indians around them. In fact, they helped the Conquistadors demolish them. Are you really so stupid as to believe a few hundred Spaniards alone could defeat hundreds of thousands of people. The Aztec kings loved human flesh. Now for the American Indians. You guys fought against other tribes and slaughtered each other for hunting territory. Give me a break. You simply met people with better weapons. Right? "

    Bobby wrote on Nov 28, 2007 2:47 PM:

    " Jimmie C bless you. Bless you for telling the truth. Just like every other people in the world who's government has or is doing bad things and must face it, some people just can't face what Mexico is doing--to its own people. Again, too bad. The truth never hurt anyone--for long. "

    apach wrote on Nov 28, 2007 11:17 AM:

    " Conservative thatcher and safford, now you know how Indians felt when you came to our country.Europeans were escaping religious persecution. I know my history, European and American History. Everything that the Whites wrote in history is misinformation, for example-Thanksgiving. The Indians saved the Pilgrims, we invited them to eat with us, we knew the land,the game, we did not come off a boat sickly and barely alive.Now you call Mexicans Illegals, Mexican people are a mixture of Native american and Spaniards. What an IRONY. Columbus is turning in his grave and Geronimo is smiling down onus. AN IRONY. "

    Urban Indian from Bylas wrote on Nov 28, 2007 11:02 AM:

    " The reason for "Invasion" is "Reconquistadore". Mexicans feel that this land was theirs first, now where does that leave us Native Americans? Well I guess its the White peoples fault for not including us in their educational history programs? Now their STUCK in the middle, should we acknowledge "Reconquistadore" or acknowledge that we Massacred a whole race of Native American Nations (By the way we still have 561 tribes in the U.S. as of 2007). We have our own stories, but we are never ACKNOWLEDGE until now, why don't you start including us in History from 1492 so-called "Discovery" tillnow. "

    El Chicano wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:50 PM:

    " Why does this rag only post comments that agree with their racist policies? "

    Native Son wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:48 PM:

    " Invasion? Yes, it started in 1492 and they didn't stop until they'd stolen all the land and killed millions. Maybe that's what you did to deserve it. "

    Tyler wrote on Nov 27, 2007 9:41 PM:

    " Mexico and their citizens are causing a GROWING HOSTILITY? Well let's examine why? 1. They claim we stole THEIR LAND? Funny how it wasn't their land to begin with---The American Indians lived here not Mexicans. 2. Americans are called RACISTS for insisting on legal immigration? Hypocrite Mexico installs the Military on their southern border! Duh? All they do is come here to take and steal. And they wonder why their is growing hostility? WE ARE SICK OF THEM. "

    Mary wrote on Nov 27, 2007 6:19 PM:

    " George Bush has insured that the invasion continues........... "

    Dave Reader wrote on Nov 27, 2007 6:16 PM:

    " Illegal Immigration is destroying this country. LOU DOBBS FOR PRESIDENT "

    Jimmie C wrote on Nov 27, 2007 6:10 PM:

    " I migrated legally from Mexico, am now a citizen and have never, nor ever will back down or even waiver from my oath to defend this land, its flag and the constitution. The truth of the matter is that Mexican officials are devoid of morals, values and dignity starting with Mexican President Calderon. No matter how low they stoop they’ll never hit bottom because they have no idea nor care where the bottom is. It is sad to see President Bush, some of our corrupt politicians and their corresponding special interest groups sanctioning and pairing up with these bottom feeders. "

    Revolutionary wrote on Nov 27, 2007 5:48 PM:

    " Sofia Ramirez wrote on Nov 27, 2007 10:36 AM: "...Americans, you're no better than us Mexicans. So I quote Bob Marley, "So before you point your fingers, Be sure your hands are clean." Apparently we ARE better, for a whole lot of reasons. Among them health care, education, quality of life, and opportunities to get ahead. That is why you ostensibly come here. You have voted with your feet for our superior system of management. Why don't you just go back to your own country for the Second Mexican Revolution? "

    Why wrote on Nov 27, 2007 3:54 PM:

    " Why did the whites come to this country? Better Life? Huh...... "

    Bobby wrote on Nov 27, 2007 2:53 PM:

    " Reconquistas like Native are deluded. As time goes by they are going to be in for a big surprise. "

    Bobby wrote on Nov 27, 2007 2:51 PM:

    " No, Sofia. That kid may have been out of line, but he can see what is going on. It's his nation. Why should he have the slightest interest in what goes on with Mexico and Mexicans. No one is starving there. That is another lying piece of propaganda. Americans will soon be starving here however, if any more of their taxes go to supporting the massive social services required by people who don't belong here legally. Then also, considering the Mexican flags at the Gran Marches, the denigration of the American flag, the in general entitled attitude... "

    go back to Eruope wrote on Nov 27, 2007 2:48 PM:

    " Every white person should should take a long look at where they came from. The hatred is so comical to me and also the hypocricy. Whites play the victim role more then any other race, you reap what you sow, what a disgraceful race you have become reserving the right to a better life for yourselves and the only reason you are here is for the excact same reason. "

    A Reader wrote on Nov 27, 2007 1:31 PM:

    " Here is a link to an insightful commentary "Mexican Duplicity" that adds to the subject: http://www.americanpatrol.com/GUESTCOLUMNS/DWYER/MexDuplicity040323Dwyer.html "

    Sofia Ramirez wrote on Nov 27, 2007 9:36 AM:

    " Ever hear that desperate times call for desperate measures? Such as risking your life to cross a border to a side full of people who hate you, just so you can be able to put bread on the table? Just today I was running to class and a kid yelled, "That's right, run back to Mexico!" What does that say about his parents and the society that's influencing him? It resonates IGNORANCE and ARROGANCE. Americans, you're no better than us Mexicans. So I quote Bob Marley, "So before you point your fingers, Be sure your hands are clean." "

    June wrote on Nov 27, 2007 8:14 AM:

    " I would like every presidential candidate to have to answer this question: "What do you personally gain from illegal immigration. Of course, they'd need a shot of sodium pentathol before replying, but their answers should be very interesting. "

    Native wrote on Nov 27, 2007 7:19 AM:

    " I know our elders felt the same way Becky Wilson felt when the "Whites" invaded this country. This country is getting what it deserves! Karma is a crazy thing! "

    concerned wrote on Nov 27, 2007 7:16 AM:

    " I'm waiting for the hate crimes to begin in the valley, I appreciate this paper allowing ingorant rants to take place, and irrational thoughts to be published. "

    legalatina wrote on Nov 27, 2007 6:45 AM:

    " The arrogance of the Mexican government, the Mexican consulates and elected officials knows no bounds. They are reeling with anger because they no that the overwhelming majority of U.S. citizens in this country are absolutely fed up with their meddling, their disrespect for our laws, our system of immigration, our language, our civilized, decent way of life. Their demands, their protests, their propaganda can't change the fact that the majority of their people in this country are not assimilating, they commit crimes, they drive drunk and don't care. "

    Edward wrote on Nov 27, 2007 1:37 AM:

    " In America you have the freedom to go wherever you want in the country, even to areas close to the border...Mexicans also have the constitutional right to go anywhere they want in their country...so it's not the Mexican government's responsibility to restrict their citizens from getting too close to the border. "

    DON DELL wrote on Nov 27, 2007 12:33 AM:

    " ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION DESTROYS YOUR FUTURE ! "

    Tom wrote on Nov 26, 2007 11:43 PM:

    " we need to put the U.S Military on the border right now. if Mexico can put their military on their southern border to prevent people coming into their country illegaly, then why can't the U.S do the same. the 14th admendment needs to be changed to "only children of legal residents will automatically become U.S. citzens". i say just build a 300ft. concrete wall along the southern border from Texas to California with only 3 points of entry in Texas / Arizona & California. "

    legalatina wrote on Nov 26, 2007 8:48 PM:

    " THe hypocrisy and arrogance of the Mexican government knows no limits. Fortunately we aren't the sheep that Calderon, Fox, BUSH, MCCain, REID thought that we were. Americans of all political parties, races, colors, creeds are finally waking up to the illegal alien anarchy in this country. We will hold all elected officials accountable to the voters. La RAZA, and its ethno-supremacist leaders and affiliates be damned! "

    Hessie L. Harris wrote on Nov 26, 2007 8:37 PM:

    " Mexico is not the only hyprocrite here. Illegal immigrants are romantically portrayed as Juan and Juanita Valdez who "only want to work" and send money back home. So what were those "protests" about in which thousands of illegal immigrants took to the streets demanding rights that they do not have? Remember they are not even supposed to be here.Why not go home and make demands of their own country which would be justified? There is plenty of hypocrisy to go around. "

    Mark wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:38 PM:

    " It is all about OIL.The US is afraid to make the Mexican Gov. mad for fear of being cut off the 15% of oil we need daily. I wish I were presicent for one day. I would fix this problem at the point of a GUN. I am retired, on a fixed income but not only do I have to support our children but Mexico as well in more taxes for more schools and more teachers. It is time to revolt. We need to march on Washington to take back our government!!!! "

    American First wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:13 PM:

    " You want to stop corporate America... STOP buying! Don't buy anything for six months. The country will be begging Americans to buy. This will place the power back to the people. And they will gravel at your feet! No cell phones, laptops, software, plasma TVs, especially no cars!... I promise, they, corporate America will beg the President to force Americans to buy! When that starts, call, write your Senators and Representatives and say, when the illegal immigrants are sent home, Ill buy something. "

    Bill in FLA wrote on Nov 26, 2007 5:39 PM:

    " I'm sure most everyone has seen the movie "Aliens" Its happening right here in America! They implant their offspring and its only a matter of time before we are destroyed from within. "

    enraged wrote on Nov 26, 2007 5:10 PM:

    " WAR. WE ARE AT WAR. "

    Vickie wrote on Nov 26, 2007 3:10 PM:

    " Becky Wilson--You are not alone. Illegals have devastated schools and neighborhoods all over the country. Please join a group like: FAIR (www.fairus.org) Numbers USA (www.numbersusa.org)-- Numbers USA allows you to send free faxes to you rep and senators. To see how your rep and senators are doing on immigration: www.betterimmigration.com As rtkr said--and it bears repeating--you can make a difference. "

    Edie wrote on Nov 26, 2007 2:24 PM:

    " The best way to stop this is to do an economic boycott of American Businesses. Don't buy anything unecessary (clothes, electronics,furniture, etc)for 2-3 three weeks. The only thing businesses understand is the bottom line. Let them know that they will not put the subsidizing of their cheap labor on U.S. citizens. Even the businesses that are not directly effected will be pressured by those that are. Contact all of the organizations like numbersusa.com, fairorg.com and let them know how you feel and ask that they organize a nationwide economic boycott. It will work! "

    Loke wrote on Nov 26, 2007 2:12 PM:

    " Why would corporate America want to loose it's slave labor work force? Corporate America controls both parties, therefore nothing will be done to resolve this issue. We need a new representation in our corrupt government....one that works for the LEGAL people not just for the elite that line their pockets. "

    Buzzm1 wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:55 PM:

    " Section 1011 provides $250 million per year for Fiscal Years (FY) 2005-2008 for payments to eligible providers for emergency health services provided free to undocumented aliens and other specified aliens. Two-thirds of the funds will be divided among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, based on their relative percentages of undocumented aliens. One-third will be divided among the six states with the largest number of undocumented alien apprehensions. Roughly only 30% of the medical expenses of illegal immigrants are reimbursed to hospitals, this translates into a loss of $667 million per year. "

    Todd Nelson wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:54 PM:

    " The more illegal immigrants that flow into this country, the more it will decrease incentive and motivation to assimilate. I'm pretty sure my company only hires legal workers, but I promise you the cleaning ladies don't even try to speak a word of English. And they often get pregnant, thereby contributing to an environment that accommodates people who are unwilling to assimilate. "

    rktkr wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:53 PM:

    " Becky, Sadly, apathy allowed this to happen. We were not attentive to what our leaders were doing, what Business was doing, and we believed that our "own people" would never betray us for greed. I am every bit as upset as you are about this. It is bigger than you think. Don't give up, get mad. Get active, write letters, start talking to your friends, your neighbors, any who may share your concerns. Educate yourself on SPP, NAU, Federal Reserve, Business corruption in the US government. Then... VOTE! You CAN make a difference. "

    Jay wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:29 PM:

    " Mexico is chronically corrupt, decade after decade, with no end in sight. But Bush, Clinton, McCain, Kennedy, etc. have made a deal with Mexico's elites - to take Mexico's peasants to satisfy US firm's desire for cheaper and cheaper lower, which is common for all business's, everywhere. The American people be damned. Get ready for the North American Union, it's a done deal. Bye-bye USA. "

    Bobby wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:00 PM:

    " Mexico is a nation of minerals, vast coastline for fishing, oil, fantastic tourism, and elites who send people who want to work to a foreign nation because these elites are so corrupt, so unethical, that it makes American politicians look like angels, and that's quite a feat. "

    apache wrote on Nov 26, 2007 12:56 PM:

    " U.S. Govt took away our language and identity, but give so much to the illegals that are not u.s. citizens, we fought for our lands and our rights, yet are never recognized in history books. "

    Ron wrote on Nov 26, 2007 12:45 PM:

    " Well, I agree, that one of the many issues I and other Americans have with Mexico is their blatant hypocrisy. I wholeheartably disagree that "most Americans love their Mexican neighbors". When you have Mexicans like narco-president(s) Calderon and Fox as the countries spokespeople I have nothing but contempt. Furhermore; the fact many (60%) ordinary citizens of Mexico believe in and preach reconquista (Aztlan) of the southwestern United States doesn't cause much of a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach either.Finally, the fact that 80% of every illicit drug in this country comes through Mexico doesn't elicit feelings of brotherhood. "

    Hgrege wrote on Nov 26, 2007 12:40 PM:

    " All illegal aliens need to be deported. Plain and simple... "

    Becky Wilson wrote on Nov 26, 2007 10:27 AM:

    " Someone please stop this invasion. It's destroying my schools, my home, my family, my neighborhood. It's terrible. Why do I have to live with all of these illegals? Why? What did I do to deserve this? God Help Us. Please! "

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