once Mexico is a USA state...big business will move in and jobs will be offered and pay in dollars....all mexicans will be US citizens...no need to cross any border illegally anymore...Mexican crooks at the top will be eliminated....
125235
if mexico is a state. then there is not such word being illegally or you cant get rid of them.
462880
It is obviously a very good idea for Mexico, since it effectively will do away with our southern border, which is one reason why Bush isn't exactly enthusiastic about the fence ... which will have to be dismantled in 2010, if the spp agreement comes into full fruition ... I really can't understand how anyone would want to get rid of the United States as we see it, but that will be the inevitable outcome ... and like everything else, this one has been organized behind the backs of the American people, who by and large don't know what shenanigans take place since it never seems to be discussed ... and if you think voting Dems in will change it, not a hope ...
637969
Illegal's are used by businesses & big business RUNS our government, together they keep wages too low to actually live on, reinforce the need for illegal's to work here & outsource other jobs to other countries, putting even more Americans out of work...Americans are being pushed out of our own country and our money and jobs are going to other countries, so big businesses can save money on wages & healthcare...I wonder why American's want imigration reform...
440834
No but the US would be better off without ILLEGAL Mexicans\n\nThe US looses $5 Billion each year to Illegal Immigrants sending money back to Mexico... And that's JUST in Texas... In Southern California its $25 Billion...  It's destroying the US economy\n\nNo... this situation does not compare in the least to the AA community
243126
Economic problems require economic solutions. Mexico has used the US as a safety release valve for too long now, it's time to pressure them to improve the lives of the people there.
128332
America would be a trashed slum from coast to coast. Mexico would be fairly empty of the poor, they'd be up here, living on the streets and selling drugs to get food. Our welfare system would have ran out long ago. The rich in Mexico would have beautiful homes with perfectly kept lawns that are maintained by the former poor Mexicans that stuck it out and stayed, and now get nice wages.  American citizens will probably band together and organize, to try and get a handle on the situation. \n \nThe issue is ILLEGAL immigrants. Mexicans and other Latinos are 65%+ of the illegal immigrants coming into the USA. It's the southern border at Mexico that is the problem of such a glut in illegals coming into the USA. We might refer to them as Mexican, but I guess that is wrong, because there ARE people from Central and S. America coming to the USA via the Mexican-American border. We don't want all immigrants to leave. We want illegal immigrants to leave, of any origin. Want to know why??\n\n***The protesters want to take over this land of ours****\n\n***************America better wake up********************\n\n****GET YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR A$$E$ AND PAY ATTENTION*** \n\n- Illegally crossing the border is a FEDERAL offense, a felony. - The issue is ILLEGAL immigrants, not LEGAL immigrants -They are hired by businesses in our country, the businesses should be prosecuted for hiring illegals \n-They pay lower wages to the illegal immigrants than they once paid the American worker, thus American worker wages fall -Americans would do the jobs at the fair wage the businesses formerly paid them. -There is no job they do that Americans won't do. When they say they work harder than Americans, that is a racist remark. Plus, Americans worked to build and keep this land, we didn't run to another country crying with our hand held out. We have stamina and PRIDE. -Illegal immigrants abuse our govrnment assistance programs that were meant for the citizens of the USA when they fall on hard times, not illegal immigrants\n-They can't afford doctors so they glut the ER of hospitals to seek medical care -Our forefathers built this country. Some were illegal, that was then, this is now. We now have immigration laws that are to be abided by, we didn't then\n-Our country fought the Mexican-American war and WON, then paid $15 million dollars for that land and for the privilege of whooping the Mexicans a$$e$ -The illegal immigrant worker is only a tip of the iceberg of problems to come, brought by the illegals coming across the border. They want "conquista" (reconquor), they'll tell you that. They want that land we whooped their butts for, they can't accept defeat. -They flew their flags in protest of the USA, the very country that has been filling up their outstretched hands. -they bring in their drugs and gangs.\n-They disrespect the people of the USA and our leaders. They should be deported and the sooner the better. Our borders should be tightened up and patrolled with armed guards. America needs to wake up. You may or may not agree with me, but be sure you know ALL the reasons for wanting the illegals OUT. I'm not finished but I'll stop for now--whew!!-----CherokeeRose
169138
It Dont Matter- \nAfter This, Illegals Will Have Difficulty Finding Jobs\nThis Matter Is Out Of The Hands Of The Legislation \nThe American Public Will Make The Ranks Of ILLEGAL Immigrants Obsolete By Keeping Them Out Of The Workplace\nThey Wont Recieve Nearly As Many Social Services As Before\nAnd The Comprehensive Reform Approach Is Going To Do Just What Its Supposed To Do-ENFORCE The Laws- The American Citizens Will ENSURE That, As Far As THIS Issue Is Concerned\nEither Way, The Numbers Of ILLEGALs Will Decrease\n\nKeeping It Real(Below)\n\nLets Keep It Real-NOBODY Is STARVING To Death-\nNOBODY From Mexico Anyway
460751
Free Trade is driving integration of Mexico and USA faster than any other treaty. The reality is Mexican economy collapse we get a surge of migrants from Mexico and it will cost more in tax payers money in the long term to protect the border. Good idea be to work with Mexico to improve their standard of living so they would not need to migration north, and America to realize that a growing Mexican at a 5% clip a year would add 1.5% more economic growth to the Untied States and start to reverse the migration process, and opening the borders long term would be benefit for all involved do you really wanna get a passport, and paper just to drive to Mexico for a visit. We need to speed integration with Mexico at the same time put of tariffs on China to reduce pressure on the low-skilled workers in both countries at will never compete with sub-par low wages. China is cheating the currency markets that is driving wages down in Mexico and the United States. We cant solve the Mexican immigration problem with unilateral solutions it requires bilateral solutions to resolve this long term.
222327
If it goes through, I just don't think the rules will be enforced.  \n\nWhy should we think that the illegals will step forward and get this national i.d. card and pay fines and taxes?  They have not respected our laws thus far, so I don't see why they would start now.  \n\nOh, and how can the illegals prove if they have been here illegally for 2, 5, 10 years or whatever.  It's ridiculous!\n\nAs far as border security, I think it's a Band-Aid.\n\nI have been a Bush supporter forever...but here is where we part ways.
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secure the borders (both) then begin a systematic deportation process in tandem with strict fines and possible revocation of business licenses for employers who are not properly validating perspective employee work status.\n\nI am in line with 77% of Americans who support the house on enforcement. Just as before...Amnesty will not work. It has been tried and it is in part responsible for the national domestic crisis that America is facing now.\n\nMexico is NOT doing enough. They are actually encouraging this behavior in a big way. The Mexican government seems in way over their heads. I do not believe there is any thing the Mexican government can do to clean up the corruption that has brought that country to it's knees short of bringing in the U.N.  I am surprised that the people of Mexico have yet to organize a labor strike in their own country.
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As those who rule what is now Mexico conquered lands from those who preceded them, the United States conquered lands that those who rule Mexico in the 1840s.  A major difference today is the way the two governments treat immigrants, that is legal immigrants.  \n\nVisitors and immigrants to Mexico are absolutely outsiders virtually forever, the Mexican government intent is to not assimilate them into their society.  In the United States the intent is to assimilate them into our society as rapidly as possible.  The only challenge is that of legality of the immigrant.  The current challenge is that the numbers of those who have come to the United States have swelled to unheard of numbers and most are undocumented immigrants.  These individuals are (for the most part) needed as part of the united States economy but should be “documented” both for the good of the United States and the immigrant (e.g., to get a living wage and benefits).  The reason for this is the way that Mexico is treating its own poor, that is, empowering them to leave for subsistent income.  \n\nSolutions will be found to address and solve the undocumented nature of the immigrant challenge and to control the increasing influx of such immigrants.  As that occurs, assimilation will occur as the younger people will become more a part of the cultures within the United States and while they will remain proud of their heritage, most will opt to remain in the United States (becoming full citizens) rather than return to areas of Mexico with less opportunity for their children.\n\nThe solutions to this are primarily two areas.  One is to control the border so that assimilation can occur are a easy pace and, to assist Mexico to change their economy so that these individuals will remain in their own country because of increased opportunity.  The United States might be able to assist with this by creating incentives for U. S. based companies which have developed branches in other countries to move those branches to Mexico.  This will assist creating new opportunities in Mexico developing a strong middle class with increasing purchasing power which will increase a more balanced trade between the United States and Mexico.  This type of goal is attainable because the Mexican people are intelligent and hard working with a desire for a better future.  The only question is, will the rulers of Mexico allow such a development.\n\nConsider the ultimate result of such a program, The three countries (with differences) Canada, Mexico, and the United States, increasingly working together as a block.  This would eventually draw in other Central American, Caribbean, and South American countries into a Western trading bloc unmatchable across the world.  \n\nWhile all such things as the current situation cause concern and challenges, they should be viewed as opportunities to develop new directions to ultimately enhance individual liberties.
245827
I think this question answers the whole immigration question.  Mexico is sending all their militants and criminals out of their country into ours with Bush's blessing. Make my day...shoot an illegal.
318511
The reason that land belongs to the United States is because the people that lived there at the time wanted to be a part of the United States, not Mexico. Apparently, nobody wants to live in Mexico since they all want to come here. I wouldn't want to live in Mexico. If I were a Mexican citizen I would want the whole country of Mexico to become part of the United States.
255855
The scenario you describe could very well happen here.  Especially if illegals receive amnesty and are able to bring tens of millions more of their relatives from back home.  They will pretty soon become a majority - at least in places like California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.\n\nUnfortunately, most people refuse to look at history and learn its lessons.
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So many Mexicans come to the U.S. for the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their families. And, yes, that includes more money.\n\nThere are many Mexican doctors, lawyers, architects, professors, dentists, etc. that cross that border to come to the U.S. to make more money than their profession currently pays in Mexico. This means many MX immigrants working as bus boys, cashiers, baggers, house maids, or laborers are not accustomed to that type of work, but it pays alot more than being a doctor in Mexico.\n\nThese people come for the money, but would also be loyal to the country that gives them this opportunity. Meaning many would love to be American citizens, but the process takes such a long time.\n\nI don't think there will any "ruling themselves." They all just want a chance to make more in this country than they ever could in their home country... which is the same story of all immigrants to the U.S. throughout our history... :)
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It sounds like you advocate the commingling of the two. Tijuana's still a city in Mexico, San Diego is still a city in the United States, and at least this week, California is still part of the United states also, though there's conflicting views on how long that'll last for...\nTijuana's also supposed to be a good place to buy fake ID, drugs, and lots of other things...never been there, never planning on going...Mexico's got Grande crime problems that they don't seem to have any control over...someday, maybe around 2760, or so, make it May of the year 2760, when Mexico finally has a good handle on drug crime and their other social problems etc., then it'll be worth considering making things more open...but, as long as they're making money in Mexico by aiding and abetting crime against the USA, let's have that border fence...and border enforcement, and employer enforcement, and the whole 9 yards...
614663
It would be really interesting to form the United States of Amexicanda! And it is odd that we seem to fear Mexicans so much. But if tacos powered industry and automobiles, we would be in Mexico for sure.