Why don't we just claim Mexico as part of the U. S.?  It would save alot of lives, and then the Mexicans can just stay in their own towns, since it would be part of the U. S.  They could become instant Americans, and we could industrialize and modernize their cities as we do our own.  Can't one hand just wash the other?  Come on!!!!
199730
NO!!! What makes you think that Mexicans want to be colonized by the US??\nI am a Mexican and really, I don't want Mexico to be part of the US. The fact that some Mexicans come to the US for better oportunities does NOT mean that ALL MEXICANS want to be in the US, nor that Mexicans want to loose their own identity and country for an extra couple of bucks. \nImmigration is a very complex issue and as you may nottice most of the immigrants keep their own culture and remain loyal to their countries of origin. \nIf the US tried to just take over Mexico there would be a war, I'm not saying Mexico would win but we will not go without a fight!
571177
DING!\n\nThey have an economy of over a trillion dollars.  They have a wide variety of jobs - Mexico is doing fine there now.  They send people here to colonize.  Google La Reconquista.\n\nThey have to settle the distance between rich and poverty just like the rest of us, not send their citizens backed by their government to reclaim American land and have our tax dollars support them.\n\nSealborders is waking up!!! Congradulations!!!! Email me sometime!!!\n\nIf you don't think that I wouldn't pick crops all day or clean peoples houses without shame, you don't know me and my fellow Americans!!\n\nAnd the more opportunities in America...show me!  I've got tons of friends fighting for a better life!
164774
true, you annex mexico and all the wetbacks become legal!  not bad...and they have all that oil...and those wonderful drinks with the worms....and the beaches....and the oil....and chili.....and oil.....send an e mail to dick cheney.  solve two problems with one idea!  plenty of oil, and no illegals!  smart!
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.
263615
The best thing you can do is learn to speak spanish! You will need a language credit if you plan on going to college anyway. Yes explain it is rude, because it is. Lots of non-americans do this and it is rude. I hope we pass a law that English is the official language of the U.S- I was shocked to hear it wasn't but Spanish as a second language for anglos is a reality we are going to have to live with and is here to stay. As far as Cali turning into Mexico that will never happen. Here is some food for thought..... Most of California was at one time land belonging to Mexico. (along with most of texas, arizona and new mexico) When Santa Ana lost, the land was taken by the U.S.(literally taken, soldiers and rebels going up to houses and farmsteads throwing the occupants  out by force saying this is ours now get out, but hey that is what happens in war) -- along with thousands and thousands of acres that formally belonged to Mexico. The U.S. is a nation of immigrants, and your forefathers immigrated here too. You have to expect that the demographics of our country will continue to change over time. I do think something needs to be done about illegal immigration. I also think Mexico needs to do more to develop it's own economy and corruption problems so that Mexicans would not be derperate to come here. If it weren't for those illegal immigrants, however, you would be paying $18 a pound for tomatoes and lots more for things like hotel rooms, all produce, restaurant meals and so on. If you are not liking the change in the population of where you live, this is America, nobody is making you stay here. You have 50 wonderful states to choose from, as well as any country around the world. This is something you will have to think about as you grow up.
256562
I completely agree. To all you morons saying we stole this land, and they were here first, I have this to say: Pull your head out of your ass, and get a clue. It does not matter HOW this land became The USA, all that matters is that it IS the USA.   No one treats the Mexicans like criminals, only the illegal immigrants, because they are in fact criminals.     I know not ALL of the Mexicans feel like this, but there is a large group talking about taking back this land, and some other non sense, well that sounds like they are trying to wage war to me. While the flag flying may not be treasonous, surely trying to wage war is.  The complete lack of common sense by certain people on here never ceases to amaze me.
172643
It is not easy to get into this country legally, but most things worth doing are not easy.  As you said no other country, including Mexico, allows free and undeterred migration to their country so why should the USA.  The USA is a major terrorist target and we must KNOW who is coming into our country to protect our people and property from attack. It is about the greater good.  We could open our boarders and allow any and all who want to cross to come in but then how safe would they be after the bombings, gassing and killings started.
417968
There certainly is merit to your idea!  It takes a lot of manpower to staff the DMZ.  In this case however, the US side will be the only side that would even bother standing watch.  The Mexican government doesn't seem to care.
607877
My mind is made up, there is no legitimate argument for the mexican invasion that has taken place in America. \nBeyotifool, lost, and braindead;  If mexico has problems, its a mexican problem,Not an American problem stop being stupid. What we would lose if there were no mexican criminals in this country is about 12 to 20+ MILLION  criminals! and Americans would have more jobs. There is no job an American wont do if payed a livable wage!  If all the mexicans are humans, what kind of morals have they been taught, They think its alright to overrun a nation and demand rights and priveleges for being criminals.do your neighbors behave in this manner and do you approve of people with low or no morals? Must be a tough neighborhood. And once again if they are having problems in mexico, tough! It is not an American problem! it is a mexican problem! try to keep up please.\nAmerica has a problem, can you guess what it might be?  Arrogant criminals who demand that America reward them for their criminal behavior. ie Illegal mexicans waving a foreign nations flag and marching through American streets demanding that America grant them equal status, without any allegiance to America!   To hell with the stupidity of the mexicans arguments!
301622
I don't think anyone wants to see 'guest worker' ANYTHING until about 1/2 million mexicans go HOME. After that starts to happen,then we can start talking about work permits and all that jazz....but right now, Mexico's got a problem, they forgot they LOST the war of 1848 and that americans are just going to stand idly by while they walk back in en masse. The border patrol says Bush's plan is horse%%%%,so we'll have to wait and see what's really going on with this issue, and whether or not this administration's going to carry off the kind of reforms that will make Mexico sit up and take notice...Mexico doesn't just want 2 bites, they want the WHOLE enchilada. They use their people as tools for their policy goals...hold the baby CLOSER to the camera LOLOL
416857
I agree.  I can understand the desperation of their situation, but if they want to be here, they have a responsibility to follow our laws, just as Americans who go to Mexico have a responsibility to follow their laws.  Personally, I think part of the problem is NAFTA; it has caused unemployment in all three countries involved, especially Mexico.  A bad decision on the part of the government has helped to put them in this situation.  But if they want better lives, how good can those lives be if the "goodness" was achieved through dishonesty and deception?  It's still not right for them to break our laws because they would be sending us back to the U.S. if we broke one of theirs.  That's what makes sense to me.
275434
HELL NO!!! You can think Iam a racist biggot if you want..I don't care. Do you think I could move to Mexico City and DEMAND ANYTHING?? Much less demand RIGHTS?  Of course not!!! Especially when someone is here Illegally how many rights are they actually entitled to? NONE!! Iam sick and Fuck*ing tired of going to the grocery store and picking up a box of something and having to turn it over 2 or 3 times to find where it's written in english. DO they have half the Shi*t written in english on there products in mexico?? Hell No Would they start printing every thing in english to accomodate me or anyone else english speaking? HELL NO! SOme (not all) don't pay taxes cause they work for cash. And to top it all off some Beaner re-wrote the national anthem in SPANISH so some Illegal wet-backs can sing it in spanish. They breed like rabbits, Let their kids run around in the stores like goons, can't speak the language, and drive around with no car insurance and stolen social security numbers  and I know what iam talking about I live in Texas BEANER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.....F*UCK EM' They need to go home.  As far as the flag waving goes the bastards don't deserve to carry the american one. And need to go home to mexico if they are gonna carry their flag...
394685
Yeah, I think that is extremely hypocritical. I mean, I would take it as a compliment if foreigners came here. I mean, if the Mexicans want to come, then let them. If Americans do not want foriegners coming then help make conditions better in their countries or stop visiting other peoples'.
480232
i dunno most Mexicans are comeing here. don't get me wrong they are hard working people looking for a better life. but if this continues we will have a border war with Mexico. its already starting. i work construction. most illegals work in this field they already have immigration on jobs at least once a week here they are gonna be weeded out and that's only gonna make more problems in Mexico.personally i think they should make Mexico a territory. like they did Porto Rico. or even make it a state both would profit from this. but like you said the corruption is bad. and they wouldnt want this
318418
I'm really getting tired of Americans complaining about Mexicans not learning "our" language.  English is England's language.  The uppity Americans complaining would do well to apply a little logic.  Either make one of the Native American tongues the official language, or if you want to be all modern, Americans should all learn Columbus's language!\n\nThe most convenient & realistic approach would be for more Americans to behave like everyone else in the world and learn more than one language (maybe English & Spanish), at least then you'd understand the jokes the spanish-speakers are telling about your language skills!
205099
I agree with everything you said.  The USA is the "home of the free" but everything isn't free. . .to anyone!  Rather than immigrating to the USA, why not change things in Mexico to be more like the USA if it is so desirable! We've always welcomed foreigners who adhere to our laws and become legal citizens.
585722
obeirn1:  Fianlly someone with a brain on here.  I agree with you 100%.  Here is the trouble with this immigration debate, to much prejudices, and racisits trying to run the country.  Also some of these "haters" as I have so affectionatly called them, tend to go with what the neighbor says without investingating things themselves.  Like most things, when people jump to conclusions, this whole thing will turn out to blow up in the "haters" face.  People dont realize that it is not just "Mexicans" here illegally, and if you look at the problem more, you will se that it is actually our own Governement (INS policies) that prohibit the majority of these hispanics from gaining papers.  Look at it from their side, if your kids were starving would you not do what you had to do to feed them?  Now if you cant afford food, how on earth are you to afford thousands of dollars for papers, when the wages in countries like Mexico are 5 bucks a week....people just think they know all when they refuse to see the tarnish on the coin.  ~~To answer the question, I am ashamed that as a whole, americans think they are somehow better than the rest of the world!~~