Why do most Mexicans remain illegals?
339990
The illegals stay illegal to avoid paying taxes and to rip off the system. legitimate citizens have to foot the bill for them.  There are several cities in California that have sued the Mexican government for billions of dollars in an attempt to recoup some of the losses caused by illegal Mexican immigrants.  It's a real problem for the US, not just California, and one which the federal government seems unwilling to address.  After all it's easier just to let the taxpayers pay for illegal immigrants that to make the hard choices and take the ugly actions necessary to deal with this plague.
421487
do you think Mexicans are the only illegals in the US?  Illegals use Mexico to cross the boarder - including Russians, Salvadorians, Guatemalans and many others.  What about the Asians which arrive in shipping containers and hide out in the Chinatown's all over the country?\nWouldn't it be better to track those within the country and have them come in legally?\nDidn't you hear what happened to Walmart who hired a cleaning company who hired illegals?  We all benefit from having illegals - how do you think you get your cheap produce?
519209
The poor put upon Mexicans yadda yadda yadda. They are by far the largest percentage of illegal aliens here but they are not the only ones. I just think it is ludicrous that they can enforce their laws but bit@# when we try to enforce or even TALK about enforcement of ours. We have the most liberal immigration policies world wide.\nDoesn't it just piss you off that the illegals get TO STAY HERE while in limbo. The people who are doing it the LEGAL way are getting shafted. The 'end of the line' statement is crap. All the people who have been waiting in THEIR OWN COUNTRIES for legal status should be insulted it is a slap in the face for all law abiding people world wide.
804694
At least 95%. And the pro side is just as guilty of it as anyone else here, even though they deny it. "Oh, but Mexicans are such hard workers, have such strong family values," etc. Well, what about the 43% that ISN'T Mexican? It is easier though, to associate Mexicans with illegal immigration because they are the majority, because of the marches and the outspokeness of those who are Mexican or represent mostly Mexican people. Also because it's very easy for most to assume that if you speak Spanish, you must be a Mexican.
226656
As it stands right now,illegals are here in this country and no one knows their whereabouts or who they are,in places like Chicago some with criminal records have taken over the street gangs,they are used as shooters against other gangs and as enforcers for extortion against small buisnesses,since there is no record who or where they are the law in many cases can't find them since most will flee back to mexico for awhile till things die down,an identification would at least show who is in this country criminal or otherwise.
910942
There is really no way to explain why except to say that the government of mexico is totally concerned with what others are doing at the cost of it's own people. It is the type of government that would rather keep more than half of it's people below poverty and at the same time have legislative meeting to petition the American government to allow criminals to walk free in American society. The government of mexico and the people who put them there are NOT accepted as a world class country for just that type of reason.
412532
Wow, people really shouldn't generalize and say that all Mexicans are this and that.  Obviously, stereotypes are there for a reason, but we must understand that many Mexicans don't fall into the derogatory categories that some are throwing around.  I think we also need to look at perspective.  Most of the responses I've heard are from Americans who are most likely more privileged than immigrants from the start.  Mexico is a pretty poor country with not a lot of opportunity.  Those crossing the border are not doing so to sit in a la-z-boy and chug beer.  They braved police punishment and death to get here so that they could find a better life.  It's true that some may come to receive benefits, and what they are doing is illegal, but most are just trying to get out of poverty.  I wonder if we were born into a poor Mexican family if we wouldn't seek to cross the border, any means possible.\n\nInteresting point: Did you know that Mexico's economy would virtually collapse without the money Mexican workers in the U.S. send back to their families and friends in Mexico?
1143627
It's mainly Mexicans. Due to the fact we share a large border with Mexico, there are constantly people crossing legally and illegally. The problem is that the coyotes have ways of getting them across, they probably have connections with border patrol.
806768
Americans are upset because Mexicans sneak across the border and enter the country illegally.  They use millions of dollars in our social programs, food stamps, health care and fill our schools with kids who can't speak English.  There culture is very different from average Americans.  They live in sub-standard housing here and ship the money they earn illegally back to Mexico.  Because of them crime has risen up to 30% in some of our cities.  The problem is they are here illegally.  They need to come in through legal channels or stay in Mexico.
1048763
Well, to be fair, not all illegal mexicans are like that....probably more like 90%.  :-)
827396
The only reason some Americans think Mexicans are the only ones crossing our border is because that's the impression Mexico gives. \n\nEven when we announce our THOUGHTS about securing our border to keep Islamic terrorists out, Mexico comes unglued and yells out that no one is coming across except young, strong, hardworking Mexicans just looking for a better life.  Then accuse us of wanting to secure our border for racist reasons, that we're greedy and don't want to share our wealth with Mexico.\n\nSo listening to Mexico what's a person to think?
495291
The way things are now, Bush is going to allow most of the illegals to become legal.  The vast majority of illegals are Mexican, so 4Kit may have a valid point there. By sheer numbers alone, Bush is being more lenient to the Mexican population than he is to others by allowing the illegals to pursue citizenship in the US.
1084750
It's not about race or ethnicity. Illegal aliens come in all colors. It is not about Mexico or any other specific country. It is about enforcing the immigration laws of the country.
1142145
If the illegality of crossing the border was where it ended, probubly not a REALLY big deal but ...it doesn't end there. They come here poor, unenculturated, unaware, uneducated, unhealthy and un many other important things. They don't come here "un fertile" however.\nBeing in the "Un state" they are in, they don't have insurance, to cover their rather bad driving (many times while intoxicated) and the damage they do after they hit and run, is born by the property owner and or the insurance co. Rates go up, dislike for the Mexicans is fostered and Americans in general are demeaned both by the criminality, as well as the degredation of the lawful process that we usually live within.\nI don't know about you folks, but if I conduct myself in such a way as to break the law, I know there is a high likelyhood I will be caught and brought to justice. I have something to lose. The illegal hasn't got much or anything to lose. This illegal thang makes for two different systems of justice; a higher standard for us Americans ...and a lower standard for the illegals. Not a very fair, equitable or workable situation. It has to end for many reasons.
566898
Its not Mexicans that people hate; its illegal immigrants, but so many illegal immigrants are from Mexico so uneducated people just don't make the distinction.
514783
I can tell you Mexican people are the biggest majority. Not being racist, just stating facts.
666794
Well...not all of them...I do like the way Mexico deals with illegals..but the way they deal with legals is pathetic. For instance ANY legal immigrant in Mexico cannot possess the deed to their own home.