why would Mexican parents let their children cross illegally  into the united states alone?
409076
I would life in poverty rather than risk my children's lives.  Leaving their children behind like that doesn't say much about the Mexican parents.\n\nAnd, if you cannot afford children then why multiple exponentially?
559415
They break various laws.\n\n"Any person entering the U.S. must be inspected by federal officials at his or her port of entry. Any non-citizen present in the United States who violates either of these two provisions may be subject to deportation from the U.S."
322328
Mexico wants to get rid of their poor. They personally don't care where they go just as long as they leave and send money back. These are very uneducated people and a major a drain on the Mexican society as they are on ours. Americans are very misinformed if they think our government, corporate America and small businesses like these people. Mexican serve a purpose and caring about them has nothing to do with it.
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?
1176015
If you think about it,we are all "anchor babies".They are no different than us,their parents just had to make a hard decision about coming and being here illegally.
122251
I don't think that they are afraid that a Mexican will be a terrorist but that terrorist could get into the US through Mexico.
638029
because they protect illegal immigrants.....
504543
What unity are you guys talking about.  They leave their country because it sucks so bad and then they wave that flag around here trying to push a campaign for ILLEGAL immigrant rights.  If they hated their own country so much that they needed to cross the border then they don't need to wave the Mexican flag when they want American rights.
680061
Of course they do not have a right to enter the U. S. The problem is that the government refuses to do anything to stop them. It is not only Mexicans. There are millions from all over the world. \n\nIf per chance they do happen to stumble upon one, they might send them home at taxpayers' expense.
664137
They get free child care, free medical care, food stamps, earned income tax refunds, in-state tuition, and lots of other stuff that struggling, single parent mothers don't get.  They have consulates in major cities to direct them to all the freebies, and they don't pay taxes.  They steal identities...in Utah we have over 8,000 children under 12 who has had their identities (social security number) stolen....they buy cars, get jobs and buy houses with stolen identities and work through "front" mortgage companies to buy their homes.  Man, whatalife! No wonder there is a rush to the border.....\n\nBut sooner or later the Real Legal, the Legal Immigrant will be bankrupt because of the horrific cost of these folks.
311084
Over a hundred years ago, Mexicans had to have a cow and a cart to be able to cross the border. In other words, they had to have the means to survive and travel and have some worth in order to qualify. They had to be able to support themselves somewhat. \n\nI'm in favor of feeding the hungry, but they have to want to feed themselves, and not come here to steal and break the law. They have to be willing to learn our ways and our laws and our language. \n\nIt mixes up everything, and makes laws and life pointless when we try to be everything to everyone instead of who we are and stand on the morals and values and laws our country was founded on. \n\nIt would be a big mistake to open the borders
66720
"Illegal Mexicans" come to America for the same reasons that your ancestors came to America.  America is the land of oppurtunity and unlike many other countries, America is somewhat of a meritocracy.  America is a beacon of light that advertises itself as the land of the free and the home of the brave.  \n\nYou shouldn't call them "illegal Mexicans."  They have every right to be here as you do.  Unless you are 100% Native American, somebody in your family was an immigrant.  Even if your family came over on the Mayflower, your ancestors were once "illegal  XXXXXX" as well.  Who are you to say that you are "legal" and some others are "illegal"?
992407
As a daughter of mexican parents, I have to say no. My parents, grandparents, etc., have been hard workers! I am the only one with a high school diploma and a 2yr college degree. It seems ridiculous that even after this country is what it is now because of immigrants, that they'd want to throw everyone out just because... It gets to a point when, if you really think that things are getting out of control here in USA, try to find a humane way to deal with things. My brother works as a Border Patrol supervisor in Texas, he is originally from Mexico. Meaning: Even immigrants should have a chance at a better life.. And it's possible.
1125781
Well said, I have often thought about the dangers of children crossing the border with strangers. The only argument you get back is that they need to feed their families. They should stay in their home countries and demand that their countries give them a working and living wage and stop coming to America for the alleged jobs Americans won't do....Great question you asked.
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.
204239
Because many of them are illegal aliens. They have alot to loose by this law passing. Many of these kids were brought over here by their parents on work visa's and have grown up knowing nothing but this country. They will not be able to continue their education or go to college if this law passes nor be able to apply for a SSN or drivers licence. There are very many touching stories, and it is heart breaking that these kids are going to be affected in such a bad way because of choices their parents made. So many freedoms that many of us forget and take for granted. It's a tough call, because in so many ways by not tightening down on illegal immigration and making it more of a crime we will never get a hold on it, yet there are many who are here and they are contributing in a good way to our country. It's so hard to know where to draw the line. But if this law passes they have alot to loose, I can't really blame them. They have a right to protest just like any of the rest of us, that's what makes this country great.
776971
Why sneak in?\nBecause it's faster and easier than going through the legal channels.  Because all they have to do is walk through the desert for a few hours.  Because the system allows illegals to work here, and employers to hire them without any documentation.  Because Mexico isn't doing enough to strengthen it's own economy and has become a leech on the underside of the US.  Ask Western Union how much money is sent to Mexico if you don't believe that.\nIt's really not about race, it's about money.  People want to have money and will do whatever they can to get it.  I don't blame them for coming here, but I don't think that allowing it is good for the US.