Why is it so hard for Mexico's government to keep their people happy and secure in the land they love?
611696
Because Mexico has had it really hard to build a Democracy. With out a democracy it is really hard to create a good Economy and with out a good Economy it is hard to create the same opportunities for everyone (food, place to live, education, employment, etc...) So it is not that the gov of Mexico wants to play rude with mexicans. It is question of politics. And yes, i agree with the person above me, civic culture is not learned at school so unfortunately there is corruption in the government. So, it is hard for us to keep all of us happy because we live in a place we love but many of us are poor and do not have the opportunities we wish for. \nThe basic difference (in a historic sight) is that the US started from cero, and Mexico started from 300 years of spanish coloniage. During those days Spain was not as GB in the sense of democracy and liberties, Parliament representation etc... So we had a bad example, so to speak. And a really unequal society to begin with. On the contrary the US had an equal society and therefor they could build a stable democracy and a stable free country (free economy and free life). For us, during the 19. Centrury, it was really hard to build a proper State because we were on war the whole century, independance war, invasions (US, France) and civil war. Until 1920 that formally the civil war ended we had a "democratic" government under a democratic constitution, but this government, in order to create peace between the revolutionary parties, created a state party the PRI, and this party stayed during 70 years on the government. So, until the early 80`s we had a real party system. Then until 2000 another party won the presidential race and we had Fox as president. Fox has tryied to make better conditions (economicall as well as social) but it is not so easy and less in this times when the economy of a country depends on the global trade. And what makes our situation worse is that we have to trade and compete with one of the most powerful economies in the world: the US, because of our geografical situation. And because of that, Mexico is isolated from Sudamerica also, where they have their own cooperation system in a more simetric way. So to answer to your question Mexico wants to keep their people happy, Mexico wants to secure the land. Mexicans love their country (i love my country) but it is not so easy you know? That is one of the reasons many people do not like the opinions of US citizens in these matter, because for us democracy and freedom are so hard to get, and for you are so normal. It is not normal and it is REALLY hard to get.
346594
Mexican are not "allowed" to stay. The laws are the same no matter what - its what the government CHOOSES to do about it.
662723
You should not take it as personal hatred against you.\nWe have laws and we expect them to be followed.\nYour government (IN MEXICO) is responsible for creating jobs and opportunities for you - Our government is not...it is responsible for making sure that the people here legally have opportunities to provide for ourselves and our families. There is only so much room in the life boat and my family needs the space, so you can't have it. I know that sounds mean, but that's reality.
441262
The same reason people who are born in the country have, worries about employment, strains on the welfare system, worries over the standard of living falling because so many people live in one place.\nJust because they are immigrants legal or illegal doesn't mean they don't worry about how life will change due to so many more people living in the same place with the same needs ie work, food, home etc
254740
The Mexican government is not sending them there. They go on their own free will.
786666
This has been going on in Mexico for the past 150 years.  In this case they claim several things the main being that they are not happy with the results of the last election.  Was it really fixed,...duh  this is Mexico!.     The violence is much greater closer to the U.S. border but the instigators are admittedly different, Oaxaca involves more professionals (ie teachers).  There is very little respect for law in Mexico.  hmmm, seems to be a little of that slipping up north from there too.
1012950
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!
610753
Some parts are safer than others but it is not a safe place in general. Mexico is a country that teeters on the verge of revolution. It is unstable and unpredictable. Its only a matter of time until violence against Americans increases.
352970
They have a class system.  The do not want a middle class at all all those that are beneath the rich and ruling class are to stay that way.  But like most of cultures people continue to have babies, and those babies grow up and cause a drain on the rich and ruling class.  There needs to be away to feed, cloth and keep them settled so that they will not fight to overthrow a cruel and unjust government.  So what better way than to drive them out of the homeland and into that of another country.  For their government could care less if they lived or died (do you think there is water in the desert for those of us traveling to Mexico illegally) and much less what really happens to them here. \n\n Mexico is a corrupt government that only aids to the desparate state of being that their people are in.  Flying into Mexico City, by the way, which if very beautilful, one can see as far as the eye, roof tops of cardboard boxes.  One can drive down US Hwy 10 on the West side of El Paso and see conditions across the board that are just horrifing.  One can drive into Juazes and see the manison with their great walls around them, and people lining the streets in filth and hunger.  Their government does not want them there, so whats a few million, drive them N. and get them out of Mexico, so that we may have their lands and not worry about their existence.  Of course if we can use them ( the millions they drive from Mexico)in such a way as to get America to give us more and do more for us then so be it.  And if they can use them (with lies that they are entitled to something in this land), the poor driven souls to cause unrest in America then they are for that.  \n\nIts called all for me and none for you government.  There is a very small ruling class in Mexico, they rule with an iron hand.  \n\nKiss the ground you live and work on, for it is not like another on earth.  And those that come here both legally and illegally know this, that is why they still come!
539075
YOU ARE SO RIGTH. Is like in any other relation. It needs the commitment of the two sides.\n\nIn Mexico we have a lot of work to do, that's a fact. And all of us, the citizen, the government, and the politics, should be looking at this situation, and focus their efforts on making this a better country to live on.\n\nWe need to increase the wages in general, so the decision of leaving the country wouldn't be a must, because of the big diference on wages, and the life quality.\n\nWe need to improve the healt services, the education, the infrastructure. \n\nBut in the USA, the government and the citizen have to be aware in their realities, as well, we are neighbors and comercial associates, we have a NAFTA, and we, as neighbors, are complementary. \n\nThe reality about the ages on the citizen in the USA, is that they have the mayority of their people about to retire, and the population in Mexico is mostly young. \n\nThe reality about our lands, is that the farmers cannot compite - inside the NAFTA as it is now, because the USA government subsides their farmers. \n\nThe reality about a big border.\n\nThe reality about the main consumers of drugs, so the main clients to the drug cartels in Mexico are in the USA. \n\nAll those are realities that have to be noticed as well.\n\nI believe that the only way to get trougth this is by noticing everyone of our relation issues, put them in the real balance, then we would be able to work together.
448686
the Mexican government uses military to patrol their boarders so why can't we do the same? I don't see the problem there
924484
Because the government dont want there own people in trouble.
832202
It makes them feel better about themselves, I think. If they're putting other people down, they feel higher up. \n\nI'm sure they're aware that their country isn't the greatest - and because they can't admit that the USA is the best thing that's ever happened to them, they'll become defensive and spew out harsh words and become violent in some cases.\n\nWhat are they trying to hide? Nothing - they've already shown us their true colors (hidden agenda) under all of their false patriotism. I honestly believe that they want to turn this country into another third world country like Mexico.. But it just doesn't seem to make much sense because Mexico was the country they migrated away from. \n\nIt's obvious that their hate has no validity - and they just want something to b*tch about - Nobody wants to be wrong, right? We give them millions annualy, not to mention the billions of dollars we give to their illegal immigrants who are residing here. Talk about biting the hand that feeds you.
375501
If you truly lived in Mexico for two years you would know that the parks, museums, and libraries are HUGE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!!! Maybe you should have taken the time to learn a little bit of the language, it would have gotten you farther.  I have been to panama, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, so what is your point?  Some of these countries have socialized health care, 4 weeks vacation for their workers, and pension plans.  That is why those who can make it there, stay there.  \n\nBut those who come here, are the ones to build the schools, libraries, road constructions you are talking about, and then they clean them as well.  \n\nThe taxpayer is making their contribution to their own way of life, - I know I am.  So then if you want to go on strike from contributing, you obviously want to cut off your nose to spite your face.
643979
WHAT! How dare the Mexican government not accomodate your every whim! Even after you took the trouble to jump the fence, they won't give you absolutely everything you want. The nerve!
1007669
Mexico has been and still is a very poor nation with a minority holding most of the wealth and many living in poverty.....wholla...that is why we have so many of their citizens trying to get into the US. \nI seriously doubt that they have the troops or money to send help to Iraq or would their wealthy want  to use the money to support such and action.
229710
The Mexican government does not dictate anything to the US government or to any governement besides its own. \nThe debate is, among other things, wether to criminalize illegal immigrants and Mexico just wants the US to really think about it. Most countries will not tolerate any outside interference in regards to how they run their own government... that is one of the main reasons why countries are invaded.\nMexico patrols its southern border mostly because of US pressure because most latinamerican immigrants have to come to Mexico before going to the US and this also causes a lot of trouble for Mexico. There are lots of rapes and robberies going on not only on the south but all through Mexico and some of the most dangerous gangs (like La Mara Salvatrucha) are stablishing ang breaking havoc in Mexico before migrating to the US. \nMexico's economy is better than some ountries in Latin America and although the goal of most of the immigrants is not to stay permanently in Mexico they have to compete there for the available jobs, and in Mexico, Mexicans are willing to take any available job. We cannot afford to be choosy and say we are not worth a job so let the illegal immigrants take it.