Dear Mr. President. I watch the news too, I see the papers too. I see that ILLEGAL ALIENS are taking: plumbing jobs, electrician jobs, truck driving jobs, dock worker jobs, welding jobs, and now you want to include nursing jobs. THESE are things that AMERICAN CITIZENS are in school learning to do. THESE are NOT jobs AMERICANS won't do WHICH YOU PROMISED wouldn't happen. All your guest worker program will do is protect ILLEGALS into keeping jobs AMERICANS want. You are a bunch of LIARS, This includes the SENATORS that vote your way, which will be getting an unemployment check come November or whenever they run. Including McCain, and Kennedy.

Posted by: Patriot -L on April 26, 2006 12:47 PM

Since this debate centers on an illegal human trafficking operation, one would think that the Judicial Branch, in the very least, would be vigorous in enforcing these laws that are already on the books.

Gradual attrition is entirely achievable, and in fact, I recently spoke to a legal Mexican resident who laughed and said sure, if jobs were available in Mexico, the illegals would rather be "home" than in the United States. (What does that say about the theory that they're here to become Americans, rather than merely for the jobs?) The whole challenging issue of not wanting to leave 20 million illegal immigrants out in the cold is a political one, not a legal one, and this is where a good neighbor policy that focuses on the economic development of Mexico needs to be addressed. If open border advocates truly cared about the well-being of illegal immigrants, they would spend their energy in this area, but instead, they lobby for the mutual poverty of American and Mexican workers by job duplication, a classic problem inherent in any corporate merger. And are the United States and Mexico corporations owned by a few shareholders, or are they political entities that should find a best way to represent their citizens?

Remember, amnesty advocates (those who are true believers and will listen to reason), because the cost of living is lower in Mexico, a fair wage in Mexico does more to lift people out of poverty than a slave wage in America. Furthermore, by repatriating to Mexico, Mexicans would return to families and communities and live in a country where practicing a language and culture empowers them, rather than relegates them to underclass status.

Such an effort would be strategic in terms of the future prosperity and stability of this hemisphere, and if done thoughtfully, I think it would net a huge payoff. Not only would it lift health care, education and other burdens off society, but it would also put Americans back to work, dramatically reduce enforcement and detention costs, and help prevent terrorists from entering via Mexico. Longer-term, it would also goodwill with Mexicans and help make Mexico an ally of the United States, rather than a country that could form alliances with potential adversaries abroad. (While the United States may be involved in the internal affairs of countries abroad, a US weakened by balkanization and economic strain would be vulnerable to similar encroachment in our sphere of influence, as the Soviets proved in Cuba during the Cold War.) I've written several times about specific steps we could take that would help Mexico without costing taxpayers, and I'll repost them if anyone requests.

Posted by: FCannon on April 26, 2006 01:12 PM

Yes, would you please repost?

I'd like to use those points when contacting my legislators and writing letters.

Posted by: treehugger on April 26, 2006 01:57 PM

Many thanks to FAIR for being there. Seriously, if they werent there-who would be listening for us? Who would we rely on to get the facts-and their ACCURATE TRANSMISSION ??? Not the nightly news-not the local fish-wrap rag. We are all indebted to these people.

Posted by: FornaxUltor on April 26, 2006 02:00 PM

I hope there are more and more lawsuits of this kind and that they are all won.
I am so sick of Bush and his idiots pushing how much we need immigrants, whether they are legal or not, and that they only take jobs Americans don't want.
Bull! Just today on Yahoo, I saw a headline about how the government is trying to expedite the immigration process. I didn't even click on the article to read it, as the headline alone just turned by stomach. I can't believe that so many people in this country are so stupid.

Posted by: Born American on April 26, 2006 03:57 PM

treehugger, no problem. One thing I'll say first, though, is that as a highly educated but vastly underemployed American worker, I'm doing a job the think tanks won't do and can't devote myself full-time (nor do I have the resources at hand) to come up with the comprehensive plan itself. That's "a job that government won't do" that we citizens are offering here free and for the public good. Having said that, here are some things I've proposed:

1) Encourage the ascension of good leadership in Mexico. One name that has come up is Lopez Obrador, who opposes emigration. It's hard to think of a polite way to say this, but the United States may have ways of encouraging political outcomes. We must find a way to break the cycle of corruption in Mexico and allow a rule of law in a country that shares a long border with our country. It's a matter of national security. Some of us here, including myself, are of the opinion this is highly achievable, if the political will is there.
2) Shift a portion of manufacturing production from the PRC to Mexico. This would give the Mexican economy an immediate shot in the arm, and I bet almost anyone in Washington would acknowledge that the USA has manuvered itself into too much dependence on the PRC. There's a certain fear involved in this, but it's a process that must be done, although I agree it needs to be done with careful guidance from our diplomats.
3) Consider having Mexicans build retirement communities for Boomers, who are going to need more affordable housing as they retire. This would require infrastructure development, and it's really not up to me to suggest which firms or countries benefit, but isn't that the job of Washington to broker such things? A Super Fund was set up for Spain when Germany was flooded with illegal labor from Spain, and it worked. The US and Canada might put up this money, depending on public support and need. Loans could also be considered, although debt always needs to be used judiciously. The thing is, with the economic bubble popping here in the US, Mexico could become a new opportunity for American businesses, too, as long as Mexican interests are benefiting enough to want this inflow of investment.
4) Maximize Mexican natural resource development within the standards of our hemisphere. This is politically best achieved when the Mexican people gain the lion's share of the benefits, but healthy relations with Mexico would spawn all kinds of new opportunities for American businesses.
5) Any Marshall Plan for Mexico would need to be carefully monitored for corruption, i.e., making sure the money is not squandered.
6) Education reform in Mexico, cultural exchange, technology transfer, there are a lot of other things that could be done without actually merging two sovereign, distinct countries that don't even share a common language.

I've used the analogy of Italy and Switzerland before. We live in a relatively young nation and still have baggage from past migration and wars in this region, and it's time we settled down and matured as a region imo. This could be best achieved through allowing two, distinct nations and cultures to live side-by-side in peace.

Posted by: FCannon on April 26, 2006 03:57 PM

Haven't the people of Arizona recalled Mccain yet ?

Posted by: pancho villa on April 26, 2006 07:52 PM

It appears Cargill, Inc. & Seaboard Corp. are closing their meat processing plants to allow workers to attend the rallies.

Posted by: LB on April 26, 2006 08:36 PM

I hope that the Supreme Court doesn't turn a blind eye to what really needs to happen here. Hiring illegals has to be a RICO offense, particularly with companies, who have recruiters going to Mexico and other countries to help illegals come to this country. Another issue the Supreme Court needs to look at is the issue of sanctuary cities. I find it totally hypocritical that in California, Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Lieutenant Governor Cruz Bustamante are stating it is a hate crime for whoever has been sending them negative mail. Both of these males have been aiding and abetting those who are in this country illegally, which is against our current federal laws. Now they are upset that others might be ignoring the laws of this country and acting against them, when they are ignoring laws themselves. Talk about the pot calling the kettle hateful. The FBI is looking into the matter, but I want them to look into the issues of santuary cities, which are in violation of current federal laws, too, and stop the practice. Maybe the Supreme Court needs to take a stand on this matter and soon! We wouldn't be in this immigration hell, if those in power followed the laws of the land. When 20 + million illegals are protected in this country, then they are a threat to those of us, who are citizens and who are in this country illegally. Now these two ultra-liberal clowns are "worried" about a few threats to their safety! I wonder if they have any idea how many US citizens and legal aliens have been victims of crimes by illegals. I wonder if they have a clue about the levels of ID fraud by illegals and how much this is costing our nation. They certainly don't care about us, don't care about the disappearance of the middle class and don't care about their sworn oaths to uphold the laws of this nation. Who cares what happens to politicians, who don't seem to understand they are not above the law themselves. Personally, I see what these two have been doing during their political careers to be the initial hateful criminal actions. Why in the world were they so naive as to believe that poking sticks at people, expecting them to pay for the cost of illegals, just so they could have a few votes and some money in the coffers, wouldn't backfire. We used to call it the s**t hitting the fan! They worked very hard to be in the position they are in and now they are screaming they are victims. My God, how many victims do we have in this immigration issue? When one fails to adhere to the laws of a nation and then cries victim, then there are some serious personality disorder issues that must be examined with these people. Who elected these two clowns anyway? Please don't do it again and do the country a favor. Look for sane candidates when voting. I know they are hard to find, but don't support those who do the Open Borders Puppet Dance for George Soros and the rest of the illegal immigration lobbyists. If you want to read about the possible candidates for the presidency of the corrupt narco-state of Mexico, check out the VDARE.com web site and look at the article written by Alan Wall called, "Memo From Mexico: Politicians Who Care About Immigration: Mexico's Presidential Candidates!" It's yet another eye-opener, regarding the fractured fairy tale called "Just Good People Trying to Feed Their Families by Doing the Jobs Americans Won't Do!"

Posted by: jaded on April 27, 2006 12:44 AM

Everyone needs to make note of who was in the meeting with Bush today. They all agree with him on the amnesty and they all need to go. Hey treehugger, so I am not the only treehugger here? Welcome.

Posted by: Pye on April 27, 2006 01:11 AM

Patriot -L, thank you for the truth.

Posted by: Some Mexican on April 27, 2006 11:32 AM

Pray US Supreme Court stands with Legal US Workers/Families!

Pro Paqtria!

Posted by: Critter on May 1, 2006 10:48 AM