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Road to the Opposition

Submitted by John House, Sep 28, 2007 20:21

Everyone, including persons who had been illegal immigrants, tells me that our border security needs to be corrected and enforced. However, clemency is warranted in a situation where there was great poverty at home and practically no legal way to enter the United States.

The Latino immigrants from Mexico distrust government bureaucracy and political control based on their experience with governments in Mexico and elsewhere. They are natural allies of Republicans, until Republicans demonize them. While many say that Mexicans "breed like cockroaches" and that they deliberately "broke our laws," many Latino voters ask, "What sort of man would honor a border if it meant his children lived in poverty, ignorance and indifference?"

It's time to allow clemency for the dysfunctional immigration situation we have created, and to allow legal and responsible entry for the unskilled labor our economy needs.

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Oct 2, 2007 21:09

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Allan S

Sep 28, 2007 23:52

Your comments hit the nail right on the head. I believe thousands and maybe millions are begaining to feel someday... [MORE]

Bud Spaulding

Sep 30, 2007 08:59

Everyone, including persons who had been illegal immigrants, tells me that our border security needs to be corrected and enforced....

John House

Sep 28, 2007 20:21

I am a Latino and if you come to this country there is only one flag and one language I... [MORE]

Sergio Pastor

Sep 28, 2007 11:26

Once again, an argument that sets up straw dogs and confuses the terms "illegal immigrants" and "immigrants." Open borders makes... [MORE]

Robert Bove

Sep 28, 2007 09:24

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Robert Bove

Sep 28, 2007 17:58

This article is nothing but hog wash. Americans did not get to vote in the Mexico election, Why should Mexico... [MORE]

budswisr

Sep 28, 2007 08:05

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