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Originally Posted by escorpio
It is a latino issue. Many come from countries in Central and South America, not just Mexico.
You seem to have some understanding and sympathy. Why are you suggesting a "big wall" and "kick 'em all outta here" approach as opposed to a viable guestworker program?
Mexico and the border region is like the U.S. Some areas are dangerous, most aren't. I feel safer in most places in Mexico than I do in the U.S.
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Are there many latinos coming from Central & South America illegally? It seems to me that if they had the means to travel such a great distance (that travel can't be cheap, so I assume poverty isn't as much of an issue for that crowd) then they would also have the means to enter through customs as they are supposed to.
I'm not against a guest worker program at all, obviously something needs to be done regarding this if for nothing else than to keep better track of visitors in this country. I do however believe that those who have entered illegally should be deported since they have shown a disregard for the laws here; perhaps since it hasn't been enforced very effectively this has been viewed by some of the Mexicans as not being a big deal, but to most Americans it is and it's presumptuous to expect them to view it as otherwise.
Now if it's someone who came here for instance 20-30 years ago illegally and has been leading an exemplary life aside from that, then what harm could come from letting them stay? Probably none. So yeah exceptions could be made.
I do think a big wall is and has been needed for a long time, and not only for the purpose of reducing illegal immigrants. If built effectively it would solve the vast majority of the border jumper problems. It would also reduce human trafficing and put a very severe crimp on illegal drugs being brought in. Everyone agrees that the border isn't monitored effectively which also makes it a prime area for terrorist concerns. Frankly that area should have been more well guarded since automobiles were first introduced (which made crossing the deserts easier), it's something that is long past due and I can only see positive benefits from it to both countries.