You know, the simple fact of the matter is that our economy is profoundly broken. Americans want better paying jobs so the form unions to strong-arm companies. Companies want cheaper prices, so they move their factories to other countries like China, Mexico, India, etc. Jobs start to become scarce in America. Immigrants are suddenly targeted because Companies in America know that they're a prime source of low-cost labor.
It's tough, but people need to realize that immigration is not the issue we should be focusing on. Sure, you get some bad elements mixed up in those illegal immigrants. Personally, it comes as no surprise considering how hard it is for the police down there to do their jobs (that is, getting homicidal maniacs behind bars before they have a chance to jump the border). Hell, even here in the US, look at how often someone splits for Mexico once things get too hot for them.
So, to the politicians: quit trying to fix crime, immigration, and all that other BS. Start working on the economy, the education system, and the health care system. No, it does not have to be in that order - in fact a good place to start is the healthcare system simply because it's what's giving retirees the most trouble. If we can reduce the cost of Medicare, then we can quit asking China for more money.
It's tough, but people need to realize that immigration is not the issue we should be focusing on. Sure, you get some bad elements mixed up in those illegal immigrants. Personally, it comes as no surprise considering how hard it is for the police down there to do their jobs (that is, getting homicidal maniacs behind bars before they have a chance to jump the border). Hell, even here in the US, look at how often someone splits for Mexico once things get too hot for them.
So, to the politicians: quit trying to fix crime, immigration, and all that other BS. Start working on the economy, the education system, and the health care system. No, it does not have to be in that order - in fact a good place to start is the healthcare system simply because it's what's giving retirees the most trouble. If we can reduce the cost of Medicare, then we can quit asking China for more money.