In the United States, many Americans, in fact probably the majority of white Americans have had a prevailing negative attitude towards Mexican immigration. Not only do many people put an unnecessary stigmatization on illegal immigration, but American society has gotten to the point that illegal immigrants have been treated as inferior beings and have been labeled as "criminals" simply because of harsh U.S. law that makes it virtually impossible for Mexicans to migrate into America.
While I consider myself to be moderate, many people know my strong liberal views on immigration. Immigration is the fuel of America’s economy and illegal immigration is a necessary aspect of it. For me, this characterization of “illegal” immigration is preposterous considering the average Mexican immigrant is in America for one reason and one reason only – work. Additionally, there is a labor shortage in many American businesses and small business owners would have a virtually impossible time competing if they couldn’t hire illegal immigrants. There is simply not enough people to fill some of these minimum wage jobs.
I have gotten sick of this. There are way too many Americans who have racist views towards immigration including evil Senator John Kyl who now plans to build a fence and deport all immigrant families. People like Kyl could care less how many immigrants die trying to cross the border in search for a better life. While in Arizona where I live there are several enlightened Americans thanks to the beneficial influence Mexican can immigration can have, there are also several other Americans who have the prevailing attitude that Mexican immigrants simply don’t belong. On more than one occasion I have heard shouts telling immigrants, “Go back to where you came from” or “Your not wanted here!” I have a hard time understanding how that could be possibly be acceptable. I don’t see too much difference between these “Go back to Mexico” chants and the obviously racist remarks of “Go back to Africa!” in the Jim Crowe south when racism and segregation was extremely prevalent. Yet, somehow it is not exactly racist to have these harsh opinions of Mexican immigrants. To me this is just baffling. I thought our society advanced past that. Anyone who has had the pleasure to work in an immigrant rich area knows the great cultural and economic influence that immigrants have provided.
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thnx for d comments..
n yes u too hv some gr8 writing skills!!
I think it is more like you know your neighbours very well so you cant stand them. The same shortcomings in others become tolerable just because you dont know them as well.
HArsh U.S. law does not have anything to do with the "virtual impossibility for Mexicans to mograte to the U.S. Rather the relaxing of laws already on the books makes it easy for illegal immigrants to cross into the U.S. There is a lawful way these people can come into the country. That would help keep the criminal element out. You sir are na little skewed on your logic. Makes no sense.
Hello Ben, while I understand not all of my readers are liked minded regarding my views, I honestly have absolutely no idea what you are referring to. For one, the "harsh laws" are not as much of my point as much as the necessity of immigration and the decriminalization that needs to take place. Furthermore I really am confused what you mean by "na little skewed"??? If you honestly think relaxing of laws takes place why is it so much harder for someone from Mexico to get a visa then from say Canada? I would be all for expanding legal immigration but this doesn't seem to be happening. In fact, I think this would be a potential solution to the problem of the criminalization of difference. Perhaps you and I do not disagree after all :)
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