Also, I think if the illegals really wanted to make a good life for themselves, they could do it in Mexico as well as the US…

Furthermore, they are more than welcome to apply for citizenship…”

Extreme poverty forced them out of their countries. And the economies of the two countries are not the same. So no they could not make a “good life for themselves” there, that is why they risk everything to get to the US.

As for applying for citizenship? If they ever want to get a job and not wait for decades to see if they get past the quota system then they have to take the risk.

I’m sorry, but you seem extremely misinformed on the subject, even for a lawyer.

It makes sense what you say about the illegal immigrants..Why don’t we just legalize them right?

I think its just too bad that many Mexicans may or may not have it so bad in their own country that they must leave for the U.S. instead.

Another thing you must realize is that Mexican governments will do the same thing to get rid of Americans or other nationalities from their countries as well who are illegal..

I think the US, and Mexico should be one country. Then we wouldnt have these problems of deportation.

I feel your saying….

“Who has worked THE FIELDS? Who dies in the FIELDS?

THEM? Or your people and mine?”
Is a good point…Illegal labor has helped American business progress…

But you must realize…no one forced them to do these jobs..these people fled their own country to get these jobs..No one forced it on them..

Also, I think if the illegals really wanted to make a good life for themselves, they could do it in Mexico as well as the US…

Furthermore, they are more than welcome to apply for citizenship…

How to become a U.S. citizen

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Whether you will find it easy or hard to become a U.S. citizen will depend on too many factors to discuss in this short article, but I will discuss eligibility requirements, age, disability, and relatively new laws governing children born to U.S. citizen parents overseas.
There are only two ways to become a U.S. citizen: either by law, or by birth.
If you are a citizen by birth, no action on your part is generally required (for example, if you were born in a state or territory of the United States), unless you were born to a U.S. citizen parent overseas, and your birth was not recorded as a U.S. citizen birth at a U.S. consulate overseas.
If you are not, then you will probably seek to become one by naturalization, an administrative process that requires you to take some action and which is strictly governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Generally — very generally — you may not be naturalized unless you:

1. Are at least 18 years old and a lawful permanent resident (“green card” holder);
2. Have resided continuously in the United States, having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for five years immediately preceding the date you filed your application for naturalization, or
3. Have, after having been removed from conditional permanent resident status, based upon your marriage to a U.S. citizen, having resided in the United States for one year after the date the condition was removed;
4. Have resided continuously in the United States at all times after your application to the time and date of your admission for citizenship;
5. Have, during all periods of time referred to above, been and still are a person of good moral character;
6. Have no outstanding deportation or removal order and no pending deportation or removal proceeding;
7. Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand simple words and phrases in English;
8. Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government;
9. Are attached to, and can support, the principles of the U.S. Constitution and can swear allegiance to the United States.

Just some thoughts from a Gringo..Laugh out loud..

Racism is pure ignorance and nothing more.

Ravenmn

Not sure I get the issue of framing, help me to understand. The way I see this post is as a reframing – a reframing of the idea of division, when you asked:

“Who has worked THE FIELDS? Who dies in the FIELDS?

THEM? Or your people and mine?”

Thanks for including the link to the address…diapers are on their way (or will be once this labour day thing is done ).

If I wanted to read framed issues I’d listen to air america.

If I wanted to watch it…I’d go to a TV.

I am here for a reason. I suspect others are here for the same. This world is framed everywhere you turn, its hard to distinguish reality.

Speak your truth, it takes courage and its rare.

gracias for that and this