As a young american in this country you truly prove to me the horrible things and persons that exist in this country and that put us in these problems in the first place. It is a true shame to have an adult speak like this so selfish and unconcerned for others in need. Here in America you are crying for not being able to but more Chanel purses yet in Mexico and Latin American countries people are worried about what to eat and how to survive. If you strongly believe this is not our problem then I am very glad that you do not hold puclic office because the country is in ruins as it is imagine it with a closed minded person such as yourself.. I can speak for all the youth here in America and state that we are all open to different races, ethnicities, people, languages and so on and that we can make a progress in this nation unlike in other other nations. In conclusion, other countries do not give immigrants aid because they do not hold the resources yet the US can make anything come true. As for the quote “whites do not want nonwhites” I completely disagree with you because you cannot represent this whole race, it would be a shame to our country and I suggest that you reflect back on your life and analyze how YOU have been helped by immigration..

(Please do not respond to this in a negative way it is solely my idea and that of course cannot be changed, I would like the opportunity to express and let you know to think what you say and act like a mature adult instead of an ignorant one who can’t spell )

I do understand several things though. Immigrants are here by invite, whether legal or illegal. They are here because businesses want their cheap labor, and consumers want cheap prices for goods and services. As long as wages are suppressed in our country there will be a willing labor supply from abroad.

But we should also understand that radical culture change is going to cause great social upheavals across the nation. Would we not understand and sympathize with Mexico if it had to accept becoming 15 to 20 % Anglo over a matter of a decade and a half? No, we would defend the right of Mexico to retain its cultural heritage.

Yet, in a world where we expect capital to move freely around the world making and breaking entire nations – because that’s what the capitalists say is good – why is it that borders only serve to restrict the movement of labor?

It’s a complicated issue.

Nor do the states care about your opinion on the matter either. And just because (corrupt) governments around the world have these despicable policies doesn’t make it right or just or fair. Period. Governments create a lot of injustices around the planet. If people didn’t have immigration to argue about, they would find something else. Religion would crop up for people to argue about and never agree on that. It doesn’t matter what the topic, humans will find something to argue about and disagree on. I’m not here to argue with anyone because I know I’m not about to change anyone’s opinion. I’m here to state my opinion and that’s all I consider myself doing, because in the end none of our opinions matter to any scum of the Earth politician on this planet. Most of them could care less what any of us think.

Discrete borders and the state system came with the rise of merchant class in Europe centuries ago. You can say, fuck borders, but there are very few places you can come and go without going thru customs. People are shot for doing so.

I don’t give a damn about the world’s nations and their many corrupt government and what they do or don’t recognize. As Mikey said: Fuk borders. I agree. This border shit has caused so many problems for generations from wars to….(you name it!)….

Borders = nothing but problems.

Exactly. If one is not a direct descendant of the Native Americans, you are “illegal” (to use the derogatory, nasty and pejorative term that the rabid right-wing trash and the faux “progressives/liberals” like to use).

I have read our Constitution, and several others as well. I have no problem if you want to change the constitution to let everyone in, that’s fine, but till it is changed by a simple majority , illegal immigrants are still just that ILLEGAL

The left is always claiming that we are a nation of laws, everyone is subject to them, until you find a law you do not like, and then you do not have to obey that one.

Right-on! My feelings exactly. Gracias.

Officials also said, “The downpour briefly closed Mexico City’s airport and swamped four subway stations that were out of operation on Monday, Sep 7.”

In the suburb of Tlalnepantla, a water drain broke, knocking down walls and sending cars floating down streets with water 5 feet (1 1/2 meters) deep, they said.

Although heavy rains crippled normal life of people, officials say that it was not enough to fill dams and allow an end to water rationing. India One

Read between the lines Danny

Sam, the laws quoted above, are Mexican laws, not from the United States.

“Every day I pray for water,” says Naji, 40.

But his village of Auja, in the heart of the West Bank’s traditionally fertile Jordan Valley, is bone dry. Even the goats cannot find food amid the rocks and dust.

Naji gave up his banana plantation two years ago and converted to herding sheep.

“At least now he can complain to his animals,” a neighbour jokes.

But even feeding the livestock has become a problem, as it is in much of the Middle East which is suffering its worst sustained drought in decades.

Auja villagers and their animals have survived in recent months thanks to fodder donated by the Oxfam aid group, which has also been delivering storage tanks and water to impoverished communities in the area.

“They, on the other hand,” Naji says, pointing in the direction of a nearby Israeli settlement, “have all the water they want.”… AFP

Real Left and real progressive people have an advantage over the “right.” We actually use the brain in our head and we know that in the history of this planet from time to time the citizens of one area need to move to another area for survival, and in doing so is an intelligent thing to do, instead of sitting in the same place waiting to die. Some day the people here in the States will have to evacuate this nation and then what goes around will come around.

Viva Latinos, Hispanics, Chicanos and others! And muchísimas gracias for your many contributions to this nation (the States).

1. There will be no special bilingual programs in the schools, no special ballots for elections, and all government business will be conducted in our language.

2. Foreigners will NOT have the right to vote, no matter how long they are here.

3. Foreigners will NEVER be able to hold political office.

4. Foreigners will not be a burden to the taxpayers. No welfare, no food stamps, no health care, nor any other government assistance programs.

5. Foreigners can invest in this country, but it must be an amount equal to 40,000 times the daily minimum wage.

6. If foreigners do come and want to buy land that will be okay, BUT options will be restricted. You are not allowed to own waterfront property. That property is reserved for citizens naturally born into this country.

7. Foreigners may not protest; no demonstrations, no waving a foreign flag, no political organizing, no “bad-mouthing” our president or his policies. If you do you will be sent home.

8. If you do come to this country illegally, you will be hunted down and sent straight to jail.