What’s a developing country to do if it is experiencing a population explosion, which far outstrips the ability of government and private industry to absorb? Well, if you border a wealthy, resource rich country with a plethora of available jobs for low skilled immigrants, you send your people packing and that’s exactly what Mexico has and continues to do. Mexico has called on the United states to move ahead with a guest worker program, which would allow illegal immigrants to remain in the US legally, provided they have gainful employment. Such a program, insofar as Mexican authorities envision it, would also allow a continuous stream of new migrants across the border into the United States. Mexico was joined in this effort by Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Belize and Panama who also criticized efforts in the US to build a border wall or further criminalize migrants from the region.

The reality is, however, those who fragrantly shirk our laws in their efforts to gain entry into the United States are criminals and should be treated as such. Groups like the Minutemen have also shown that effective border security is possible, but only when given the resources needed to perform the job effectively. In fact, Mexico exercises a similar strategy when dealing with illegal immigrants along its southern border, apparently, however, what’s good enough for the goose is not good enough for the gander.

Mexico, and other Central American nations, benefit greatly from illegal immigration. As we have mentioned these countries, like so many developing countries around the world, continue to be plagued by irresponsibly high birth rates. In fact, if not for Mexico’s continued population explosion that nation would be one of the more vibrant economies in the western world. Because of its population problem, however, the country must confront crippling poverty, lack of employment opportunities, limited access to public and social services, crime and corruption. Immigration serves a release valve to reduce the pressure caused by so many people. Mexican immigrants working in the US also serve as a valuable source of revenue for the Mexican government. It is estimated, that immigrants are the greatest source of foreign currency in Mexico, 2nd only to petroleum.

Given this reality, it comes as no surprise that Mexico and other nations are up in arms over efforts to reduce illegal immigration. Mexico, however, should do more to reign in irresponsible social behavior, thereby eliminating their dependency on illegal immigration. As is true in most cases, there are two sides to this coin, there is reality and there is the reality of the distraction focused politicians seeking to win votes this November by capitalizing on resentment of foreigners, specifically Mexicans. Yes illegal immigration is high; there is no question that porous borders can (and do) pose a threat to our national security, as these borders could be exploited by terrorists. Most of these immigrants, however, are not threats to American society and contrary to popular opinion are not here to exploit our social services and welfare programs. Most are here for employment, of which there is a great deal and higher standard of living. They come because there are jobs available. Jobs that many Americans choose not to do, preferring to remain dependent upon the state.

Politicians look upon immigration as a perfect distractionary issue. Being perceived as tough on immigration can be a boon to a faltering election campaign as it plays on the fears and prejudices of a mindless electorate, who has been duped into ignoring the real issues confronting this country, such as energy dependence, the war on terror, public education and crime. Politicians know they have no meaningful solutions to these problems so they tackle non-issues like abortion, displaying the Ten Commandments and immigration. In reality this highlights the failure of our politicians as leaders and our citizens so easily swayed by Mussolini style tactics.
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