No one has mentioned the lack of a two way street between Mexico and the U.S. If an American drove down to Mexico without a proper VISA, moved in, took a job and sent money back to the U.S., they would be put in jail and deported. Mexicans can own land here in the U.S., Americans can’t do the same in Mexico.
If we’re going to get along with our neighbor, we’d better find a way to make this a two way street. Find a legal path for Mexicans to work here (and for Americans to stay in Mexico, if they desire). Limit the number of work permits to make sure Americans don’t lose jobs. When the deal comes down with Obama, Hillary or McCain next year we need to hold their feet to the fire to get an equitable deal with Mexico, too. It isn’t just about ten million illegals.
