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Mexico's frustration with U.S. immigration policy builds
The Statesman ^ | November 17, 2007 | Jeremy Schwartz

Posted on 11/21/2007 7:50:42 AM PST by Sonora

Mexico's frustration with U.S. immigration policy builds

Government, advocates are calling for measures to influence U.S. public opinion.

By Jeremy Schwartz

MEXICO CITY BUREAU

Saturday, November 17, 2007

MEXICO CITY — Anger in Mexico is growing in the wake of a number of new state laws in the United States considered by critics to be anti-Mexican, a shift probably reflected in President Felipe Calderón's verbal lashing this week of U.S. presidential candidates.

In tougher rhetoric toward U.S. immigration policies, Calderón scolded presidential candidates for using migrants as thematic hostages and announced a media campaign aimed at influencing American public opinion.

Calderón's comments represented a dramatic departure from the statements of past leaders and were welcomed by many in Mexico.

"I think the current American government has gone too far against illegal Mexicans," said Fernando Garcia, a 36-year-old Mexico City administrator. "I don't like the raids and how they destroy families (and) ... the hate they are generating against Mexicans."

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; bravosierra; immigrantlist; ingrates; mexicoillegals; thirdworldkaka; wtf
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To: polymuser
I think the current American government has gone too far against illegal Mexicans,"...

O.K. I guess I just don't understand why the U.S. doesn't simply adopt reciprocal laws from other countries. We should have the same laws regarding illegal immigrants as the Mexican gubmint! Then, let them complain. Our response would then simply be, You change your laws, we'll change ours!".

21 posted on 11/21/2007 8:05:50 AM PST by TexasRedeye (Eschew obfuscation)
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To: Sonora

Well, Mexico, we’ll be glad do the honorable thing and send these poor, mistreated illegals back to their southern paradise. Have the buses waiting at the border.


22 posted on 11/21/2007 8:06:04 AM PST by caseinpoint (Don't get thickly involved in thin things.)
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To: Sonora

Screw ‘em!


23 posted on 11/21/2007 8:07:09 AM PST by TankerKC (You don't have to believe everything you think.)
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To: Sonora

It is amazing that Mexicans aren’t frustrated with the villainy within their own country

I haven’t confirmed this but I spoke with a Mexican woman a couple years ago. She said that in Mexico City that kidnapping is so rampant that if you keep the victim for no more than two days that it is only a misdemeanor.

When I ran it by another Mexican, he said that he had never heard of it, but since she was talking about Mexico City which all Mexicans know is the light-years more corrupt than the rest of the county that it might be possible.


24 posted on 11/21/2007 8:08:01 AM PST by Psychic Dice (ArtOfPsychicDice.com)
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To: cripplecreek

I am thinking our ‘visitors’ are feeling the pinch of the slowing economy, They are upset the amount of $ their relatives in the states are sending back is slowing. The changing laws will further slow the cash, and the lack of opportunity and welfare will slowly lead to their returning to Mexico. The last thing Calderon wants is the unemployed masses to start returning home.


25 posted on 11/21/2007 8:08:16 AM PST by milwguy (........)
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To: Sonora

We need another General Winfield Scott to go down there and administer some strict Yankee Justice.


26 posted on 11/21/2007 8:08:20 AM PST by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts and guns made America great.)
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To: VOA
Critics are wrong.
Americans just want ILLEGAL repatriated to wherever they came from.

Soooo true. With the self serving B. S. arguments they use they must believe everyone is dumb as a rock.

27 posted on 11/21/2007 8:08:29 AM PST by Phantom Patriot (From my cold dead hands.)
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To: Sonora

We need to restructure our immigration laws to be just like those of Mexico, and then ENFORCE THEM VIGOROUSLY.

Then, Mr. Cauldron, you can just STFU.


28 posted on 11/21/2007 8:09:35 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Scrape the bottom, vote for Rodham!)
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To: Sonora

I wish Americans would stop going there for vacation.


29 posted on 11/21/2007 8:09:54 AM PST by bmwcyle (BOMB, BOMB, BOMB,.......BOMB, BOMB IRAN)
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To: milwguy

I am thinking our ‘visitors’ are feeling the pinch of the slowing economy, They are upset the amount of $ their relatives in the states are sending back is slowing. The changing laws will further slow the cash, and the lack of opportunity and welfare will slowly lead to their returning to Mexico. The last thing Calderon wants is the unemployed masses to start returning home.

Your comment is right on mark. But, I expect they’ll be wanting unemployment too.


30 posted on 11/21/2007 8:11:15 AM PST by Phantom Patriot (From my cold dead hands.)
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To: Sonora

A good President would invoke the Riot Act for the border states.


31 posted on 11/21/2007 8:14:28 AM PST by wastedyears (One Marine vs. 550 consultants. Sounds like good odds to me.)
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To: Moose4

Where’s Teddy Roosevelt when you need him?


33 posted on 11/21/2007 8:15:40 AM PST by wastedyears (One Marine vs. 550 consultants. Sounds like good odds to me.)
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To: Sonora

“announced a media campaign aimed at influencing American public opinion.”

I am sure it will get alot of play from the media and alot of attention from the moonbat left.....as well as the Senor Bush administration.


35 posted on 11/21/2007 8:16:43 AM PST by Bogtrotter52 (Reading DU daily so you won't hafta)
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To: TexasRedeye

I guess in the end it’s all about cheap labor, voting blocks and Mexico’s oil reserves. Our demands mean squat.


36 posted on 11/21/2007 8:16:47 AM PST by polymuser (There is one war and one enemy.)
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To: Moose4

John Joseph is rolling in his grave.


38 posted on 11/21/2007 8:17:44 AM PST by Westlander (Unleash the Neutron Bomb)
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To: Sonora
Dear President Calderon:

We have reconsidered the immigration policy of the United States in light of your recent comments and have decided to allow all Mexicans who currently reside illegally in this country to remain in return for unrestricted access to all your petroleum and other natural resources.

I have instructed the Joint Chiefs of Staff to begin the resource reclamation project immediately. You should be hearing the sounds of their efforts shortly. I suggest you seek shelter without delay.

Sincerely,

Jorge W. Bush

39 posted on 11/21/2007 8:17:58 AM PST by T. Rustin Noone (Angels want to wear my red shoes...)
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