I have been to Mexico. The resort areas are fine (Including the retirement enclaves). The country as a whole is corrupt and businesses cannot create jobs or people even start a business with out knowing someone and bribing the right people. However, I do think we should have the same immigration laws as Mexicos'
Do you believe your community should follow the example of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, in cracking down on those who hire and house illegal immigrants?
Yes 96% 7205 votes
No 4% 303 votes
Total: 7508 votes
I agree that Mexico has a real problem with corruption and lack of property laws. Those are probably the biggest reasons why they don't have a good economy. Fox made some progress, and Calderon might make more.
Many of their immigration laws are tied into the corrupt system. Just a few years ago (and maybe still) foreigners couldn't buy property there without paying off a Mexican. I don't think we want that. Stifling the economy is not a good idea.
We need to make immigration laws based on what is best for our economy. That's all that matters. If America is prosperous, and each of us can thrive to the best of our ability, then I don't care if other countries have different laws or customs than we do.