[Missouri]

so once they find out about our welfare system that's where they turn.

Fitz, ever since we've come in contact here on FR immigration threads, I can't think of anything I could disagree with you with. You live close to the border and have first-hand knowledge of this problem. I have a question for you considering that you've been on the FR about two years longer than me. Are there more threads now than two years ago about illegal immigration? I'm wondering if the volumn has increased as more people are being educated on this subject or has it always been like this ?

[FITZ]

I think more because people are starting to see some of the cultural changes showing up near them. Plus Vicente Fox changed things a bit because before then no Mexican president made illegal immigration to the USA his central economic policy for Mexico. Fox comes in here demanding "the Whole Enchildada" demanding this and demanding that (complete access to US jobs, health care, eduation and the rest --- but not US punishment for crimes) so his citizens would be more likely to leave their homeland. I think that bothered some people.

[FITZ]

The other thing ---- Fox demanded "the Whole Enchilada" but then when the USA needed his vote after Sept 11 --- he turned against us and said no support from Mexico ---- they want it all but they don't want to give in return.