[Libertina]

You know, Summer, I believe that this system is harmful for the Mexican workers as well. Many of them are away from their families. We in America know what that does to a society to have a father gone. In addition, when the US takes allows them in, their own corrupt government has less incentive to change. It merely dumps its poor on us. And at some point it is a fraud upon the American people. Charity is voluntarily given, but taxes taken by an out of control federal/state government and judiciary is theft - it is slavery for Americans.

I prefer trying to implement something where both sides are lifted up. Have you wondered how many Christians are in the US? Millions, and we spend billions a year on holiday and Christmas items. Currently much of this is produced in China, by a government that would spend the proceeds to turn more missiles upon us. However, many citizens of Mexico are strong Christians. They are family oriented.

I think we should set up a manufacturing zone where they can produce Christian items with "loving hands" and we get them at the border for distribution. They would have jobs in Mexico, keep their families intact, become more educated, begin to influence and take positions in their government. Americans would find partners not "social cases", have the tax burden of unconsitutional government "programs" lifted, less pressure on our hospitals and schools... and MORE.

It seems to me that this would use capitalism (supposedly our "system") to lift us all. I say get smart, show TRUE compassion by respecting ALL of the people and just do it. I'll volunteer to put it together!

[summer]

I prefer trying to implement something where both sides are lifted up

I agree with this sentiment, and I think you make a lot of good points in your post #74. But, watch out - if you want to volunteer to do all that in this state, Gov Bush will probably write to you himself!!! :)