And all of the braceros returned to Mexico when their work assignments were completed. (And none of their children became American citizens because they were born in the US.)
A new bracero program would have to be more humane -- better living conditions, better education, better health case (most of it provided at the expense of the Mexican government). But a new version of that old program would make a great deal of sense.
Congressman Billybob
Sorry - but we're past that point now. We've been lied to too many times by the suits in DC. We want deportation and absolute seals on the borders.
Until government fulfills its' half of the bargain, no deals. NONE.
Until those suits in DC realize once again that they are PUBLIC SERVANTS, we will not compromise our safety for their convenience. They are not in DC for their convenience - they are there to represent US. "We the People". PERIOD!!
immigration ping
The bracero program worked well while it was in place...all of the braceros returned to Mexico when their work assignments were completed.
A great many Mexicans fled the bracero program for the far-better paying industrial jobs. Those that did this had little incentive to return to Mexico. Of course, back then almost all of them wanting to stay here also strove to earn citizenship while learning our language and customs.