That wasn’t a blame on you personally, but that is the direct implication of determining America’s border policy and immigration policy on the needs and demands of a foreign country. Because we fear the political outcome of an economic impact we are allowing issues directly related to our national sovereignty to be dictated to us by a foreign nation, in this case Mexico.
This is how political calculations can fail and do immense harm to a nation...and even fail politically. When you make your national policy subservient to the will and the demands of another nation you are walking in very dangerous waters. Are we ruled by Mexico City? Our immigration policy and border policy is apparently dependent entirely upon our commerce with them - and we are acting subservient to their stronger will.
How is this any different than maintaining open borders because the chamber of commerce wants cheap labor? It is in truth the very same thing with the very same impact on policy. The Cheap labor express was said to be needed so our companies could compete. Now the border must be open and all illegal immigrants and migrants must be absorbed because demanding Mexico cooperate with us to manage border is too much for our economy to take.
This is very dangerous policy and is a move by Trump based entirely on weakness not on strength. And the political sharks will gather to devour him if he appears this weak.
“When you make your national policy subservient to the will and the demands of another nation you are walking in very dangerous waters. Are we ruled by Mexico City? “
Your entire post is excellent. It’s really a shame Congress is not filled with people like you.