More than 350,000 Mexicans have returned home since U.S. attacks

The News (Mexico City) ^ | November 7, 2001

[humblegunner]

"Because of the current negative economic conditions
that have prevailed since the attacks, he said,
"350,000 men and women have returned to Mexico," adding
in the coming months at least 150,000 more are expected to
come home. This would bring the number of Mexicans
"who prefer to live in their own country again" to a record 500,000 the official said."

Works for me.

[ChaseR]

"...it's money these people have earned."

Say Miguel Ken, a few years ago, my vehicle was hit by an illegal who said he had no auto insurance. Since you're such a good Christian, I just know that you'll reimburse me for my increase in my auto insurance premiums, correct?

[ChaseR]

"...they earned this money and where they chose to send it, is their business."

Miguel, they were here illegally...they have illegally earned this money. The taxes they pay in - is a mere a drop in the bucket compared to all the money that goes for their free medical care, for schooling their little bambitoes...and other welfare programs. (Ken Miguel, be sure to give me that big answer about whether you're going to reimburse me for that increase in my auto insurance...thanks.)

[ken21]

oh, that's just silly. what if it had been a white american without insurance that hit you?

this is just a vehicle for your racism.

conservatism has nothing to do with hate.

here in california the state immediately impounds any uninsured auto involved in an accident, regardless of the race or resident status of the owner.

[ChaseR]

Miguel the illegal, chatters at us:
"here in california the state immediately impounds any uninsured auto involved in an accident, regardless of the race or resident status of the owner."

That's nice, but I'm not in Calif. Are you going to reimburse me or not??

[ken21]

you're a racist.

i shall no longer converse with you.

bye.

[Let's Roll]

Well, it's an ill wind indeed that blows no good at all.

[ChaseR]

"i shall no longer converse with you."

Oh yes you will Miguel. Miguel Ken, I call upon you one more time - ck out how illegals might have brought two nuclear bombs into our country...huh Ken!!!!:

Bin Laden may have shipped nuclear bomb to US

[goldilucky]

The INS is partly responsible for this attack as they let these illegals in this country. They aren't immune from suit.

[Landru]

"Full of hate? How typically liberal minded you are hurling that lame accusation when you can't argue facts or the truth. I say your full of hate that you would inflict this kind of damage on your own country and fellow citizens, and that you would risk our very existance. I would say you are full of hate because you can't defend your position without hurling PC speak about how hateful everyone is that doesn't agree with you, now THAT is hate."

Interesting POV, huh ken21?
Simply didn't want to risk your missing this, *ken21*.

I know, I know...I Landru, am a racist.
In fact, ken21?
The whole world's a racist.

...except you.

[MissAmericanPie]

Thank you, I've been quoted!! weeeeeeeeeeee, lol

Can you believe this Ken guy? Who is this guy and why is he saying terrible things about me? rofl

[Tax Government]

After the war on terrorism, this country should create an economic union for all of the North American continent, from Canada through Mexico and beyond. There should be a work visa for Mexicans, and the large population of illegal immigrants given strong incentive to participate. This is the track we were on before 9/11.

People who want to return to Fortress America, based on an English-only tradition, will not succeed. This is a multi-language world, and America is stronger for trying at least to grow by including its neighbors to the south and their language, Spanish.

[sarcasm]

After the war on terrorism, this country should create an economic union for all of the North American continent, from Canada through Mexico and beyond.

Are you seriously proposing that the United States participate in something like the EU for the Americas? I don't think that Americans will be too pleased with the transfer payments that would be required to prop up the economic basket cases south of the border. Any such attempt would bankrupt us.

There should be a work visa for Mexicans, and the large population of illegal immigrants given strong incentive to participate.

Our economy desperately needs a non-English speaking workforce with an average seventh grade education.

This is a multi-language world, and America is stronger for trying at least to grow by including its neighbors to the south and their language, Spanish.

How 'bout our neighbors to the south learning English - the language of commerce worldwide. Why not suggest Chinese - there are so many more of them.

[Landru]

Yes. Your quote ought be patented; if I may be so bold?

Interestingly enough this person according to his bio, a bio replete with periodic (but veiled) flashes of absolute hate & intolerance, claims he is a, "conservative."
Well maybe, maybe not.
Naturally, everything hinges on the *meaning* of, "is." ~To be sure...
What I honestly think this person sounds like though, is angry as hell & public school educated; and, as a result woefully confused.

Be that as it may; the two traits aren't necessarily a damnedable combination; at least not in 2001, at any rate.

Nonetheless, I can't help feeling sorry for the lad.

[Tax Government]

We should create an economic union with Canada and Mexico, not as a formal EU-like political entity but as a simple fact, by encouraging trade and travel.

We are stronger as a country by reaching out and growing; political common interest with Mexico will be based on economic interest. Trade in labor and good with Mexico needs to be legitimized by a practicable system of work visas, that would help both countries account for economic activity and increase the security of both countries.

Right now the illegal immigration situation is creating a vulnerability for this country; illegal smuggling of *anything* -- whether labor or goods -- creates an opportunity for smuggling inidividuals that are hostile to our country. We can eliminate this risk to national security by giving illegal immigrants a real opportunity to arrive here in a documented, acceptable way. The only people who do NOT win in this scenario are businesses that knowingly hire cheap undocumented labor and deprive them of benefits paid to legal workers. I say, offer all illegal/undocumented immigrants the chance to obtain a fixed-term, conditionally renewable work visas, now.

[RummyChick]

Don't let the cars run you over on the way out...run baby run back to your homeland before the taliwakers get you

Hasta La Vista, babeeeeee

[SuperLuminal]

BTTT - 350,000 down......5.6 milliion illegals/criminals to go.