[AlbionGirl]

You're right. I used to be avidly pro-immigration, because I'm an immigrant, first generation. What changed my mind was that we are not importing, at least illegally, a group that embraces the whole of America, the ideal of America, at least as far as I can see. Mexican nationals, have no desire to become American citizens. And as much as I admire their desire to work and better their circumstances for their family, they cannot love our economy alone.

Everyone in my family, who legally emigrated bought into not only the American economy, but also the ideal of what America is all about. I never carried around my Italian flag (artistic embarrassment that it is) as if it were part of my identity, the only flag I ever caressed is Old Glory! And yet I am as Italian as much as I am American.

[johnb838]

They don't give us a chance to love Mexico! They've always been a thorn in our side, and a problem.

Bella Italia, ti amo!