[calex59]

This country used to have a work program for mexicans, they were called Brasseros. It didn't work, all it did was open the door for thousands, and eventually millions, of illegals to come streaming into the country with everyone assuming they had a work permit. It took jobs away from American migrant workers(look it up)and the only ones who benefited were farmers who were able to have virtual slaves for less than minimum wage and they treated the workers like dirt. The program was finally ended but many people today don't remember it so they think it would be a good idea to do it again.

Perry is a total idiot for saying and advocating this. I am sure he must remember, or at least be aware of, the old Brasseros program.

[af_vet_rr]

Perry is a total idiot for saying and advocating this. I am sure he must remember, or at least be aware of, the old Brasseros program.

He's old enough to remember, and it was "Bracero" and it was a huge magnet for illegals, even though it was not intended to be. Lots of folks decided to stick around after they should have left, and ironically, Texas was opposed to the program if I recall, because they just wanted an open border situation. Place was run by Democrats back then, no surprise.

[mylife]

I haven’t picked blueberry for 4c a pint in a very long time.

[mylife]

I recall when I was a child, the migrants would come to Ohio to pick the crop that even us kids didn’t want to deal with.

I don’t recall any crime or drugs, and the migrants returned home upon completion of harvest.

Something has changed since those days and that something is amnesty.

Perry is not proposing amnesty.
In fact he REJECTS IT