Building a wall will help Mexico.
Right now, even more so than the past few decades, Mexico is a narco infested, corrupt nation state. In large measure those who fled Mexico have done so to escape this corrupt and violent state.
A wall, along with repatriating the illegals just might force Mexico to finally deal with their corruption. At some point they must deal with it or those fleeing to the US will only increase as things become even more desperate there. Same with countries like El Salvador.
Just what does it say about a nation that the greatest biggest cash source is money sent back by expatriates? That is the definition of a failed, corrupt state.
A border wall just might help save Mexico rather than simply allowing Mexico to export many of their most industrious citizens out of their own country.
Thank you for your reasoned and compassionate response! This issue is so much more complex than either side wants to acknowledge!
The liberals like to pretend they care, but they are sentencing illegals to a life in the shadows, with no hope to improve their lot in life, just because it gives them more control/bigger government programs!
The conservatives demand “law and order” but turn their backs on many hard-working people who face horrible choices and are simply trying to get by and take care of their families.
The conditions for the average worker in Mexico are horrific and that is why many come here illegally. But, the US has allowed it because we like cheap labor. It’s time to look at the whole picture and part of that solution has to be an overhaul of the entire system as it now stands, which does include figuring out exactly who is here and then coming up with a comprehensive plan that respects both national sovereignty and human rights! And the government of Mexico needs to step up and be part of that discussion!