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It would unfair and unjust to send a bill to Vicente Fox for the cost of these treatments. They are heroic pioneers who simply come here to help the United States economy flourish.

If John McLame and Jeff Bingaman really wanted to help these unfortunates, they would bill Mexico for the treatment. Which I think is perfectly reasonable considering we are taking care of THEIR citizens. Or would that be viewed as "anti-immigrant?" Its time we stopped playing suckers for Vicente Fox and his government.

Sarcasm, I see your point about not sending the bills to Fox but I think you are reaching just a bit calling these people "heroic pioneers". I live in Phoenix and have spent a little bit of time in Mexico. After seeing the quality of life for most people down there I understand why they make the trip across the desert. They do not want to be heroic they just want to make an honest living. For the most part the wages in Mexico are almost non-existent, a day-laborer can make as much in an hour here as he made in a day in Mexico. They aren't heroes that are here to make our economy flourish they are just looking for a better life, but we still shouldn't have to pay for thier medical bills. I've lived in the states my entire life and I still have to pay for my medical needs, even if my work covers the majority of my insurance I still pay something every week.