I think most of the problem is because of businesses that want to cut corners. Some corporations actually send people into Mexico to entice people to come here illegally with the promise of a job. In addition to making the border more secure, something has to be done about the businesses who give people an incentive to come here illegally. It's not very smart to try to deal with the problem after people are here, by denying them access to services. The emphasis should be on keeping them out unless they come here legally.

BTW I believe Microsoft is one of the largest importers of skilled labor. They certify that they have more jobs than they can fill with legal residents and they are allowed to sponsor temporary workers to come here to work for them for up to six years. Once they are here they can apply to become permanent residents if they wish.

If your like me, there are somethings you don't think about until you absolutely have to or a post gets your attention and causes you to do your own research.

Remember what lead up to the Alamo and the transfer of land from Mexico to the US? They do not want to repeat that. As I understand it, foreigners are not allowed to own land in Mexico within a short distance of the US/Mexico border. I don't believe the prohibition is a total prohibition against foreigners buying land.

We have that too but employers choose to break the law. Japan also does not allow foreigners to be employed, but some Americans who go there to study also teach English on the side for income.

I read some of the article you mentioned and it does appear that the Mexican constitution is anti-immigrant. I guess they need to clean their own house before they complain about US laws.

Bush just sold our country to the mexican government. He has turned his back on all Americans. I did support him, but not anymore. I am tried of his lies. He is just another Clinton.
They don't belong here and someone has to stop them. Where are the leaders of yesterday?

Damn, I didn't even know it was for sale. What was the final sale price?

What does this mean for my job?

Oh, and will they me mad if I refuse to learn spanish now that I'm a citizen of Mexico? I mean, turnabout's fair play

Clinton lied? Clinton lied but not about policy related matters.

Bush did not sell the country to the Mexican govmt, he sold it to corporate interests. I think Bush was afraid that if he did not in some way grant amnesty to illegal immigrants, the issue of illegal immigration would not go away and I don't think it will go away until there is better border security.

I think he wants this issue to go away before the next election, so that another Republican won't have to deal with it.