
As a student in the University of Texas at Brownsville, I look across the Resaca’s or oxbows in my campus and see the fight is tight, especially at the tip of Texas. As we look into the past history of Texas, it will not only change its political landscape, but as well as our geographical gains from our wars of the Texas Revolution and the Mexican American war. Instead of gaining land we will lose land back to Mexico. Is it the fact that this Border Wall, the Visas, the Passports, that we seem to gain for national security is nothing more than the facet of losing our privilege rights as Americans? Many people in the Rio Grande live well below the poverty line and usually come across the border for cheaper methods of physician visits, medication, and other services that are too costly in the United States. It may be the facts that there is a lot of red tape in our government that will not let most of the people within this region maintain a stable form of living. We are living in a culture-ecological-financial war. It should not be a war on terror; instead it is a war on humanity. How can it be just law when our people have a hard time to decide whether or not to live in the means that the government supplies. It cannot be said that we are a nation of wealth anymore since we are lagging in the economy. The oil is richer than the gallon of milk on the breakfast table. We are living on the scrapes of the kitchen table, well beyond the means of bread and butter. As far as the Border Wall is concerned it is dividing not only our nation, but it will further do more harm than good in our ecological system. Just looking back into the Katrina disaster in New Orleans, is it possible that we too will face our demise with some unknown force of nature. As it is said my fellow readers: Nature does not fight with Nature, Nature instead unleashes her fury amongst humans, on whom they cut into her very core of life. We should respect the grounds of our ecosystem, if not how can we depend on the government that could not supply the FEMA funds fast enough to get out of that nightmare that we as humans created. We have a dependable and accountable Governor Rick Perry, but only he can do so much, he too has voiced his opposition on the Wall, instead of building partnerships, we are building barriers that will keep us out of touch with the rest of the world.
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WickedRio First of all,
Posted: Wed, 04/30/2008 - 18:00.
WickedRio
First of all, great post. I could “feel” the passion in you words and respect you point-of-view.
I feel that stopping another person from bettering themselves or family by coming here to live/work is wrong. That said; there is an issue with a small percentage of people coming in with criminal intentions.
My main issue with immigration is economical. If our government has to pay out more than it takes in – in the way of social services, police, fire, school, etc. – then the outcome would be disastrous on all levels.
On the economical side, I think the Fair Tax would eliminate the most economic issues. This form of taxation would tax everyone equally when they purchase an item NOT when they are paid income. This would ensure revenue from everyone living in the U.S., legal or not. Giving those who cross the border a chance at a new life, while not dragging down our social programs.
As far as the terrorists and criminals entering the country, the police on all levels need to handle this better; it is not a “border” issue. For example, if you are stopped for a crime and are not a citizen; you just lost your chance at a better life in the U.S.
I am very interested to hear your thoughts and ideas.
I couldn't agree more!
Posted: Thu, 05/01/2008 - 13:52.
I agree with both KFarinella and the OP on this one.
With regards to the OP's post:
You are right. If we keep pretending that the issue is about a physical barrier more than thoughtful and decisive political action, we are asking for it as a country. And as you said, Mother Nature doesn't play nice when you turn your nose to her. (Also see: "Titanic")
With regards to KFarinella's post:
Very well put! I couldn't agree more! I have always been an advocate of the fact that the Fair Tax could help solve quite a few problems in this country. I must admit, I really wish that the remaining candidates had a more Fair Tax based solution with regards to fixing the tax inequalities in the U.S. But, "wish in one hand...", right? Back on the point however, it does seem that the system is set-up in a rather unfair way. If your here illegally for any reason, we immediately assume as a population that you are a lazy, job stealing, uneducated criminal. You don't even get a chance to prove us wrong either, because you know, we're America and we know everything. No wonder the rest of the world thinks that we have gone mad...
ASlightChangeofWorld Thanks
Posted: Thu, 05/01/2008 - 15:51.
ASlightChangeofWorld
Thanks for the complement.
I agree with you about the way Americans perceive immigrants. I am a human being and a Christian first; I try to view every person as an equal. In addition, my ancestors did not come here on the Mayflower, so I would feel a little strange speaking against giving another person a chance.