Where I live, this is a very touchy subject. Here is my opinion.

I drive through two hours of ranch land when I go home. Usually at night, if you look, it is easy to see people creeping through the mesquite trees. Every mile, you will also see a border patrol man and a huge spot light that can light up an area for miles. In the hot sun, you will see people walking along the railroad tracks. Friends have told me that is when they have given up. Their tired, need cool air and water and are asking to get picked up. The hot summer Texas sun, who wouldn't be tired.

I've also visited many places in Mexico. Not just Cancun, but places who do not benefit from vacationer's money. I've seen the poverty, homes, and little to no means of ever working for a better life.

Hell, visiting a border town like Nuevo Progreso, you will see adults and children with cut open milk jugs willing to catch any change you are willing to throw down. If it reaches the ground, you better believe they are dog piling for it.

So, when they try and cross over for a better life, I respect them for doing what they have to. Sometimes, it is all you can do to provide. Most people will work and send all their money home. However, I would prefer they do it the right way and gather their papers first. This is possible and if my grandmother can become a US citizen at the age of 12, anyone can. And when they do, they should get all the same benefits I expect as a citizen.

Sorry if I repeated what someone else said...I'm too tired to read through pages.

I see how the topic changed into that one "w" word. I don't like that word. But, oh well, there are a lot of words I don't like and people still say. I know I never will.