"Benefits of being an illegal immigrant







Last Updated: September 21, 2005, 04:35:05 AM PDT

It's illegal to come into our country without
proper documentation. But if you come, we will
give you housing, medical aid and a job. Your
children will be given preference by placing them
in separate classrooms. We will not make it
mandatory to learn English first, as this might
impose upon your heritage. We will follow your
customs and celebrate your holidays.

Preference will be given in the job market by
encouraging bilingual applicants. Many businesses
will advertise in your language and newspapers
will give you your own special section so you can
keep up with issues pertaining to your culture.

Now, our government also would like to extend to
you the courtesy of a driver's license.

If this is the case, we need to be ready to do
the same for every immigrant who decides to cross
our borders. We must plan how we will integrate
equally their language and culture into every
part of our school systems and government.

There is a reason people come to our country and
leave theirs. Maybe while our government is
redefining illegal, they should consider if they
are ready to redefine America as we once knew it.

JACKIE BAUER

Sonora"
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