Thread: Mexican "immigrants" being driven away from U.S.

Mexican immigrants being driven away from U.S.
Calderon's repatriation program will help

By Maria Elena Salinas
Noticieros Univision
December 31, 2007 6:00 AM

As usual this time of year, more than a million Mexican immigrants are expected to cross the border to spend the holiday season with their loved ones. But this time around, there is an added element to their journey: Many of them could end up making a one-way trip back home.

Mexican immigrants are finding it increasingly difficult to live in the United States. The land of opportunity that once embraced their work ethic and unique abilities is becoming, to many, a land of misfortune and rejection. A country that appreciated and took advantage of their hard labor is now telling them they are not welcome anymore.

For many immigrants, coming to this country is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work and help support their families back home. Some of them have established roots here. They've gotten married, had children; they have become an integral part of their communities and parishes. Others, however, just planned to save enough money to go back home and build a better future for themselves and their families. For those, maybe that time has come.

There are no exact figures, but stories abound of immigrants who have decided not to return to the United States after their holiday vacations south of the border. It's just not the same here anymore. Hate crimes have increased. Discrimination and racial profiling are on the rise as a result of the hostile environment toward undocumented immigrants. Immigration raids and random collateral arrests have people living in fear. Many parents are afraid to take their children to school, not knowing if they will be picked up and separated from their families, even if the kids are U.S. citizens.

For those who are returning, whether as a result of deportation or voluntary repatriation, the Mexican government is preparing to welcome them back home. On Dec. 18, Mexican President Felipe Calderon went to Tijuana, the busiest port of entry along the Mexico-U.S. border, to greet his paisanos.

It was a symbolic gesture that coincided with International Migrants Day, as declared in 2000 by the United Nations. On that very day 10 years earlier, the U.N. had adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. The document is a reminder that all human beings are born free and should be treated equally and with dignity, regardless of race, color or nationality.

Calderon, who has been very outspoken about what he has called the anti-Mexican approach in the U.S. political campaigns, once again came out in defense of his compatriots. He denied that Mexican workers represent a social, economic or security problem for the U.S. "Those who attempt to present Mexican migrant workers as enemies of the United States, be it as a result of ignorance, ill intention, political or economic interests, are mistaken," he said.

Adding that Mexican workers actually benefit the U.S. economy by generating an annual income of $30 billion, Calderon warned that the ill treatment of Mexican immigrants not only generates unnecessary tension in bilateral relations but also "weakens the development of all of North America."

The Mexican president took advantage of his own trip to the border to announce the implementation of a new government program. Humane repatriation will provide food, shelter, medical assistance and temporary work for those who are deported each year. The program is to start officially in 2009 but will work as a pilot program in 2008.

After one of the most hostile years for immigrants living in the United States, being welcomed home with open arms could make this year's holiday season a true Feliz Navidad.

Salinas hosts "Noticieros Univision." Her Web site is www.mariaesalinas.com.

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And another latino heard from!!!!

"Mexican immigrants being driven away from U.S."

WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try Mexican ILLEGAL immigrants............

Wait until you hear him cry when millions are forced out

Vaya con Dios, amigos!!

~or~

Don't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!

Good Riddance!

Adding that Mexican workers actually benefit the U.S. economy by generating an annual income of $30 billion, Calderon warned that the ill treatment of Mexican immigrants not only generates unnecessary tension in bilateral relations but also "weakens the development of all of North America."

And over 20 billion in remittances to Mexico.

Fences make good neighbors.

As usual this time of year, more than a million Mexican immigrants are expected to cross the border to spend the holiday season with their loved ones. But this time around, there is an added element to their journey: Many of them could end up making a one-way trip back home.

Mexican immigrants are finding it increasingly difficult to live in the United States. The land of opportunity that once embraced their work ethic and unique abilities is becoming, to many, a land of misfortune and rejection. A country that appreciated and took advantage of their hard labor is now telling them they are not welcome anymore.

Uh, as has been pointed out by our posters above...
they are not 'immigrants'. Immigrants - by definition - would never (under normal circumstances) have a problem entering/leaving the country.

On the other hand, illegal aliens... well, yeah. The obligatory Duh! is in order.

Is Univision really so disingenuous as to allow one of their front-line anchor reporters to blur that distinction (yeah, I know, don't answer)?
The standard of journalism at Univision is obviously lacking...

Originally Posted by MyAmerica

Adding that Mexican workers actually benefit the U.S. economy by generating an annual income of $30 billion, Calderon warned that the ill treatment of Mexican immigrants not only generates unnecessary tension in bilateral relations but also "weakens the development of all of North America."

And over 20 billion in remittances to Mexico.

Fences make good neighbors.

Actually, the most recent estimates to Mexico [alone] is now approaching 45-50 billion in the last calendar year.

that once embraced their work ethic and unique abilities is becoming, to many, a land of misfortune and rejection. A country that appreciated and took advantage of their hard labor is now telling them they are not welcome anymore.

Just WHAT work ethic and unique abilities is this idiot speaking of?

Okay,Populist hasn't done it yet so I will- SOB STORY.