Illegal immigrants don’t drain U.S.
dry
I would like to congratulate Alex Hoffman on a departure from
form in his April 11 cartoon.
Hoffman succinctly demonstrates how illegal immigrants pose no
threat to any hard-working Americans. As he brilliantly puts it,
illegal immigrants are drinking only from the very bottom of the
tall, refreshing glass of opportunity that is America. They gladly
put forth more effort (as demonstrated by the longer straw) to
accept opportunities that the better-off (represented by a fancy
straw) refuse to reach. I could have written a long piece on how
illegal immigrants fill a niche in America that very few legal
Americans are willing to even go near. However, Hoffman proves
that, once again, a picture is worth a thousand words.
Stephen Guillerm Graduate student,
biostatistics
Government needs to secure borders
The “Students Rally For Reform” article that
appeared April 11 described how Salvador Garcia criticized the
anti-terrorist part of the title of HR 4437 (Border Protection,
Antiterrorism and Illegal Immigration Control Act).
What he fails to realize is that the bill is not saying that
undocumented workers are terrorists. It is not saying that Mexicans
in general are terrorists (although it is quite bold for Garcia to
say that no Mexican is). Basically, if the U.S. doesn’t
secure its borders, terrorists are going to take advantage of the
easy access. Also, how dare the protesters carry signs that say
“We are America?” True, Americans would never desecrate
the American flag by flying it upside down below the Mexican flag
as has been done at some high schools.
If these people came here for the opportunity for a better life,
as Garcia said, is this how they show appreciation for the country
that is giving it to them?
If you want an adventure, try this: Illegally enter Mexico
(never mind immigration quotas, visas, international law, or any of
that nonsense) and then demand in-state tuition rates and free
bilingual government forms.
While there, also demand that the local government provide free
medical care for you and your family and that they offer you
bilingual nurses and doctors. Keep your American spirit strong, fly
Old Glory from your rooftop or prominently display it on your car
bumper or in the front window of your house.
Speak only English and insist that your children do the same.
Demand a driver’s license. Good luck!
It will not happen in Mexico or any other country in the world
except right here in the United States, land of the naive, stupid,
idiotic, politically correct politicians.
Randi Replogle Second-year, business
economics