This article is very true. Our two countries have to work together to solve problems on both sides of the border. - - Donna Poisl
By GEBE MARTINEZ
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — As he stood by the cash register of the restaurant he runs in this city’s historic district, Mario Garcia Calleja puffed from a cigarette and demanded respect.
President Barack Obama has struck the right tone toward Mexico, Garcia Calleja said, but he wondered whether Obama could muster support for Mexico from congressional conservatives who regard the nation as a problem and not a partner.
“They should not be looking at Mexico as a garbage dump but as a real country, as an entryway to North America,” the restaurateur said.
“Together, we have to deal with the problems of both countries,” he added. “Geographically, we have to understand each other."
Be sure to read the rest of this story! This is only a small part of it.
This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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