Saturday, July 08, 2006

Mexico's new president promises changes and legal assistance to defend immigrant's rights in the United States

Reuters news service--

Felipe Calderon of the conservative ruling party won Mexico's election in a tight race for presidency. President Calderon proposes to maintain the fiscal policy of former President Fox however, he wishes to be more supportive towards business and to help fight poverty.

In addition to his economic and energy policies, President Calderon hopes to tackle poverty by expanding public health services and providing universal health insurance through public and private agencies.

He promises to stem illegal migration across the United States border through job creation in housing and infrastructure.
" FOREIGN POLICY
* Proposes a very active foreign policy, with a firm voice in multilateral organizations and a strong relationship with the United States.
* Pledges not to be a pushover for Washington, however, and opposes U.S. proposals to build a border wall and deploy National Guard troops along the frontier. Says U.S. immigration reform is crucial.
* Vows to defend rights of migrants in the United States by setting up a special office to give them legal assistance. He says NAFTA trade partners United States and Canada should help promote Mexico's economic development to stem migration. I "

President Calderon also promises to combat crime plus cleanup and better train their police forces.
with promises of universal health care, maybe they might start seeing an influx of US citizens, especially, with the mindset of sleepy Ted as I think about him every time I have an allergy attack.
Perhaps with these changes in Mexico, [assuming that they are more than just promises] will encourage Mexicans to stay home and fight for their rights in their own country and their homeland.
As far as President Calderon's view on the US border policy, I am sure that President [we need cheap labor] Bush will work hand-in-hand with President Calderon to put a bridge over the fence between US and Mexico.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

True immigrants have rights already. If he means he wants to give legal assistance to the illegals, more power to him. The ones that have returned after being sent home are now felons and need a good lawyer. At least WE wouldn't have to pay for it. And while he's at it, their incarceration should be his responsibility as well. Our jails are full. Besides which the illegals would probably prefer our jails. We give 3 meals a day, controlled temp. facilities, cable TV and a gym. Better than what they have. THE LEAK MUST BE PLUGGED BEFORE THE DAM BREAKS. Pretty soon the citizens of this country will take matters into their own hands.....that scares me!