Wade's Gov. on Immigration, In-State tuition, and What We're Doing

After reading my classmate’s article about Immigration, In-State tuition, and What We’re Doing, certain aspects came to mind. Being from a border town, Laredo, I have firsthand knowledge of the recent and past drug violence, aided by the “flow” of immigration, causing harm to American border town communities. Before, tourist from around the world would travel to Laredo to shop across the bridge into our sister city, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico; since 2003, when violence started occurring in Nuevo Laredo, almost all main attractions (shops, restaurant’s, and clubs) closed down within months. The tourist rate and economy in all border towns have plummeted, and continue to do so today. Three of my high school friends having lunch across the border passed on when gunfire erupted and the restaurant blew up by a grenade launcher. With this kind of firsthand information, I would have to disagree with you on your point that the United States needs to stop giving millions to stop the flow of illegals into this country. Their position by enforcing stricter policies along the border, in my opinion, is substantial and needs more applying. By stopping the influx of immigrants today we will not only contribute to stopping the genocide that is happening along our Texas border; but also halt the violence that continues to spread into northern regions of the U.S.

Now on your point on giving Immigrants, who are already living here, the opportunity to gain citizenship through college courses is exceptional! Back home I have several highly intelligent “illegal” high-school friends, who went to an engineering magnet and scored higher on their SAT’s than most “legal” students, and are scared to pursue a college carrier because of being deported due to our current system; what a shame! I believe stricter border laws need to be enacted purely for security, but immigration laws within the states need to be reformed in favor for those already living in America looking for the American Dream; just as our forefathers intended.