I never said illegal immigration is not a problem. I also admit that my emotions play a big part in my stand on this. But unless you are of a minority in America it is harder for you to truly see all the racism that exists. You can live in your little world and pretend it's not there or not really that bad if that makes you feel better.
If your child was hungry and you had no money to buy food what would you do? If nobody was looking and there was $$ or food right in front of you, would you steal it? If it meant that you or your child would not go hungry, would you steal it?
Most of the illegal immigrants are not coming here with the attitude that America is a "free ride" for them. The ones with that mentality . . . I would be the first to send them back. They do not come here with intent to steal and take advantage of America, they are not trying to harm anyone here. Their families are in need of basic necessities of life which they cannot get in their own country. So they come here and work hard and live on very little but more than they can get back home.
So, yes I feel compassion for them, and not just because I am Mexican American but because I am human.
And if Americans will do the lower paying jobs then why don't they? Why don't they go out and stand in front of home Depot looking for work? If they really wanted/needed these jobs they would and can take them back.
And I am not calling everyone who wants to stop illegal immigration racist.