Once You Know the Notes to Sing...

This week, the debate on illegal immigration continues. Far beyond the question of securing our borders, many so called immigration hawks see illegal immigration as the root of so many problems. You may think our heath care system is inefficient and too geared toward profit? Not so. The problem is Mexicans using our hospitals. You may believe our public education system is woefully underfunded and inequitable. Not so. The problem is Mexicans using our schools. You may believe that US economic policy has left working people behind. Not so. The problem is Mexicans taking our jobs. You may think that our drug war has created a permanent prisoner class. Not so. The problem is Mexicans bringing in drugs we buy from them. Noting the potency of the immigration debate, anti immigrant activist Moe Lester stated, "Listen, we are doing quite a service beyond the immigration arena. We provide a focal point for people's concerns in many areas and offer them a way to channel their frustration besides questioning the values and intentions of their government. The problem is Mexicans and they are easy to find."