Illegal immigration

The argument over illegal immigration has exploded with the passing of Arizona's new immigration law.

Now lets put aside the typical arguments and take a look at this from a stand point both sides (conservatives and liberals) can agree upon. Slavery is illegal in these 50 states. The illegal immigrant is the modern slave. They are under-paid, often being paid less than minimum wage. They work hours of overtime without compensation. They get no unemployment insurance, no health insurance, no PTO (vacation or sick days). Technically, between the business and the government, they do not exist as a person. Often times, these poor people are beaten, raped, and kept imprisoned by the "coyotes" who bring them across the border. Some of them are thrown into slavery sweat shops, others are pressed into the sex trade.

And all because they are simply looking to save up enough to have a decent life when they return back home. Or to have a little extra money in case a family member actually does get kidnapped.

Mexico is a rich country, full of hard-working, family-oriented, wonderful people. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most corrupt countries in the world right now. With the drug wars (which we are sure are partially fueled by the CIA and their drug business), it is also a very dangerous place to be. Kidnappings are so common that many people even believe the newest scam...fake kidnapping calls. There are so many reasons why they would wish to come here and get a better life for themselves. But even if life for the illegal immigrant is better here, the way they are treated compared to the life we have built is SLAVERY. And that is what I am against.

It would be wonderful if the hard-working people of Mexico, those who come here illegally meerely looking for an extra quarter, could simply go back home and take their country back from the criminals that have run in for centuries. But after working 80 hours a week for less than minimum wage...I can't blame them for not having the energy to do so. And with our Corporate Representatives in Washington...I doubt that this horrible practice will ever change.

Slavery is dead? Hell, no. Have some compassion for these poor people. Realize that they come here looking for a better wage and better life. And then go after the jerks that enslave them.