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04/29/2008: "Mexicans confused by US attitudes to immigration"

The hypocrisy. We have two signs on the U.S.-Mexican border: "Keep Out" and "Help Wanted."

The opportunism. Too many politicians are trying too hard to portray themselves as tough on illegal immigration.

The simple solutions. "Build A Wall." "Deport All Illegals." A quick rule of thumb: If it fits on a bumper sticker, it's not a workable policy.

The naiveté. People ask why Mexico won't help stop illegal immigration. Hint: Last year, Mexicans in the United States sent home $25 billion.

[ There is a conflict of interest between those who want to end immigration and all the destruction it causes, and those who just want to profit from the cheap labor. The Mexicans are ignoring the fact that this division of interest exists. ]

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/28/navarrette/index.html