Reply #34: NAFTA has destroyed the economy of Mexico [View All]

[proud2BlibKansan]

and the rest of Central America and has made it nearly impossible to make a decent living there. Hence, immigration from these countries to American is on the rise. In the meantime, the US changed its immigration laws, making it very difficult (and rare) to come here from Central America legally.

So we essentially forced a trade policy on them that is destroying their economies and at the same time, we are closing the door on immigrants from these countries.

I don't hate Mexico or Mexicans. Where you got that idea is beyond me. I value ALL human life and feel very strongly that we should treat ALL people with respect. NAFTA doesn't do that. Neither does our immigration policy.

I also find it hypocritical to lock the door on immigrants since my own ancestors came here as stowaways on a boat they couldn't afford passage for and they snuck by the immigration authorities when they landed. My other ancestors stole land from the Native Americans. And some of my ancestors owned slaves. I am trying to set a better example for my descendants.