Why are so many people focused on Mexicans and Mexico and not worry about Dafur, Congo,?
435542
Sadly, civil war/genocide in sub-sahara Africa just isn't important to Americans because it doesn't really have an ecomomic impact on them or our country like the illegal Mexican immigration issue.  If they had oil, if their refugees were flooding across our border, or even if we shared a common culture (and sadly maybe skin color) you can bet more attention would be paid.
375501
If you truly lived in Mexico for two years you would know that the parks, museums, and libraries are HUGE TOURIST ATTRACTIONS!!! Maybe you should have taken the time to learn a little bit of the language, it would have gotten you farther.  I have been to panama, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, so what is your point?  Some of these countries have socialized health care, 4 weeks vacation for their workers, and pension plans.  That is why those who can make it there, stay there.  \n\nBut those who come here, are the ones to build the schools, libraries, road constructions you are talking about, and then they clean them as well.  \n\nThe taxpayer is making their contribution to their own way of life, - I know I am.  So then if you want to go on strike from contributing, you obviously want to cut off your nose to spite your face.
910809
They don't give a crap about us. Latin leaders just want to send the poor people of their countries here so they can't be burden with them anymore. We should ignore and threaten them until they support the border. Our country has for long been soft on illegal immigration and we have to be tough.
421720
First, "the West" doesn't care or not care about anything.  Individual people in the West make individual decisions about what they care about.  I can't speak for the West.  I can only speak for myself.\n\nAs a human being, I am limited in my ability to understand all of the horrible things going on in the world.  Many people worldwide are being tortured and killed.  Yet I am not strong enough emotionally to invest myself in caring about all of them at once.  I could also ask you why you don't care about the people in North Korea or Zimbabwe, but I understand that you can't solve all the world's problems either.\n\nThe situation in Darfur is FAR more devastating than any other in the world today.  And, if something doesn't change soon, the entire population may be killed.  The situation in Palestine may be bad, but it is nowhere near as bad as Darfur today.\n\nI'm not as aware of the situation in Ogaden today, because our press isn't reporting on it, but I will say that Americans were very concerned about that area in the past.  Another limitation of humanity is that we can't deal with the idea of a problem that is never solved.  Thus, many people have deceived themselves into believing that the situations in Ethiopia and Somalia are somewhat resolved.  It's sad but true.\n\nThe simple reality is that people are not perfect, and we can't solve all the problems of the world.  The problem in Darfur, however, is such a simple one for us to understand, and to know who is wrong, that it is much easier to support efforts at reform there.  Palestine is complicated, and most of us can see both sides a little, and don't know how to solve it.  So we prefer to focus on the problem we believe we CAN solve.
963119
True but I think people are focusing on the Mexican illegals because they are more of a majority. I work in construction. We have whites working for us, a few blacks and a whole lot of mexicans.\n\nNot to mention the fact that when the immigration issues came up this past year who made the most noise? Mexicans. Their country is right below us so the influx of Mexicans will be greater than other countries because it's easier for them to get into the US than it is for other illegal immigrants.\n\nThat would be my opinion at any rate.
560319
Mexicans are the most xenophobic, and utterly hypocritical people in the hemisphere. There culture consists of allowing 14 year old girls to work as dancers and prostitutes in TJ, conducting horrendous acts of animal cruelty by pitting dogs (among other animals) against each other in fights to the death. Massive nation wide corruption and the list goes on and on. Then on top of this they want to illegally come to America and "preserve" their culture by defiant non assimilation. It is no wonder why they are in the dire situation that they are in.
387328
It has nothing too do with race, SOME people want it too be so that they can blame race.\n\nMexicans are not the only people comming over the border, but it you make it about that then you look like a bad person.\n\n1+1=2 it's that easy.
691973
cuz no matter how smart americans are and how much advanced technology they have , this current issue has got off their hands and control by a group of indocumented , uneducated (i mean some don´t even get to study elementary school )and non english speaker group of ppl lol, Eventhou it is not only mexicans the borderline is, indeed they focus in mexico....
721721
First, there have been documented border incursions, they are not a myth. Second, the border is not well marked in many areas so mistakes can happen. Third, the most likely reason for these incursion is illegal activity, mostly smuggling (drugs, guns, people). The Army and Cops in Mexico are crooks. Many are on the payrolls of the drug gangs. So why not provide some "protection" and make a buck?
161237
Because people just either do not care/or don't hear about it.\nEverybody hears about Iraq whilst lots is also happening in the world.\nWho cared much about Rwanda's genocides ??? There was no oil in there...it was not affecting the economy of the West....I know I am cynical - not me : speaking for what I perceive.
430724
IT'S ALL A CONSPIRACY!  Seriously, I agree.  My question is why can't Mexico make their nation a prosperous democracy as well.  The differences between the U.S. and Mexico is staggering.
422230
This is very true, but the government is more focused on mexicans because A. They are a poorer country B. Mexicans have snuck illgal drugs over the border and C. The Natalee Holloway case hasn't helped many immagrents around the country. Basiclly, everyone is just afraid of new people and what they may bring to the U.S. I am not mexican, but i do believe that every human was made equally and everyone deserves a fighting chance. I agree that not all mexicans are bad, just the very few percentage that don't know how to deal with some problems. I mean, if you think about it, if you were a mexican dealing with an oppresive government (no offense) and poverty wouldn't you want a safe haven? I know i would try anything to get to the U.S. We in the U.S. have to understand what they are going through and put ourselves in their shoes. I totally agree on the fact that mexicans aren't the only immagrants. I just think the government is afraid of be overthrown or having another terroist attack. Though my ideas may not represent the american people, i still agree that this illegal crud needs to stop soon.
716006
Nobody cares. It's outta sight so it's outta mind. It is the same thing as Rwanda. I think we should do something but not use military intervention. Everybody is worried about Darfur but nobody thinks about for longer than two minutes.
992477
I am not sure where you read that.  I can see whites and Mongolians, but negroid?  Where did you read that?  Mexicans are a mix of native Indians and Spanish.  Mexico has had a lot of migration throughout the years.  Have you ever traveled there?  There are people from all over Europe, Jews, Chinese, Americans even Polish to name a few.
1128439
I know there are a lot of immigrants that are not white.  The reason people focus on Mexicans is because they are trying to use racism to get their own way with immigration laws.  Also Mexicans make up the majority of immigrants to the united states and they are relatively well organized when it comes to protesting.  This makes them more of a threat to the white American way of life.
464251
Sure why not, mexicans are not terrorists, people who seek war on the other side of the world are.
1084750
It's not about race or ethnicity. Illegal aliens come in all colors. It is not about Mexico or any other specific country. It is about enforcing the immigration laws of the country.