Should we make Mexico the 51st State?
543729
Hell no! Mexico is trying to take over the USA as it is. Look how many are SNEAKING across the borders now, if we were to give them duel citizen ship, that would be a night mare, then who is next? Canada? I say lets keep the USA as she is, the proud, the free and the home of the brave. Not the nation that has open door policy, (Hey everyone we don't care how many come over and take over our nation, just walk right thru the door and its yours for the taking)  come on, whats next? This is our America, our country, not theirs, they already have their own, why give ours up so easily?
313308
it's not right because innocent people that are trying to get by are being sent away.  We should have mexico become one of our states.
995177
I not only think this should be state mandated....BUT.....federally as well.\nNo one would risk life and limb for employment if the EMPLOYER wasn't at the other side hanging a wad of bills.\nThat BEING SAID.....(cuz I have to).....make Mexico amazing (it can be....given better leadership) and stop the flow now.....BUT....grant amnesty to those who have made roots and are a vital part of America as we know it.\n\nThe End.....Peace.
717645
they should close the border regardless. it's our side of the line, we can do wtf we want with it, and anyone who has a problem with securing our border can go to the other side of the border and live there and do all the drugs they want and do donkey shows and drink tequila. i could be mistaken, but i thought the whole point of securing the border was to keep terrorists from coming up through mexico.
735850
we need a good presidente for Mexico
639052
I do not think that Mexico should become one of the United States. Mainly, for the reason of the people's feelings towards each other. Now, dont get me wrong, and think im saying everyone hates eachother. But I have noticed many people feel strongly about Mexico, and how Mexico is better than the US. \nNow I have my own opinion on which is better, I will not state now, but I think if the two nations would merge, mas chaos would break lose. In cival, state, federal, and legisislature. And I dont see that happening any time soon either.
263105
I agree completely.  I love my country, it is truly the land of the free and the home of the brave.  I think that with respect to immigration, we have to do what is in OUR national interests, not the national interests of Mexico or any other country.  It is simply not in our national interests to have the massive illegal population taking our jobs, driving down wages, using up government services, taxing the environment and causing a housing shortage.
487681
No need to conquer them.  Just ask them if they'd like us to annex them.  Put it up for vote in a Mexican election (We should allow Mexicans here to vote in it too).  America is great.  They know it, we know it, why not expand?
243656
I THINK THEY SHOULD GO BACK TO MEXICO
634902
Or, what about Mexico annex what was once theirs?\n\nI think both ideas are ridiculous, but if we are going to fantasize, how about this:\n\nAt first it wouldn't be a State(s), it would be a territory or a protectorate, like Porto Rico or the Panama canal zone.  If we annexed Mexico it is possible it would never achieve statehood.\n\nYou mentioned the benefits of building an infrastructure, but the reality is that we have a failing infrastructure up here we would have to deal with first.  We have one of the worst infrastructures compared to all the other developed countries of the world.  Our train system has some serious catching up to do.  Most of our power plants are dated.  Dams and levys are falling apart what seems like every day (think New Orleans), our airports are over used and too small, our National Parks and other public Lands are desperately under funded, our public transportation is terrible, we dearly need a urban planning miracle, we are facing a future of drought, the list doesn't end.  But basically we can't seem to afford to take care of ourselves let alone another 107,000,000 Mexicans.\n\nYes we would gain the natural resources, but the reality is we already have them.  America has been exploiting Latin America's natural resources for more than 150 years.  Look at whats going on in Venezuela and Bolivia.  The US is pissed off because these governments aren't allowing the US to rape them anymore. \n\nAnd we already have the cheap labor, they come here.  And they stay cheap because they are illegal.  But imagine if we start paying another 107,000,000 people minimum wage (or more),  they wouldn't be so cheap any more now would they?\n\nThe old paradigm of controlling mass geographic space is becoming passe.  In fact it is very difficult to govern huge populations speaking different languages, sharing different cultures, expressing different political ideologies.  America is a very expensive venture indeed, and I am not sure it is the least costly model.  When you finally break it down buy cost analysis I am sure the independent Mexico model shows the highest net growth for both countries.  \n\nIt is even possible that our current country "as is" won't be able to afford to exist in its present form for very much longer.  What if we run out of gas?\n  \nCan you imagine trying to get 107,000,000 Mexicans to integrate in to the US way of life, fat chance.  Many of them don't even speak Spanish let alone English.
449073
As a liberal married to a man who is half-Mexican, it sounds like an excellent plan to me!  Before we give the conservatives the boot, we should grab their money as they head over the border.  Many of them are crooked CEOs who obtained their wealth by stabbing everyone else (not just Mexicans) in the back.
556175
No, revolutions only bring mayhem and ruin. How about getting rid of Mexico by uniting it with Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and (just for the hell of it) Arizona. It could be called Mexsaldurna! New Mexico could just be Mexico. While we're at it, why not divide North Dakota into Northern Dakota, Northernmost Dakota and The Useless Patch of Land between Northernmost Dakota and Canada. And get rid of upper Michigan. Give it to Canada so we could take that New Brunswick. Next, divide the Carolinas into 23 states, each named Carolina, with minor spelling changes. Also, while I have your attention, we should erase Rhode Island. I don't mean annex it to Massachusetts, I mean erase it. Take a pencil to it, and make a big white space with nothing in it. And do something about Colorado and Wyoming! They look exactly alike in maps, and a square is such a boring shape. Make Wyoming into a triangle, and Colorado into a complex myriagon. Then unify Kansas and Nebraska to form Kanraska, and only let stupid white corn-huskers live there. And, if I could venture out of America for a sec, lets do away with all of these Soviet countries. There are fifteen, but their all so useless, why not make them into four? Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan? Who needs em? Moldova? Make that, new Romania! Now... what were we talking about?
863633
That would be a good start. On # 2, the employers should be fined "and imprisoned", On # 3, We really should relocate all military bases, training centers and bomber practice site on our borders, north and south. On # 4, our federal government should immediately pass federal laws making it a felony for any illegals to assemble, march or protest as well as carry any flag other than the flag of the united states. On, # 5, The Mexican government should be lined up along with all the wealthy land owner and corporate big wigs and be executed and let the people of Mexico form a Democratic country.
589532
I AGREE WE MEXICANS NEED TO RUN OFF THE WHITES WE CAN TAKE OVER THEIR WHITE HOMES FOR OUR CHILDREN\nMEXICANS ARE THE BEST  WE SHOULD MAKE RECONQUISTA GO FOR ALL OF THE USA MAKE IT ONE BIG MEXICO  MAKE WHITES SERVE US WHITES ARE SUCH LAZY RACIST MAKE THEM SUFFER THIS IS OUR LAND NOW AND WHITES SHOULD GET USED TO IT
385478
Yes It Can\n\nIf All These Criminals And Their Sympathizers \nMarch Their @$$ES Across The Border Into Mexico \nAnd DEMANDED What They Are DEMANDING From Our Government, El Presidente Wouldnt Have Any CHOICE \nBut To Make Reformations In His Country\n\nIn Fact, Why Dont You All Do Just That
526517
great question?  We need to get involved in helping to reform the Mexicans political system and get involved in helping them to find a better way of life in their own country!
1124810
I say 'trash welfare'. There should be some kind of structure to support women with little kids and no income, because some guys knock women up and hit the road...never to be seen again. Such impromptu 'families' need public assistance. I don't support doing that for foreigners, because that paves the path for the 'anchor baby' thing...anyway it should be done on a case-by-case basis, whatever's done needs to be well-managed so that riding a public program doesn't turn into a career for people....\n\nI've held minimum-wage jobs, and they sucked, but I did em anyway. If someone's hiring, don't turn your nose up, turn in an application. Maybe it doesn't have all the benefits and 'sugar' you want, but maybe you really don't need half that stuff anyway.\nI'd rather see americans roll up their sleeves and get out there and do some manual labor, rather than paying Manuel 3 bucks an hour to do it for them. I'm not saying that Manuel doesn't need an opportunity, I'm saying that it's not the job of american citizens to give him one. But: we can collectively do Manuel a BIG favor, and that's to lean on the corrupt institutions of Mexico until they see fit to reform and make their country a better place for those living in it...so they don't have to risk life, limb, incarceration and worse to try and have a shot at a decent life. Mexico's the real problem here, america's been plenty tolerant for decades, trying to help, trying to be a good neighbor, but you can't be blind to trends. Drugs and illegal labor have to be worth 50 billion annually to Mexico. Also, they need to cut their population growth rate, and stop expecting america to pick up the tab for their lack of planning...unless that IS the plan...in which case that fence can't go in place fast enough...