Laura-

Do you think the fact that Mexico is our single greatest source of foreign oil has anything to do with the Bush Administration’s clear reluctance to act as its “base” would have it act?

Imagine if we crossed the wrong wires with the Mexican Government…they could instantly cripple us if they so desired. I think maybe our government’s goal (not necessarily JUST the Bush Administration) is to allow Mexico’s citizens to become engrossed into our culture and society as a sort of insurance policy guaranteeing easy access to safe, relatively local petroleum. I’m really surprised the aspect of our relationship with Mexico hasn’t gotten more attention.

And I was listening to a talk show besides yours the other day and heard a caller complain that “these illegals” aren’t JUST taking below minimum wage jobs that “no American would do like tomato picking” – but also higher wage jobs that Americans WOULD do like construction jobs paying $10 an hour or more. He said once he found this out it really ticked him off. He said it really got him on board with Representative Sensenbrenner’s House legislation, and its crack down hard approach.

The host said “so do you mean you had no problem with them being here until you found out some of them weren’t being taken advantage of?” He chimed right back “you got it.”

I couldn’t believe his frankness, frankly. But I think his sentiment, coupled with election year energies, pretty much sums up where we are and where we’re going and why.

Thanks!
Tim Ford

http://openletterstopundits.blogspot.com