Originally Posted by
cbn42
You could also say that the US has the responsibility of controlling the flow of firearms to Mexico, which fuel the violence of the drug cartels.
Of course they should work proactively to improve the economic conditions in their country. But they also have a responsibility to serve the needs of, and advocate for, their own citizens, whether legal or illegal. Every country does that (including the US, as the recent hikers situation shows).
Yes, the US has a responsibility of controlling the flow of firearms as well (and I know that they're not perfect either).
I normally don't defend US policies very often, but the US does far more to secure the border and control contraband goods than Mexico.
Mexico has a responsibility to serve their citizens, but Mexico instead encourages the committing federal crimes of their citizens by providing them with tools. Then in the spirits of protecting the needs and advocating for their citizens, they outcry and protest laws aimed towards curbing the illegal immigrants.
Personally, I don't think they should have any rights. Zero. They're illegal. On top of using pubic resources, now they want the privilege of being able to fly domestically, open bank accounts, obtain credit, etc.
If you go to Mexico and try to do the same thing, Mexico suddenly changes its position on illegal immigration. Its ridiculous. And the Mexican government should stop making excuses and trying to protect them.