This is a fantastic article. You should read it. Never underestimate the power of Mexicengineering, ese.
One point in it stuck out at me: Oscar Vazquez. Here's a motivated kid, a good leader, willing to learn and who wants to serve the United States as a member of our armed forces.
I know a lot of people have issues with immigration, and certainly the article makes no bones about all of these kids being undocuments. However, I have to think that there should be some sort of middle ground. Kids like Oscar have a lot to give to this country, and I don't think we as a nation should reject what he has to offer simply because his family didn't come here legally (not that coming here legally is an option for poor families, but I digress). This is especially true, I think, given the propensity for a lot of born-here American kids who have almost nothing to give to the country, and who in fact are more than willing to stick their hands out for the money from existing entitlement programs. Not all of the illegal immigrants are here because they want to abuse our entitlement programs, most are here because they want to work and make their lives better. You know, that whole American Dream thing.
We have an obvious need right now for military personel, and people like Oscar have a strong desire to serve and to succeed. I say we make a simple trade. Agree to serve in the military and in return for that service you will be put through the process of legalization fast-tracked. Serve active duty for say 5 years, then reserves another 5 to 10 years after that. Citizenship, GI bill and all that are granted and the US gets a disciplined citizen who wants to work and make this country a safer, better place.
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