Actually, that is a lie. But whatever. You've painted me in the light that you want to see me, so carry on. Like I said, you go back and show me where I called Dog a racist. Go ahead. Try.

I suppose you would know.

Actually, I kindly pointed you in the direction of the Constitution. Look up "First Amendment."

I never made any claims as to schools that teach spanish as a first language. I'm sure that there are some... But I've made no such claims.

I've only pointed out that we have a constitution, and within that constitution is a clause called the "First Amendment." Please, look it up.

You've finally unveiled the truth of the matter. We don't mind Mexican people coming over here. What we have a problem with is all the Catholics!

LapDog
(just kidding people)

No, its not a lie. Everyone who's been here knows your MO. Just because I'm not inclined do dig through multiple pages of your bullshit to prove it at 12:20 a.m. on a work night doesn't change the facts. I clearly remember you mocking Lap Dog as "Frazod's Lap Dog" and blasting him with the same crap your hit everyone else with - granted, you haven't singled anyone else out the way you have me, but that really doesn't change things much, does it?

To me, the truth is the truth. To you, the truth is whatever crap you're spewing at the moment.

Again, as expected, no response to the overpopulation thing, and no admission that Mexico must be held accountable for its own problems. Just more smokescreen. You're falling into a very regular pattern.

You just refuse to pay attention, don't you?

Your other stuff is indeed a lie. And if you don't want to bother to prove that your not a liar, that's your deal. I never called Lap Dog a racist. I did call him you lap dog, because he has had to consistently come to your rescue.

But don't worry... You don't need to prove anything, because someone will come by to bail you out without actually searching for the evidence. Probably HC.

It appears that the board swallowed a post of mine... Here it is again.


Actually, you've got me out of context there... Drugs in America isn't Mexico's problem in the least. It's an American problem... Especially considering the appetite for Drugs that America has. I merely point it out as an opportunity that Mexican drug lords have in this country. And the solution that I provided for this is for the American government to take the profit out of illegal drug trade by controlling it themselves.


DING DING DING!... There we go. Now you're talking. At least you recognize that there is American influence in Mexico, and it is part of the reason they are hurting. See? That didn't hurt so bad.

Actually, if you were paying attention, then you would have noticed that I gave you credit for it.

I do? Please give me an example if you are going to make a broad sweeping statement like that. I've done no such thing. I've already taken the steps to identify the source of the symptoms in America. I said nothing of illegal immigrants being victims. Just opportunists. A lot like the illegal canadian immigrants that we all seem to be batting a blind eye toward.


Actually, it's a cultural issue. Mexico is a very religious culture... particularly toward Catholicism. They are taught as adolescents that birth control subverts the will of God, and is therefore a sin. So, no, it's not as easy as you make it sound. But we can agree that population control is of need. It's easy to identify symptoms... But if you don't go the extra steps to find the sources, you are just spinning the hampster wheel.

Or very religious. Again, it's a cultural and religious issue.

I never said that every single problem in the Mexican government is the result of American bribes... But there are plenty of problems that arise from the American bribes... And these problems lead to the symptoms of illegal immigration. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction... Yin and yang, so to speak.

I retract this post - it appears Taco answered me after all. As fucked up as the BB's been tonight, I have no trouble believing that the board ate his post.

Will read and get back to you.

Taco here is part of one of the laws to become a United States citizen.

Becoming a United States Citizen.

You will need to take a test which demonstrates that you can speak and write in English. You will also be tested on basic history and government in the United States.
You may qulify to take the exam in you native language if:

You are over 50 years old and have been a permanent U.S. resident for over 20 years.

You are over 55 and have been a permanent U.S. resident for over 15years.

So Taco, it is not about free speech. One on the laws of our country is that you must be able to read and write in English, if you want to become a citizen. This is why we teach our children in school to read and write in English. English is the language of our country. I don't believe that you will find any school district in the United States which doesn't teach English as the primary language because this would violate federal law and state law.

I did... See below..

TJ-

I've been reading that article on US immigration. It's pretty enlightening but I see a few things that I disagree with. I'll try to get my perspective to you later. It's a slow read for me.

LD

I took a lot of tests in College that I passed then, and would probably fail now. When you study specifically for the test, that seems to happen.



Actually, you're wrong. It's not a law, by any means. Such a law would be unconstitutional. There is a test that requires it, for sure. But not a law. Two very different things.

Which federal law is this? The ACLU would be all over it if there were such a law. No such law exists.

It is a free speech issue. You can't get around that. You just can't. It's there in the constitution. See "First Amendment."

Mexico's problems written by a Mexican immigrant
 

Thought some of you would be interested in reading this.

http://www.westga.edu/~bquest/1998/mexico.html

TGI

Rick, which part of "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech" do you not understand?

There is a huge difference between a test and a law.

So you did. As you will see below, I retracted what I said when I realized it.

Okay, now I might surprise you, Taco. While I am politically conservative, I am not religiously conservative. I don't put a lot of stock in organized religion, and adamantly believe that it generally causes more problems than it cures. How many unspeakable evils have been perpetrated against humanity in the name of God? We'd certainly have to start another thread to debate that one.

Now, of course I realize most Mexicans are Catholics. I know many impoverished people of the world are Catholic. But when it coves to poverty, overpopulation and the starvation of children, Catholicism simply flies in the face of logic, intelligence, and sorry to say it, decency. When it comes to third world countries, being opposed to birth control is quite simply being in favor of children starving to death. An impoverished married couple who can't afford to provide for the children they have simply shouldn't then set about having several more. This is horribly irresponsible, IMO, and not practical in this day and age. When I hear the Pope continually speak out against birthcontrol, it makes me believe that he must be oblivious to the suffering that results.

To me, religion should take a back seat to reality.

Now, I know my views on religion p!ss people off, which is why I generally avoid religious topics. But I propose a reasonable, and, IMO, necessary solution to world (not just Mexican) overpopulation and poverty.

As for the US Companies thing, yes, I know they fuck people over down there. I never said they didn't. I merely said all the problems down there aren't specifically their fault.

And I honestly never noticed any acknowledgement from you that I ever had a good idea about anything until now. Must have missed whatever comment you made about the drug thing.

Tim

Actually just fine, I am amazed at the civility on what is really a philosophical, political BB with a pretty fair split between liberal and conservative bents. Had one day where two people kind of got into it, and one wanted the other censored. I worked through it without any censoring and everything smoothed over. I have yet to need to use my Superpowers- :D but I am sure the day will come. I like all three boards and must say it is amazing as of now the Stars problem children are either behaving or have left.

Thanks for asking, would like to be on here a little more but work really has me busting my hump lately.