Articles of Confederation
If you got some time, please click on one of the links below. All the links are to CNN articles and very pertinent to the current immigration situation. I found the ones on Central America immigrants to really hit home. I don't even want to think about how many of my friends will try to make the treacherous trip to the El Norte in the upcoming months. On the other hand, I also know many people who benefit from the immigration system. These "guides for hire" or coyotes make a living off of helping their fellow Guatemalan countrymen get to the U.S border with hopes of a brighter tomorrow. Every year, many men leave my Peace Corps pueblo in Guatemala headed north through Mexico with a backpack, one change of clothes, a roll of cash, toilet paper, a bottle of water, and a dream. The American dream - the chance to make a better future for their children and extended family through financial security in the form of monthly money-orders, which unfortunately will continue to draw Central American's toward the U.S./Mexico border for the foreseeable future.
I have many thoughts on the immigration issue, especially after my time spent living in Guatemala. Although, I've found that, while I may have very personally strong and emotionally driven opinions based on what I've seen and experienced, being up to date and well informed on the topic is the best way to try and wrap your head around it. So, I hope that you enjoy these articles as much as I have.
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