If I was living poor in Mexico or South America, or anywhere really, I'd do what I had to do to come to the US. Even if coming illegally was my only option.
Applying for a visa in Mexico costs about $500. If you don't have a credit record or own property, regardless of how decent you are, you're denied. And you lose the $500.
I knew a man who went through that 3 times. You know how hard it is to raise $500 in Mexico, when the going rate for labor is like $15 per DAY? (and still care for your family)
So a decade ago, he hopped and skipped across the Rio with some friends. And now, he's got the best yard services in that town. Has a nice house, nice cars and still supports his family back in Mexico. The man is truly decent. He's now a legal citizens. But there was no possible way he could've done it the legal way.
This is the vast majority of people coming here, who are just trying to better their lives for themselves and their families. Especially for their kids.
I'm in no way siding with the left on this issue. Just bringing up the facts. And keeping an open mind as to why they come here. Which is something the right don't want to address. If they addressed that, then this problem would finally have a solution. But putting up barriers and trying to block them will never work.
As a small engine mechanic, you know there's more than one way to fix most problems.
