Living Between Borders

The story of an undocumented immigrant who grew up in the United States but has never been able to obtain residency, although all of the rest of her family has documented status. She speaks of the impact the uncertainty has upon her life.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• immigration
• undocumented
• children
• interview

[Rosetteismyname]

illegals hurt the economy...ASK people who live in TEXAS, New Mexico, and southern California..

THEY teach them to come over here and get pregant on purpose so that they can be sponsored by their mom later...THEY PLACE their burden on us...

We Americans are hurting, they should be sent back NOW! Not only that but they send trillions each year out of the US back to mexico and other countries. They don't spend the money here, which hurts the economy. NO this is unacceptable.

[inongimke]

You share an opinion many people have, with which I do not agree. Americans now are hurting, but I do not believe that it is the result of Mexicans. I am sure I will not change your mind with this statement, but it is what I see.

In this situation, particularly, the scene is different. Isabel is not sending money back to Mexico. The point is, that she has no one there. Her life is here. I would urge you to watch the video again, and consider this person for her particular situation.

[OnlySanePerson]

America's population is made up of nearly all immigrants, we're not all native Americans.

[Rosetteismyname]

"But a bigger one is not seeing the whole picture and realizing about those facts"

The bigger picture is I do not feel sorry for her and won't support am individual who is in the United States of America illegally. The bigger picture isn't enough for me to state in my "remaining character count"...I will follow up with you more on this in an email.

[onlynameavailable11]

Problem is not with Immigrants. Its with Companys Hiring these Immigrants. And the Government Only Giving a 250$ Fine per Each Illegal Immigrant. The government needs to Shut down these Companys hiring Illegal Immigrants. Besides Giving them Fines my 14 Year old Daughter could pay...........

[OnlySanePerson]

I'm not saying we ought to open up our borders and let anyone in. My point is that even us "Americans" are immigrants. We just need to make it easier to become a U.S. citizen. If they weren't illegal, they wouldn't be taken advantage of (working for low price - therefore destroying the competition), and it would be a win-win situation. Rosette, I agree with your first comment on NM, TX, CA economies. It's easier to make them citizens, than throw them out just to have them come right back.

[citizentube]

good story

[Rosetteismyname]

but saying "we are all immigrants" does not take away truths of the current situation, Due to a 100 million person slaughter of native americans, they are offerred free tuition, etc, as they should be--we hurt their economy 'trail of tears' gold rush but where is my reward for being injured-stuck in crooks called congress, so be it, fact remains that the solution isn't to legalize people who haven't waited their turn

[Rosetteismyname]

when ignoring the essence of time and space on every issue in politics things get 'better' impact is of importance to stress time and place. Philisophical thought could allow someone to say racism exist 100% of the time and everywhere, but I am talking about the how NM,TX and south CA economies are hindered-if people waited their turn, things would be a lot more effiecient and quicker about getting people over here.

[dannymax5]

buen trabajo!

[Mofiac]

Very compelling. I hope Isabel realizes her wish soon.

[scottmpriz]

it's true, I can not deny it. I am strange and weird. Where I'm from, it's the highest compliment.

Now now. Illegal immigrants don't hurt us. They hurt you.

Affirmative action is beside the point. The effect of it on minorities is well, arguable at best. In general, I would argue for a affirmative action like program based on class, not race, but hey, look at that, it's got nothing to do with the argument on immigration, you smelly, smelly Texan you.

[Rosetteismyname]

illegals hurt us...illegals hurt me! period. that is fact

you are strange and weird...purse88 is right... should i call you a sexist or a racist if you are against affirmative action?!?