I had asked my mother a couple of question about how she feels about this topic, she had some interesting points. She does not appose of tighten up the border but she does believe in allowing our people come in with work permits. She has noticed that some Latino's that come to this country bring too much of their life style to North America. In Latin American countries it is ok to sit outside and drink at all hours of the night but now here. She believes that these people should become more civilized and understand the situation that they are in. "They need to get their act together because they are making us looks bad."
My mother and her family came to this country for a better life for themselves. They were able to get better apportunites. My mother says that she would not like to move back to her country, she prefers living here, its a better lifestyle.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Swine Flue infections in Mexico
Most of Mexico has been under quarantine since Thursday because of the flu pandemic. In order to decrease the spread of the swine flue, the border has been closed, no one is allowed in or out. There have been cases in California, Arizona, Texas, New York, New Jersey, New Zealand and many more. Many people have pasted away from the swine flu, but most death have been in Mexico. No one is really sure why so many people in Mexico are dying but everywhere else it has been mild. There have been 176 reported deaths in Mexico, in order to reduce the counts President Calderon has closed down businesses but many of the citizens are saying "Cure worse than the disease".
For more information visit:
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53N22820090430
For more information visit:
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE53N22820090430
Sunday, March 29, 2009
A story about a determined woman wanted to reunite her family
Thousands gather for town hall meeting on immigration
By WDBO Staff @ March 28, 2009 4:42 PM
By Nicole Blake
Janell Vasquez may not see her husband, Sebastian, for the next nine years, but in the mean time, she is fighting to bring him home from Mexico.
Over the past year, she has compiled hundreds of documents concerning his legalization process, including messages she's sent to state senators, reference letters and papers from the National Visa Center.
Her nightmare began in January 2008 when the couple received a letter instructing them to go to the US Embassy in Mexico to obtain her husband's passport, visa and additional documentation.
Sebastian Vasquez hasn't been home since.
"My 2-year-old son needs him," said the Orlando woman.
Families that have been torn apart by the nation's immigration system shared their stories with thousands who gathered at an Orlando church on Saturday for one of many town hall meetings across the country.
More than 1,500 people from around the state joined US congressmen and church leaders as part of a 20-city tour to document the urgency for immigration reform. US Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill addressed the crowd of mostly hispanic families and encouraged them to let their voices be heard.
"All he [President Barack Obama] has to do is call his secretary of Homeland Security and say, for humanitarian purpose, until the Congress of the United States acts" those who were deported can "go home to their husbands and their wives," Gutierrez said. "It's as simple as that."
Robert Cote from Tavares is fighting a legal battle over whether his wife will stay in the US or be deported. She was detained by police in February while serving as an interpreter during a domestic abuse call.
"With a lot of immigrants, they might be able to intimidate them and hold them down," Cote said. They're not going to hold me down. She is married to someone that's not going to be quiet."
Future town hall meetings are scheduled in Detroit, Philadelphia and San Jose, Calif.
By WDBO Staff @ March 28, 2009 4:42 PM
By Nicole Blake
Janell Vasquez may not see her husband, Sebastian, for the next nine years, but in the mean time, she is fighting to bring him home from Mexico.
Over the past year, she has compiled hundreds of documents concerning his legalization process, including messages she's sent to state senators, reference letters and papers from the National Visa Center.
Her nightmare began in January 2008 when the couple received a letter instructing them to go to the US Embassy in Mexico to obtain her husband's passport, visa and additional documentation.
Sebastian Vasquez hasn't been home since.
"My 2-year-old son needs him," said the Orlando woman.
Families that have been torn apart by the nation's immigration system shared their stories with thousands who gathered at an Orlando church on Saturday for one of many town hall meetings across the country.
More than 1,500 people from around the state joined US congressmen and church leaders as part of a 20-city tour to document the urgency for immigration reform. US Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill addressed the crowd of mostly hispanic families and encouraged them to let their voices be heard.
"All he [President Barack Obama] has to do is call his secretary of Homeland Security and say, for humanitarian purpose, until the Congress of the United States acts" those who were deported can "go home to their husbands and their wives," Gutierrez said. "It's as simple as that."
Robert Cote from Tavares is fighting a legal battle over whether his wife will stay in the US or be deported. She was detained by police in February while serving as an interpreter during a domestic abuse call.
"With a lot of immigrants, they might be able to intimidate them and hold them down," Cote said. They're not going to hold me down. She is married to someone that's not going to be quiet."
Future town hall meetings are scheduled in Detroit, Philadelphia and San Jose, Calif.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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