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Former Mexican leader urges immigration reform
Fox can kiss my azz..... Former Mexican President Vicente Fox pushed North American nations to expand free trade and urged the U.S. Congress to overhaul immigration laws during a visit to Portland on Wednesday night. In a talk laced with humor, the 65-year-old known for breaking the seven-decade rule of Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party in 2000 appeared at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall as part of the World Affairs Council of Oregon speaker series. Fox denounced a wall being built along the U.S.-Mexico border to deter illegal crossings and urged Americans to have compassion for immigrants, not act out of fear. He called a lack of access to education the biggest threat to Mexico.
Fear is not a good adviser," he said. "My message to the U.S. Congress and the federal government is to take the bull by the horns, to respond to the challenge with a sound, intelligent and common-sense plan, to make immigration an asset to both countries." Many in the audience sought a closer glimpse of the former president, who left office in 2006 with a mixed legacy of lowering inflation and curbing corruption, but failing to win an immigration accord with the United States. Some focused on immigration, hoping to get Fox's candid insight on the long-simmering issue. "I want to know, 'What are they doing?' " said Roy Ettinger, a Lake Oswego architect and contractor concerned with the economic impact of illegal immigration. "I feel sorry for them, but I'd feel better if people stayed at home and improved their environment." Outside the concert hall, protesters took issue with Fox. With megaphones in hand, a few dozen marched outside, condemning NAFTA as stealing American jobs and driving Mexicans off their land. Kate Sherman, 22, of Portland criticized Fox as giving Mexico false hopes. "People believed he would offer something new," she said. "But in reality, anyone who stood against him faced opposition." Fox said Mexico has been doing its share to create jobs and provide youth scholarships to deter illegal immigration. Since leaving office, he has been promoting a think tank he established to further democracy in his homeland. On Tuesday, Fox, also a former Coca-Cola executive, met with Nike about partnering to develop aid programs. He said Latin America's economic health and the United States' competitive edge hinge on expanding trade, and he noted Canada's role. He lauded progress from the North American Free Trade Agreement in Mexico, despite its fallout on poor people. Fox called Mexico's relationship with the United States complex. From economic issues to drug trafficking, the countries face a great challenge, Fox said. He's confident his successor, President Felipe Calderon, can do much to create more jobs and combat drug cartels. He urged the United States to avoid isolation and be creative about solving immigration problems. "Of course the United States has a right to sovereignty," he said. "That's not the question here. The question is whether we're going to act with compassion, with love." World affairs - Vicente Fox's talk in Portland ranges from expansion of North American free trade to drug crime
Thursday, March 20, 2008
ESMERALDA BERMUDEZ
The Oregonian Staff14 comments from 6 users
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posted by
gube
on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Bartley I to agree that the biggest threat to United States and its economy is the influx of uneducated, unskilled illegal immigrants. enough is enough! posted by
randomfactor
on Mar 20, 2008 at 08:58 PM
The biggest threat to the US in the long term is global warming and drought. In the short term, economic chaos due to the shenanigans over the past decade. Illegal immigration is somewhere about 49th on the list. But at least it distracts folks from lynching those responsible for #1 and #2. posted by
gube
on Mar 20, 2008 at 09:35 PM
global warming is B.S. posted by
johnburnssucks
on Mar 20, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Actually, illegal immigration is about sixth on the list. Anyone who thought they were somehow entitled to own their own house and accepted a sub prime loan got exactly what was coming to them. There's a difference between the American "dream" and an outright fantasy. posted by
thetruthhurts
on Mar 21, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Gube- Here is a quick question. You have repeatedly said on your past blogs regarding illegal immigration that breaking the law is breaking the law. Yesterday you were on the lily blog defending prostitution. Whats up with the contradiction? By the way I am for the legalization of prostitution. posted by
sagefever
on Mar 21, 2008 at 09:03 AM
OT~(sorry gube)~ truth,thanks for that site thesamba.com~ I can not believe the prices for some of those buses! guess I am an investment entrepreneur! posted by
johnburnssucks
on Mar 21, 2008 at 09:19 AM
By the way I am for the legalization of prostitution. At what age? 18 is far too old to suit many men; I worked with a guy who spent three years in Korea with the Air Force, and he said that quite a few of the guys liked the really young ones at the local cathouse. They'd shave their pubic area to make customers think they were 11 or 12. My dad said the same thing went on when he was in Korea with the Navy in 1946. Legalizing prostitution for women 18 and older creates a huge underground for those who traffic in underage prostitutes. Eastern European pimps make a king's ransom supplying 12 and 13-year-old girls to oddballs who cough up big $$$ because they like that young stuff.
posted by
thetruthhurts
on Mar 21, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Sage- Your very welcome, I am always interested in helping out a fellow VW lover. For my first I am going to get a vert bug or a notch. I won't get one until I can afford it as a toy project...not a daily driver, I can't wait. My brother has restored a 65 vert bug, a 57 bus, and has just started a frame up restoration on a 64 bug. I know I will be picking his brain and using his eye for detail when I finally get mine. posted by
thetruthhurts
on Mar 21, 2008 at 09:33 AM
John- You brought up a great point. I do think the legal age for prostitution should be around18. Just like in every trade that has age restrictions you will have people who want to take advantage of the situation. Drinking, smoking, driving, and exotic dancing just to name a few. posted by
gube
on Mar 21, 2008 at 09:44 AM
truth hey i don't mean to contradict myself but I do all the time, What can I say I have a big mouth. My quote was something like why don't they go after real crime........I think prostitution should be legal. I think a sexual act between two consenting adults is none of the governments business. That being said it is illegal so if I was arrested for trying to pick up a trick I would most likely plea it out because I was guilty of a crime. Sometimes people don't understand my stance on illegal immigration. If you are an illegal alien you are a criminal.Period.A criminal that does not belong in this country. To me it makes a huge difference if your an illegal alien or an American citizen. posted by
thetruthhurts
on Mar 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Everyone on here has a big mouth, except me...cough. I just wanted to see if you caught this, thanks for replying. We all contradict ourselves from time to time, including me, and sometimes we need others to point out what we have said, including me. posted by
randomfactor
on Mar 21, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I understand your stance on "illegal immigration," Gube. I just think it's wrong--wrong legally, wrong economically, and wrong morally. If criminals don't belong in this country, how come we build so many jails here? Like TTH, I think they should go after "real crime" and leave undocumented immigrants alone--they commit fewer crimes than any other population group. posted by
Maggiepoo
on Mar 24, 2008 at 02:09 AM
COMMERCE NEWSU.S. Department of Commerce ; Office of the Secretary Joint Statement by Ministers Responsible for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North AmericaIn preparation for our leaders’ meeting in New Orleans on April 21-22, we, the ministers responsible for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) met in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, to review progress on the five priorities identified by leaders in Montebello and to discuss cooperative approaches to common challenges and opportunities. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). NAFTA has been a tremendous success: trade and commerce among our countries have grown exponentially. Trilateral merchandise trade is approximately $900 billion in 2007, significantly contributing to economic growth and increased standards of living in all three countries. The SPP builds on this dynamic relationship by providing Canada, Mexico and the United States a partnership to build a safer, more secure and economically dynamic North America, while respecting the sovereignty, laws, unique heritage, and culture of each country. http://www.spp.gov/news/new...
posted by
Maggiepoo
on Mar 24, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Racist Groups Exploit Immigration Issues in Effort to Promote Anti-Hispanic Agenda New York, NY, June 15, 2005 … With mounting public awareness and concern over illegal immigration in America, the issue is being co-opted and exploited by anti-immigration activists, some of whom are reaching out to racist and anti-Semitic hate groups, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The rhetoric of these activists is largely aimed at Mexicans, not other illegal aliens, and frequently does not distinguish between Mexicans and Mexican-Americans.
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