American Voices

Legalizing Mexican Labor

September 12, 2001 | ISSUE 37•32

Last week, President Bush promised illegal Mexican immigrants a worker program to legalize their labor in the U.S., but not blanket amnesty. What do you think?

  • You have to admire Bush's firm resolve to get American tables bused in an efficient, legal manner.

    Dan Hunt
    Systems Analyst

  • As a fifth-generation Italian-American, I am opposed to any and all immigration.

    Gloria Goelz
    Homemaker

  • I have been iffy on Mexicans ever since El Macho, the Thief of Hearts, stole away my lover true. Curse you, El Macho!

    Peter Whitmire
    Roofer

  • Let's get our parameters straight here: Are we talking about the kind of Mexicans who get into knife fights, or the kind that smile and refill your drink?

    Marty Clash
    Electrician

  • So Bush is not offering amnesty, but he is allowing them to work. And this is a bold stance because...?

    Richard Nelson
    Stockbroker

  • If the Mexicans are legalized, they can still be exploited, right?

    Donna Gold
    Researcher

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