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Politics

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?

Old Man

Dan Hunt,
Systems Analyst
"You have to admire Bush's firm resolve to get American tables bused in an efficient, legal manner."

Old Woman

Gloria Goelz,
Homemaker
"As a fifth-generation Italian-American, I am opposed to any and all immigration."

Asian Man

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

Young Man

Marty Clash,
Electrician
"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?"

Black Man

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

Young Woman

Donna Gold,
Researcher
"If the Mexicans are legalized, they can still be exploited, right?"

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