The book "Wetback Nation", written by Peter Laufer describes many issues regarding the Mexican- U.S. border. Some say that the border should be militarized and tightly controlled because some immigrants come to raise trouble and commit crimes. While others say, cross-border trips should be legalized so that Mexicans can work in the U.S. and provide for their families, without being taken advantage of. For the immigrants who are in the United States illegally, driver's licenses should be issued to ensure the safety of all residents: legal and illegal.
In the chapter titled "Who Wants the Border Closed," Laufer discusses valid arguments made for militarizing and tightly controlling the border. Not all immigrants are silent migrates. Silent migrates meaning those you migrate north, work, raise, their children, and do not cause any trouble. Some immigrants come to the United States and engage in criminal activity, which puts a strain on Americans and their economy.
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IMGP9493 Nürnberg, StadtmauerLaufer writes, "'the behavior, birthrate, and cultures of minorities and immigrants are destroying our daily lives with a mosaic of graffiti, foreign language, irresponsible behavior, violence, and intimidation'" (Laufer, 196). This quote explains why the border should be tightly controlled, eliminating those immigrants whose ethical behavior would cause major disturbances to U.S. residents and the economy. While this is a valid argument for tightly controlling the border, valid arguments have been made for legalizing cross-border trips.
Legalizing cross-border trips would ensure the health and safety of many immigrants. Countless numbers of immigrants do not go to the hospital when they should, nor do they send their children to school. This lack of responsibility is a direct result of the fear many immigrants share, the fear of being deported. This fear has pushed many immigrants into an underclass, which does anything deemed necessary for survival. Laufer...