thistlebloom
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This is absolutely spot on. Having lived near the southern border I can attest to what you are saying. The popular depiction of the border crossers as just hard working people who want a chance to better themselves and do honest work is very exaggerated. There is a small element of that, but by far, I think the huge majority are told to come here for the freebies that they can get. They are told how to cross, where to cross, and given Cliffs Notes on how to apply for benefits. Their government has encouraged it and is behind a large part of the push.I have MANY farmer/rancher friends that can tell you all about the illegals coming across the border, the damage they do to property, the problems they create in the border towns, the stealing, and destruction, and the threat to the ranchers own families and their livestock.
There is a lot of crime along the border, thefts and drugs, etc.
Not something you will hear much about from the mainstream media.
The people I know who have immigrated here legally have this mindset you describe. They are appreciative and don't take our unique liberties for granted.He is a better AMERICAN, than half the ones born here that think that they are entitled and don't want to do some real down and dirty drudge type work because it is below them..... and want to live off their parents or family....or the government....... he worked, his wife worked, his kids worked and they learned that nothing is free and if you work for it you then will appreciate it more. I am proud to call them friends and I have more respect for them than you can imagine.