Reminiscent Mumbo-Jumbo
In a speech full of examples, to the grain, and above all quite out of the ordinary for the usual public persona presented to Americans and the world, President Bush has suddenly realized--five years into his administration--the need for comprehensive immigration policy. However, the buildup to his long awaited and expected epiphany deflated as it barely picked up steam.Problematic aspects of the president’s speech:
From a historical perspective, what Mr. Bush presented as “innovative,” the “guest worker program,” is nothing but a rehashed idea. For it is reminiscent of the now debunked Bracero Program of the 40’s, 50’s, and early 60’s. Which was established in response to the shortage of people in the rural sector as a result of WWII. The agreement with Mexico allowed for 4.5 million Mexican nationals to take temporary agricultural work in the U.S. legally.
You might ask what happened, how successful was it? Well, that’s exactly it; you’re living in the repercussions of the Bracero reality. It did not work!
In theory and on paper many of the ideas proposed sound feasible, but what they fail to take into account are the countless variables in a person’s life, which cannot be mechanized or dictated. The facts are that people are not going to want to go back after 6-7 years of a living and settling, since people develop roots in this country, raise children and establish families. Furthermore, it was not a surprise during the Bracero years that a flip was done on the U.S. because these “guest workers” had already conformed to their reality and new identities. Consequently, when it was “time to go,” much to the U.S.’s dismay more came. The onetime guests, which helped maintain and essentially sustain America, were no longer welcomed and became deviants.
So what is the difference between then and now?
Wont these new “guest workers’ settle as humans have a tendency to do whenever they relocate? The sad reality is that this program is viewed as a solution to a daunting matter only to satisfy polarizing political interests and it is totally devoid of any reasonable attempt to regularize immigration for either side of the spectrum. Thus, instead of stitching the wound permeable bandages are applied.
posted by Henry A. Obispo @ 11:24 PM
10 Comments:
Awesome blog dude... you hit the nail right on the head... What this country needs is a real policy... maybe even a constitutional amendment to address immigration... is not that why article V of the constitution exists? In any event, keep doing your thing Henry... We need more people like you and myself to stand up for those who do not have the opportunity to do so. Excellent blog, hope to hear more from you!
-Mike
well written post i couldn't have said it better myself. The problem is, majority of americans are not aware of their history, culture, or politics and as a result Bush can implement such programs by labeling them as "innovative." If more people became aware and resultantly stood up, then something can happen. I think a more suitable thing would be to have an amendment to the constitution?
well written post i couldn't have said it better myself. The problem is, majority of americans are not aware of their history, culture, or politics and as a result Bush can implement such programs by labeling them as "innovative." If more people became aware and resultantly stood up, then something can happen. I think a more suitable thing would be to have an amendment to the constitution?
Wonderful job Henry. Keep up the good work. It Is a very smart way to tell those out there who don't known what is really going on. People can be so closed minded and ingnorant that they dont want to face the issues. This is a great blog , I hope others enjoy it as much as I did because its very interesting.
-jhomairys
Congrats on the blog Henry! Keep the spirit alive and be the voice for those who have been less fortunate to do so. Afterall relieving the suffering, reinforcing the struggle, and rendering service are not bad ways to live the life of the mind. Hasta la victoria Siempre!
~Ray
hey
this is in response to your prior entry about bilingual education/discrepancy issues between inner city youth and the established americans. We're all dealt a certain hand when we come of age, whether it be a good hand or a bad one. If you're dealt a good hand in life, then hey, more power to you. If you're given a bad hand, however, you have two choices: accept your bad luck (is that the correct term?) or you can realize that there is always a way to MAKE YOURSELF. It's pretty obvious that you chose the latter, but obviously many kids in inner city neighborhoods lack the vision, the determination, the fire, and most importantly, the support that they need to realize how better themselves and not live a life where they're content with mediocrity. I think your blog could offer a glimpse into reality and allow readers to understand the politics of the global scene and gain a better understanding of the real world that is outside of their immediate existence.
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this is in response to your prior entry about bilingual education/discrepancy issues between inner city youth and the established americans. We're all dealt a certain hand when we come of age, whether it be a good hand or a bad one. If you're dealt a good hand in life, then hey, more power to you. If you're given a bad hand, however, you have two choices: accept your bad luck (is that the correct term?) or you can realize that there is always a way to MAKE YOURSELF. It's pretty obvious that you chose the latter, but obviously many kids in inner city neighborhoods lack the vision, the determination, the fire, and most importantly, the support that they need to realize how better themselves and not live a life where they're content with mediocrity. I think your blog could offer a glimpse into reality and allow readers to understand the politics of the global scene and gain a better understanding of the real world that is outside of their immediate existence.
Hallo I absolutely adore your site. You have beautiful graphics I have ever seen.
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I think you over simplify it by stating that a person "makes themselves" this could not be farthest from the truth, since to say that would imply that people consciously chose to not be better. There are other factors that contribute to an "enlightened" realization about one's life. First, that spark needs to be lit, and then the proper language needs to be acquired in order to go there mentally. For example, how do you know you're missing something you have no idea what it is? You don’t! So first, there needs to be a thought process preempted by the language that allows that thought...So if all one is taught is to "make yourself" without the how, how will that happen?
That's an amazing article. Very well written might add!
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