Documentary on Immigrants (illegal immigration, campaign, Mexico, jobs)

[blackandproud]

I watched a documentary on HBO last night called "which way home" or something to that affect. It was about young children, ages 10 - 17 that leave home (El Salvador, Guatamala and Mexico) to try and make it to the US.
It was very sad but kind of understandable why we're seeing an influx of Immigration here. But the Government really needs to lock down on the boarders. Too many people mainly children are either getting killed, seriously hurt (losing limbs) or raped. This is a serious issue, not just because of the obvious here in the U.S but from a humaritarian standpoint. I'm not saying we should open our boarders, but we should definately find a way to tighten them.

[the one]

it is a perilous journey. once out of their home countries these people (and kids) face many, many dangers.

a multinational campaign would have to be presented.

people should know the dangers, families should speak openly about the risks associated with living illegally in a foreign country (mexico or otherwise, since many dont make it past MX), home countries should dissuade individuals from train jumping. the US should crack down on jobs made available to illegals. lots of steps can be taken to ensure the most vulnerable of the bunch arent lost forever.

its a big task.

Originally Posted by blackandproud

I watched a documentary on HBO last night called "which way home" or something to that affect. It was about young children, ages 10 - 17 that leave home (El Salvador, Guatamala and Mexico) to try and make it to the US.
It was very sad but kind of understandable why we're seeing an influx of Immigration here. But the Government really needs to lock down on the boarders. Too many people mainly children are either getting killed, seriously hurt (losing limbs) or raped. This is a serious issue, not just because of the obvious here in the U.S but from a humaritarian standpoint. I'm not saying we should open our boarders, but we should definately find a way to tighten them.

[blackandproud]

Originally Posted by the one

it is a perilous journey. once out of their home countries these people (and kids) face many, many dangers.

a multinational campaign would have to be presented.

people should know the dangers, families should speak openly about the risks associated with living illegally in a foreign country (mexico or otherwise, since many dont make it past MX), home countries should dissuade individuals from train jumping. the US should crack down on jobs made available to illegals. lots of steps can be taken to ensure the most vulnerable of the bunch arent lost forever.

its a big task.

It broke my heart last night, I actually watched it twice. Although I'm still not for illegal immigration, but to see these kids walking away from their families, not too just come to america to work, but to find a family to adopt them so that they can get ahead TO go BACK and help their families. Truely sad.