tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post2959304299520940470..comments2023-11-02T09:50:39.527-04:00Comments on Hate, Hope & Human Rights: Mexicans seek asylum from surging violence in Ciudad JuarezDr. Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15652880358815392918noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-78796412473323375352010-06-05T00:07:35.707-04:002010-06-05T00:07:35.707-04:00Hi
Very nice and intrestingss story.Hi <br />Very nice and intrestingss story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-3481693713919470772010-01-19T04:02:07.177-05:002010-01-19T04:02:07.177-05:00Amiable dispatch and this post helped me alot in m...Amiable dispatch and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you as your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-70737954236891812932009-03-24T16:01:00.000-04:002009-03-24T16:01:00.000-04:00I have to agree with Ellen. The motivation behind...I have to agree with Ellen. The motivation behind the United States’ response is to protect our own border. As violence escalates, it is increasingly spilling over and effecting American border communities and it seems like this is the sole motivation behind intervening, ignoring any humanitarian concerns. Furthermore, the response does not seem to be taken immediate humanitarian concerns related to violence into account and instead is focused on a military response. The Homeland Security Secretary Janet Naplitano has validated both points by saying, “Our role is to assist in this battle because we have our own security interests in its success.”<BR/><BR/>So what’s the answer? There was an interesting article on CNN in which one man says that legalizing drugs is the answer: http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/24/miron.legalization.drugs/index.html?iref=mpstoryview <BR/><BR/>Basically, he argues that prohibiting drugs has driven the drug market underground and those involved cannot settle their dispute through legal methods. They therefore are forced to turn to the violence and work outside of the law, which is what we are now seeing. In a legal system were drugs are allowed but monitored and taxed, violence would no long exist. While his ideas are obviously an extreme view, he does make some valid points that get at the heart of solving this issue instead of just ameliorating the symptoms closest to the United States.Kiki L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440434966121797265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-60873792266060970452009-03-21T22:08:00.000-04:002009-03-21T22:08:00.000-04:00Sophia, I admire your positive outlook when you su...Sophia, I admire your positive outlook when you suggest that legislation may pass giving certain Mexicans an expedited process. I am far less optimistic. I don't believe that the political will exists in Washington to do anything more than keep American (ie US) citizens safe. Latin America has occupied a back burner position for too long. The recent outbreak of violence is only the latest issue in a long succession of unfortunate events that have defined US-Mexican relations. I don't think that Mexicans will get an expedited asylum process. They will continue to enter the country, dying in higher numbers as they traverse more and more dangerous roots. They will continue to be met with hostility. They will struggle to rebuild a semblance of a life. Because they aren't legal, the US will afford them no care or services. For many, this is the best alternative. Other options include remaining in violent border towns, or wasting away in immigration detention. <BR/>With the new stimulus plan and political attention concentrated on the economy, education and the environment, I don't see a change in the near future.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969772932156079860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-5826301149053413802009-03-21T21:53:00.000-04:002009-03-21T21:53:00.000-04:00I like the ideas Elle has suggested. The world is...I like the ideas Elle has suggested. The world is a chaotic place and as Kiki has mentioned, violence occurs close to our borders. The situation is exactly that, a situation that needs a prescription. I believe that the right prescription would be to give an expedited process for select locations in Mexico near the US border. These people are being persecuted and need protection. Our spacial location should give levity to the situation and I am hopeful that legislation will pass that will help these people.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745568140407101275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-12681021941321296742009-03-11T02:07:00.000-04:002009-03-11T02:07:00.000-04:00I agree!So what do we do?I agree!<BR/>So what do we do?Dr. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652880358815392918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15483635.post-24836054096255354312009-03-10T23:20:00.000-04:002009-03-10T23:20:00.000-04:00Great article, Kiki. This is an interesting case b...Great article, Kiki. This is an interesting case because, as you point out, these asylum seekers come from less than a mile away. The violence in El Paso is a serious problem. I think that is is completely appropriate for these people to apply for asylum. The journalists mentioned in the article have a political opinion, or imputed political opinion demonstrated by the stories they have written. This is a clear basis for asylum. Unfortunately, the current system takes a long time and many end up sitting in detention centers for months or years. Because the border runs through this town the US government has an especially strong interest in controlling violence. What would happen if all the residents tried to cross the border and claim asylum? I think that something has to be done but potential solutions seem to pose more problems. Should the US police the Mexican side of El Paso? This would cost money and put more lives at risk, but it would curb violence and thus flight. Should the US allow residents to live on the US side of the border until the violence subsides? This would create other problems when it is time for the Mexicans to return (see other blog post about Liberians). Maybe there should be some type of expedited process for Mexicans fleeing border violence. Again, this requires resources and in the current economy, I can't imagine that this would be a priority.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969772932156079860noreply@blogger.com