Great Wall the U.S.-mexico Border

Great Wall

The U.S.-Mexico border has always been a subject of controversy, as it is one of the areas registering one of the highest numbers of illegal border crossings. The U.S. is currently believed to hold over twelve million illegal immigrants, with their numbers increasing every year. It appears that it is presently more difficult for the Mexican immigrants to cross the border, as the government has built a several hundred mile long fence meant to keep off any person wanting to cross the border illegally. In spite of the fact that the Great Wall of America (as it is referred to) is apparently very important for U.S. citizens, it has been proven to have little to no success.

While U.S. authorities claim to be against illegal immigrants, they do not hesitate to exploit undocumented individuals. Employers unscrupulously take advantage of these people at the same time as they lobby for chasing them out of the country. This is because illegal immigrants would be happy to work for lower wages and without any documentation, thus saving employers from spending the money they would spend while keeping American citizens as employees.

The American authorities claim that they have reached a point of blockage, after having made numerous and unsuccessful deals destined to keep Mexicans away from wanting to cross the border illegally. The building of the fence seemed like the perfect and most efficient solution at the time when matters had become critical. The 9/11 events might have influenced people in wanting to assure they got safety in every way that they could. In the aftermath of the terrible and unprecedented attacks on their country, it is even possible that people in the U.S. felt that if they could seal off the entire country they would be protected from the terror threatening them.

People keep complaining that they can no longer work because of the immigrants coming in and taking their jobs. Also, they claim that the jobs that are not taken by immigrants pay low wages, because employers are reluctant to pay the same salaries they used to pay in the past.

Surprisingly, it is more difficult for illegal immigrants to cross the border into Mexico than it is for them to enter the U.S.A large number of illegal immigrants initially cross the border with the thought of working for some time in the U.S., after which they want to return to their home country. However, they are sometimes forced to remain in the U.S., fearing that the justice system would penalize them for their actions.

The U.S. has always stood as a symbol of freedom, a country offering complete freedom and equality for all, thus the presumed reason for people wanting to come, settle and work here. Ellis Island is a symbol for immigrants coming to the country in hope of a better future. However, matters are different with the Mexican immigrants because of their blind determination to cross the border regardless of the consequences.