[KC_for_Freedom]

Why do you think a invitation for Mexican states to join the United States would require force?

I don't think force would be required. Some consideration that the ruling elites would not suddenly lose their empires maybe, but force? hardly. There is a lot of pride in Mexico, the people would need to be convinced that joining with America would not cost their states their pride.

[tpaine]

Needless to say, that question was directed at Smith..

It would be interesting to see the reactions of the Mexican ruling elite to a serious proposal to join our union.
-- They might consider just the idea to be an act of war, imo..

[Tailgunner Joe]

Give me a break. What makes you think they would vote to pay taxes into the pot when they can sit back and collect from our welfare state without lifting a finger?