I know. I was speaking in the 'ideal' sense of the noble peasant trying to provide for his family however he can. In that regard, I would much prefer the illegal to the ACLU type.
I wonder, these days, what percentage of illegals still represent this 'idealized' version of the illegal anyway. I believe the percentage of cynical opportunists, reconquista types, and plain old criminals represent a substantially greater percentage of the illegal population now than 20 years ago.
Mexico got screwed over by China. A massive number of manufacturing facilities packed up and went in search of cheaper wages. A bunch of these were Korean and Japanese, so we didn't pay too much attention -- but they left Mexico pretty thoroughly.
Not sure, but they have a stronghold here in Los Angeles, and it is spreading everywhere. I have a girlfriend who has been here since she was 14. Moroccoan. she is taking citizenry classes at the adult school. 99% latino attend these classes. She is always hearing about the takeover of the South West. It is like a club. The only ones who don't know about it are the American Citizens.