Ranching, harvesting fruit, cosmetology, working in homes, and engaging in other low spectrum jobs-- and doing them well-- are neither held in esteem nor desired by most Americans. However, these jobs are the practical reality/opportunity for the majority of Texas immigrants.
Meanwhile, their kids go to school with mine, play on the same teams and chase the same dreams. With education and unique American opportunities, most second and third generation immigrants prosper as legal citizens and contribute to the fabric of our nation.
And if they're lucky, they still speak Spanish and come visit Texas/Mexico. I hope Arturo's children do.
I find the ability of some to navigate the cognitive dissonance of America hiring, financing, and encouraging these folks-- and yes, providing reluctant health care and other social services-- while at the same time demanding that the borders be locked down and with bitter tongue blaming immigrants for budget shortfalls, I find this reasoning/reality most fascinating.
This is another myth perpetuated by the pro-illegal crowd. These jobs are desired by American citizens and would be done by Americans at a fair wage. However, the use of illegal workers depresses the wages for these jobs fpor the reasons I stated above. Please do some research at The Center For Immigration Studies.
Let them chase their dreams & educate their children on thier own dime - not that of the American taxpayer. If they want to come to America, stand in line and immigrate legally. Don't break and enter into my house, steal my silverware and then tell me you are only trying to better your life & chase your dream.