Journal #15

I agree and disagree with Ms. Silko on different aspects of this essay.  I do agree with her that the treatment of some of the illegal immigrants is inhumane.  There have been tons of stories of cruel treatment to Mexicans illegally trying to cross the Rio Grande.  Another thing that I can agree on is that the walls that our government are trying to put up to prevent illegal immigrants are probably not going to work.  There is so much border to cover and it would cost millions and millions of dollars.  Even if they were able to cover all of that area, immigrants would find a loophole.  I do disagree with her on some points because illegal immigrants can be dangerous and cause harm.  We have a ranch down in South Texas that is 30 minutes away from the Texas-Mexico border.  Since I was a little kid, my dad has preached to me about what to look out for with illegal immigrants.  We see illegal immigrants on our ranch yearly and there have been stories of trouble with them.  I have always watched to make sure that the illegal immigrant isn't carrying a bag or a backpack with him, because it usually means that he is storing drugs or guns.  I know this is an unfair stereotype, but I have always been taught that it is necessary to be safe.  I know that many illegal immigrants are coming to find a better life and I see her point about how there should not be any boundaries, but at the same time these illegal immigrants could cause citizens of the United States harm.