Mexico City - This might be wishful thinking, but my one recommendation is to get both Democrats and Republicans to move beyond party politics. This is especially imperative when dealing with one of the most important issues on the U.S.'s domestic agenda: immigration.
People in Mexico are dumbfounded by the stubbornness of the American government on immigration reform. The need for reform seems clear from our side of the border.
Jorge Castañeda's views on this subject are particularly informative.
If polls are to be trusted, a large portion of the American population mostly http://www.pollingreport.com/immigration.htm ">shares our view as well.
Still, congressmen in Washington won't touch the subject, at least not when it comes to any serious reform oriented initiative.
From a political point of view, it's understandable. Who would want to mess with such a polarizing problem? Since American electoral politics are now ruled by the tyranny of the ultra-conservatives, who will always equate immigration reform with amnesty for immigrants, no congressman seems willing to risk his or her political future by taking a proactive stance on the issue.
That might be good personal politics, but it's also lousy for the common-good. Playing to the conservative crowd on issues such as immigration will only delay much needed reform that would clearly benefit the majority of Americans. It's a shame that politics in the United States have been taken hostage by such a vocal, active and unrepresentative minority.
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