Cant help it, had to share, I live in AZ

I hear ya, bunnybob. I think our government worries way too much about foreign policies and how the world looks at us and doesn't care enough about it's own citizens, those who put them in office in the first place AND pay their salaries with their taxes. My son would make an excellent landscaper. I know because I've been helping him out some by paying him a little to help me around our property (out of my disability money!). But, he's a tall, blonde haired, blue eyed fella... so very NOT Mexican. He doesn't have a chance. HE'S not given welfare, public housing, free training or anything else that the immigrants get because he's a citizen. I guess our government thinks that he should have no problem getting a job but the jobs just aren't there. My son is one of the hardest-working people I know and he'd make an excellent employee if only someone would hire him instead of hiring Mexicans. He's more than willing to accept minimum wage, too, because, as you said, some pay is better than no pay. And now, with so many American companies moving to foreign soil, it makes the situation that much worse. I just heard of a company right here in Virginia that is moving outside the U.S., leaving 150 more people unemployed. It's all about greed. I tell ya, if I ever start my own business (which I am thinking about doing), I'll hire only American citizens. I don't care if I'm called prejudiced or not, American's need jobs! It seems that a lot of these unskilled labor jobs are all taken by Mexicans... I've seen way too many crews outside working with not one single, uhh, non-Mexican that it's obvious that those companies are hiring only Mexicans. If they can do that, I can hire only American citizens. Oh, yeah, I'll also INSIST that they speak ENGLISH!

i sure agree mentalward. and people will stupidly say things like "americans will not do certain jobs or will not work for less"!! well, they are very wrong my son here does one of the worst nastiest jobs there is. and doesnt make any more then anyone else doing this work. also,2 of my sons are out of a job right now for months. they would take any lowely job given also,as some pay is better then no pay. and my kids years ago worked out in the feilds and orchards picking and packing produce for very little money as teens. so, i know they will do any job. bigal, i will have to say you are right in what you say also. my second husband was a viet nam vet and had a hard time finding work when he got home. worst of all is we dont treat our vets right. my son here has to wait for everything he needs done. plus, not only does he have to pay a percentage of his medical, he has to go clear across town to the VA for everything if he gets any insured help at all. right now hes waiting for a very important and scarey proceedure to be done and still no word for 2 weeks.

My compliments to you! You are so right. Don't get me wrong, I am not against anyone, no matter the nationallity,race or anything else but in these very difficult times we SHOULD take care of our own. I am a "Viet Nam" vet. When I completed my tour of duty and came back to the states it was very difficult for me to get a job with all the Viet Nam refugees who came to the U.S.after the war. I really know how you feel. Times now are more difficult than anyother time I have experienced in my 65 years on this planet and I was born during World war II. (D-day plus 12 hours) I can remember my parents speaking of those times and compared to today they actually seem to have had it better. Then immigration law seemed then to have more clout. Granted there will always be people from "third" world countries trying to get into the US because of what it stands for and its opportunities. But a line "MUST" be drawn somewhere in times of hardship and crisis. Don't you agree?

What's getting "out of proportion" as it relates to Ray Stevens? I don't understand.

Krysiana, bunny what's even sadder is that the some of the people that are blowing it out of proportion hold offices in the highest seats of our government and HAVEN'T read the new law either. How sad is that. One other note, (completely of topic) It was a sad day in America for me when the President of the USA stood beside the President of Mexico and stated that this law has the potential to violate rights. Did you know that if you decided to become a Mexican Citizen you would not be allowed to protest against the government? That is a right only given to naturally born Mexicans, you also would not be allowed to hang the American flag. Just thought I's share.

yes krysiana i think just to many people havent read the whole law on immigration here. and, bigal, whats getting blown out of proportion is that many think we are just about racial profiling and its not that at all. its what the video implies.

glad you agree. but then it could be because you also live in an area/state with the same problem. our sheriff here in fact said on tv the other day "California should be thanking us as sometimes thats how they sneak in then head on over to california!" my son keeps saying its like they are slowly invading us, just like war, but its so slow and covered up that no one realise whats happening. I remember, 30 yrs ago when i went to a clinic in california to get my youngests baby shots. he was the only one there not mexican. the nurse who was white commented, "They may have lost the Alamo, but they are gaining it all back this way" i thought it was a bit weird that a nurse would say that. but now i see what she meant.

Well I'm one Californian that says thank you. I also say turn the lights off in LA, lol. I completely see what the nurse meant, everyday!!

I just came back to say thank you for the best response award!

Some of his music was pretty funny. It was a refreshing break from the usual stuff one hears on the radio.

Some? I thought all of his songs were funny.

i really think all his stuff is funny to. he must be a really fun guy to know.

see, i can remember a time when i was a teen you hardly ever seen a mexican or foriegner. i never even seen one till we lived in michigan and my parents worked with migrants.

bigal, I just wasnted to say thank you for your service in the military and I'm sorry that you were treated poorly when you returned to the US from Viet Nam. I have heard stories on the outrageous things that were done to Viet Nam vets. Again thank you for fighting for your country! Happy Mylotting!!!

and that would be "the Battle of New Orleans" he ran so fast that the hounds couldnt catch him, on down the mississip, to the gulf of mexico.

you are welcome. it does kind of cheer you up even though it makes you realise people are not worrying about this enough.

I could never say what was my favorite till now.i think hes got this one

thanks Jo. hugs to you to hon. i hope your saturday went well also and your weekend will.

yes we are. i just hope it stays in effect and helps. the law that is. funny thing is Arizona sign is right there in the video. I love Ray is all i can say...