I see that the Mexican President believes that our illegal immigration laws are discriminatory.
I believe we should try to get along with Mexico and Mexicans by changing our border crossing laws and consequences to mirror Mexico's border laws and consequences.
Please let me know what you think of this idea.
Thank you for your service.
Remarks by President Calderón of Mexico at Official Arrival Ceremony
"I know that we share the interest in promoting dignified, legal and orderly living conditions to all migrant workers. Many of them, despite their significant contribution to the economy and to the society of the United States, still live in the shadows and, occasionally, as in Arizona, they even face discrimination."
UPDATE: I have received a response to my question. Only, it looks a lot like a form letter with the standard marketing that we've become used to and it made no mention of the subject of my email to the President.
PS: It;s kind of disappointing to see that the President's staff cannot spell the word "advisers" correctly. But at the same time, it does reveal the overall lack of professionalism of the Obama Administration.
You may read it if you like...
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Dear Friend:------------------End of correspondence-------------------
Thank you for writing me. Each day, I hear from
concerned Americans who are struggling in this economy.
Their stories encourage me to work harder to ensure every
American can find a good job so they can support their
families and their communities.
I have listed below just a few of the actions we are
taking to help hard-working American families get through
these tough economic times.
CREATING JOBS AND GROWING OUR ECONOMY
My Administration has taken critical steps to get us
back on our feet. Our economy is growing again, and last
year's flood of job losses has slowed considerably. These
are good signs for our future, yet they are little comfort to
those who are out of work or struggling to keep their home.
We are working tirelessly to push our recovery forward and
promote economic growth, accountability, and
transparency. To follow developments and track local
projects, visit: www.whitehouse.gov/issues/economy and
www.recovery.gov.
ENACTING TOUGH WALL STREET REFORM
There were many causes of the turmoil that ripped
through our economy over the past two years. But above
all, this crisis was caused by failures in the financial
industry. It could have been avoided if Wall Street firms
were more accountable, if financial dealings were more
transparent, and if consumers and shareholders were given
more information and authority to make decisions.
But that did not happen. Special interests have
waged a relentless campaign to thwart even basic,
common-sense rules--rules to prevent abuse and protect
consumers. In fact, the financial industry and its powerful
lobby have opposed modest safeguards against the kinds of
reckless risks and bad practices that led to this very crisis.
The consequences of this failure of responsibility-
-from Wall Street to Washington--are all around us: 8
million jobs lost, trillions in savings erased, countless
dreams diminished or denied. We must do everything we
can to ensure that no crisis like this ever happens again.
That is why I am fighting to pass a set of Wall Street
reforms that would put an end to taxpayer bailouts; bring
complex financial dealings out of the shadows; protect
consumers; and give shareholders more power in the
financial system. To learn more, I encourage you to read
my April 22 remarks given at Cooper Union, just a few
blocks from Wall Street.
ENDING CREDIT CARD COMPANY ABUSES
My Administration is also working to help
Americans who have had their credit lines reduced or
interest rates increased without clear justification. Last
year, I partnered with Congress to pass the Credit Card
Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD)
Act. This landmark law took effect in February, and
promotes greater fairness, transparency, and accountability
in credit card practices. It requires companies to inform
credit card holders of payment timetables and accrued
interest, and it ends retroactive rate hikes and sudden
changes to terms and conditions. To read more about
CARD and how it affects you, please visit:
www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/Fact-Sheet-
Reforms-to-Protect-American-Credit-Card-Holders and
www.whitehouse.gov/issues/economy.
These reforms will have a tangible impact on the
ability of American families and businesses to achieve their
goals. For information on credit and consumer protections,
please visit: www.hud.gov/foreclosure or call 1-
888MYMONEY.
ASSISTING HOMEOWNERS
Many Americans are also struggling to stay in their
homes. Access to the American Dream is being tested by a
mortgage crisis that threatens the stability of families,
neighborhoods, and our entire economy. While many
Americans have received help, far too many are still unable
to refinance their mortgages or obtain loan modifications.
This crisis has not only hurt home values nationwide, it has
also had a dramatic effect on the credit Americans need to
purchase cars, pay college tuition, and grow small
businesses.
For assistance with a home foreclosure or to find a
local housing counselor, I encourage you to call your
mortgage servicer directly, speak with a housing specialist
at 1-888-995-HOPE, or contact the Department of Housing
and Urban Development at 1-800-569-4287. You can also
visit www.hud.gov/foreclosure or
MakingHomeAffordable.gov.
HELPING STRUGGLING FAMILIES
As our economy recovers, we must continue to help
those who are losing their jobs and struggling to pay their
bills. Every day, I meet with my economic advisors to
make sure we are doing all we can to create good jobs and
help Americans support their families and pursue the
American Dream.
My Administration is helping Americans return to
work by emphasizing job training in industries that cannot
be outsourced. Recently laid-off workers receiving
unemployment benefits have new opportunities to pursue
higher education and job training programs, including
easier access to Pell Grants. To encourage job creation in
the United States, I am replacing tax laws that send jobs
overseas with new incentives to create them here at home.
Available assistance can be found online at:
www.dol.gov/recovery/implement.htm or
www.Opportunity.gov.
Together, we can help more Americans find and
keep good jobs and enjoy a healthy standard of living. To
locate an employment center near you, select your state at:
http://www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm. For information on
benefits and opportunities for those out of work, I
encourage you to visit:
http://www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-unemployed.htm. To
find career resources, you may call 1-877-872-5627 or
visit: www.careeronestop.org.
While it will take time to turn our economy around,
I am confident that we will emerge from this crisis stronger
than before. For more information on jobs, health benefits,
housing assistance, and other public resources call 1-800- FEDINFO or visit: www.usa.gov. Thank you again for
writing.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
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