All categories - 17 January 2007

Pagan. something to do with a tree?

2007-01-17 07:27:16 · 6 answers · asked by Whitty 1 in Religion & Spirituality

This is good!
What do you think?

Mexico has a radical idea for a rational immigration policy that most Americans would love. However, Mexican officials haven’t been sharing that idea with us as they press for our Congress to adopt the McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill. That’s too bad, because Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the immigration issue. Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico. At a time when the Supreme Court and many politicians seek to bring American law in line with foreign legal norms, it’s noteworthy that nobody has argued that the US look at how Mexico deals with immigration and what it might teach us about how best to solve our illegal immigration problem. Mexico has a single, streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are: •in the country legally; •have the means to sustain themselves economically; •not destined to be burdens on society; •of economic and social benefit to society; •of good character and have no criminal records; and •contributors to the general well-being of the nation. The law also ensures that: •immigration authorities have a record of each foreign visitor; •foreign visitors do not violate their visa status; •foreign visitors are banned from interfering in the country’s internal politics; •foreign visitors who enter under false pretenses are imprisoned or deported; •foreign visitors violating the terms of their entry are imprisoned or deported; •those who aid in illegal immigration will be sent to prison. Who could disagree with such a law? It makes perfect sense. The Mexican constitution strictly defines the rights of citizens – and the denial of many fundamental rights to non-citizens, illegal and illegal. Under the constitution, the Ley General de Población, or General Law on Population, spells out specifically the country’s immigration policy. It is an interesting law – and one that should cause us all to ask, Why is our great southern neighbor pushing us to water down our own immigration laws and policies, when its own immigration restrictions are the toughest on the continent? If a felony is a crime punishable by more than one year in prison, then Mexican law makes it a felony to be an illegal alien in Mexico. If the United States adopted such statutes, Mexico no doubt would denounce it as a manifestation of American racism and bigotry.
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Mexico’s Immigration Law: Let’s Try it Here at Home 2We looked at the immigration provisions of the Mexican constitution.[1] Now let’s lookat Mexico’s main immigration law. Mexico welcomes only foreigners who will be useful to Mexican society:•Foreigners are admitted into Mexico “according to their possibilities of contributing to national progress.” (Article 32) •Immigration officials must “ensure” that “immigrants will be useful elements for the country and that they have the necessary funds for their sustenance” and for their dependents. (Article 34) •Foreigners may be barred from the country if their presence upsets “the equilibrium of the national demographics,” when foreigners are deemed detrimental to “economic or national interests,” when they do not behave like good citizens in their own country, when they have broken Mexican laws, and when “they are not found to be physically or mentally healthy.” (Article 37) •The Secretary of Governance may “suspend or prohibit the admission of foreigners when he determines it to be in the national interest.” (Article 38) Mexican authorities must keep track of every single person in the country:•Federal, local and municipal police must cooperate with federal immigration authorities upon request, i.e., to assist in the arrests of illegal immigrants. (Article 73) •A National Population Registry keeps track of “every single individual who comprises the population of the country,” and verifies each individual’s identity. (Articles 85 and 86) •A national Catalog of Foreigners tracks foreign tourists and immigrants (Article 87), and assigns each individual with a unique tracking number (Article 91). Foreigners with fake papers, or who enter the country under false pretenses, may be imprisoned:•Foreigners with fake immigration papers may be fined or imprisoned. (Article 116) •Foreigners who sign government documents “with a signature that is false or different from that which he normally uses” are subject to fine and imprisonment. (Article 116) Foreigners who fail to obey the rules will be fined, deported, and/or imprisoned as felons:•Foreigners who fail to obey a deportation order are to be punished. (Article 117) •Foreigners who are deported from Mexico and attempt to re-enter the country without authorization can be imprisoned for up to 10 years. (Article 118)
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Mexico’s Immigration Law: Let’s Try it Here at Home 3•Foreigners who violate the terms of their visa may be sentenced to up to six years in prison (Articles 119, 120 and 121). Foreigners who misrepresent the terms of their visa while in Mexico – such as working with out a permit – can also be imprisoned. Under Mexican law, illegal immigration is a felony. The General Law on Population says,•“A penalty of up to two years in prison and a fine of three hundred to five thousand pesos will be imposed on the foreigner who enters the country illegally.” (Article 123) •Foreigners with legal immigration problems may be deported from Mexico instead of being imprisoned. (Article 125) •Foreigners who “attempt against national sovereignty or security” will bedeported. (Article 126) Mexicans who help illegal aliens enter the country are themselves considered criminals under the law:•A Mexican who marries a foreigner with the sole objective of helping the foreigner live in the country is subject to up to five years in prison. (Article 127) •Shipping and airline companies that bring undocumented foreigners into Mexico will be fined. (Article 132) All of the above runs contrary to what Mexican leaders are demanding of the United States. The stark contrast between Mexico’s immigration practices versus its American immigration preachings is telling. It gives a clear picture of the Mexican government’s agenda: to have a one-way immigration relationship with the United States. Let’s call Mexico’s bluff on its unwarranted interference in U.S. immigration policy. Let’s propose, just to make a point, that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) member nations standardize their immigration laws by using Mexico’s own law as a model. [1] “Mexico’s Glass House,” Center for Security Policy Occasional Paper, April 3, 2006.

2007-01-17 07:27:16 · 17 answers · asked by FLHRCI 2 in Immigration

i am doing ww2 research and i would love a few photographs in these commonwealth cemeteries

2007-01-17 07:27:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

i was sleeping but it felt like i was awake.i couldn't move and it seem like i was about to die.

2007-01-17 07:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Movies

OK, so i bought some really comfy / sweat pants last week from aeropostal. the small size was too tight, so i bought the medium. i hand washed the pants cause i didnt want the legs to shrink. my question is, how in the world to i shink the waist size?? there not huge on me, but its just a little big around the waist, and i DONT want to shrink the legs to make them shorter. ive already tied the waist band, but there still just a little too big. i dont want to return them for the small, cause those were just a little too tight. is there any possible way to shrink the waist size down and keep it down? seriuos answers please!! Thanx yall, God Bless♥

2007-01-17 07:27:13 · 10 answers · asked by ○HiD○ 4 in Fashion & Accessories

package, xenonlight,heated steering wheel.

2007-01-17 07:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by djengning 1 in BMW

hi everyone!where are u?how's the weather lately?what made u happy today?greetings from raleigh,north carolina,on a cold and chilly winter day!!!!! yesterday was my third anniversary.

2007-01-17 07:27:10 · 11 answers · asked by kyra k 4 in Polls & Surveys

2007-01-17 07:27:04 · 3 answers · asked by oz D 1 in Words & Wordplay

cannot play back the file.the format is not surpported.Does any one now a free down load that would sort this out plz.

2007-01-17 07:27:04 · 3 answers · asked by mitchell c 1 in Software

Did anyone watch it on Thursday? It was so cool! Does anyone have any favorites yet?

2007-01-17 07:26:59 · 7 answers · asked by strangeseeker 3 in Polls & Surveys

Well, ya know the guy that plays Eragon...his name's Edward Speeler. I need some stuff on him!!! Like, address, personal email...please...little help?

2007-01-17 07:26:56 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 2 in Celebrities

I have heard a lot of people say that whitening systems cause your teeth to rotten is this true?

2007-01-17 07:26:50 · 14 answers · asked by FiahRed 2 in Dental

and I just realized a heckva lot of people consistantly and overwhelmingly say "um" or "uh" while they talk.

Its so annoying and just appears like they are unschooled. But everyone does it....

Is this just an English thing, or do people in other languages speak like this?

I've heard Nelson Mandell make statements and speeches and he is very smooth. If I recall correctly, he just slightly paused without this um/uh crap.

Over the next several days, try to stop yourself saying uh/um. Impossible!

2007-01-17 07:26:43 · 2 answers · asked by AJ2006 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

My nearly 3 year old daughter loves to play dress-up. Most of the time it's one of her dresses with my flip-flops. I was thinking about maybe getting her a pair for sumer. The only thing though, my husband says it's unsafe. I know I wouldn't put them on her to go to the park or anything, but what about just to wear out? If she were to wear them to walmart or something, is that dangerous? I've always worn them and never had a problem but I have no clue when it comes to my daughter.

2007-01-17 07:26:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Toddler & Preschooler

2007-01-17 07:26:39 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

How good!!

2007-01-17 07:26:38 · 12 answers · asked by NATTATTACK. 1 in Words & Wordplay

Is it true that Slaves were used in the construction of Statue of liberty the way we see it today?

2007-01-17 07:26:35 · 4 answers · asked by Ali 5 in New York City

ok I really like this girl in school and im pretty sure she like me 2. Yesterday we had this great conversation on aim and she ended it xoxo.But today in school I couldnt like get the nerve to like go up and talk to her. And now her away message is a sad face. Is this b/c of me not talkin to her school. If so how can I like make it up.

2007-01-17 07:26:34 · 9 answers · asked by babyv 1 in Singles & Dating

How can I download a free trial of a game again once the time has expired?

2007-01-17 07:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Games & Recreation

After the last star and last planet... What then? Is there more universe's ore just this one?? Dose it go on and on and on?? It can't be everlasting?? whats out side of this very large box??
I know no one knows this answer, just thought I could get you thinking!!
I dont know whats out there.. I dare not guess... What do you think??

2007-01-17 07:26:32 · 35 answers · asked by cjdec 2 in Astronomy & Space

2007-01-17 07:26:30 · 24 answers · asked by strong and beautiful 1 in Religion & Spirituality

south of the boarder in a manner of speaking.

2007-01-17 07:26:30 · 18 answers · asked by mud 1 in Marriage & Divorce

I have absolutely no self-confidence. Since I was little, I was told I was ugly and horrible and I'd never get a boyfriend. I had excema on my face all the time and I was fat.

Now I'm 15. I'm 5ft 8, weigh 8.5 st and have blonde hair/hazel eyes. The excema has gone, and I get the odd spot.

I still feel ugly all the time though. All my friends say I look pretty, but the guys in school have different opinions. Their comments are the things that get me down about myself and make me believe I'm ugly. Still, all my friends have boy-friends, (mostly long term ones) and I'm pretty much the only single one. This makes me think that even more so.

Is there anything I can do to get my self-confidence back?

Seriously appreciated, I've had to live with feeling like this for 11 years now.

Thanks x.

2007-01-17 07:26:30 · 12 answers · asked by x_ruthbaybee_x 1 in Other - Beauty & Style

2007-01-17 07:26:28 · 17 answers · asked by prometida 3 in Hockey

My sister went to the petstore and discovered bettas in little bags with dirty water in them,and the bettas were not even fully covered in water. Something needs to be done about this.

2007-01-17 07:26:26 · 7 answers · asked by Heather.Feather 2 in Fish

2007-01-17 07:26:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

that works well with SENSITIVE EYES and skin does not pull on eyelashes and can get off even the hardest waterproof makeup.

(price doesnt matter,i dont care how much it costs)

2007-01-17 07:26:16 · 17 answers · asked by lala girl 2 in Makeup

2007-01-17 07:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by Gossip81 4 in Television

Ok.. So i ended up in bed with a married man. and after this I just couldnt stop thinking of him. He was on my mind 24/7. I felt like I had to tell him this. He seemed surprised. So was I, I never thought I feel like this about him. I didnt tell him this in hope to break them up. I just needed to tell him to get it out. Is it wrong to tell someone how you feel about them, even if you are pretty sure they dont feel the same. Now, I would like to know what he thinks of me for doing this. All married men who cheated on their wife, and regreted it. How would you feel in this case?

2007-01-17 07:26:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating