Wouldn't it be better for them if the US made Mexico a part of the Union?

Question

They would get a better minimum wage, worker safety and protections, better social nets, and better infrastructure all around. They already owe us billions. Is it time to 'collect'?

Answer 1

The US would be far, far better off to wisely invest in Mexico's economic development than follow your suggestion. A healthy, productive nation of Mexico would ease immigration problems, provide markets for American products, be more politically stable, and an important friend in the world.

Unfortunately, since the 1970's, Mexico has pursued economic and social policies very similar to the programs of the US Republican Party since the Reagan era. This has almost entirely destroyed the country's middle class, increased poverty and the numbers of people living at the bottom of the ecnomic ladder, concentrated wealth in the hands of a few, and driven people out of the country seeking opportunity elsewhere (and not just in the US).

After Mexico's 1910 revolution, the country attempted to follow a secular, semi-socialist structure. This evolved over time into more of a quasi-fascist oligarchic economy, quite consistent with the country's heritage, but not necessarily the best course to adopt. By the 1960's, Mexico had developed some industry and was realizing potential wealth through its oil reserves. A middle class had emerged through some struggle, although the terrible divisions of class remained significant.

At the same time, several movements emerged for greater equality, land reforms, an end to the endemic corruption in all parts of public life, freedom of expression, and other concerns. The terrible student riots and brutal police responses in 1968 were followed by a general crack-down on dissent. The abominable plight of the native peoples, particularly in the south of the country, grew worse, and finally resulted in armed uprisings.

This weekend's elections in Mexico may be a very important turning point.

And as for the US improving conditions by imposing some sort of "superior" system of laws and structures on Mexico - that is blindness. Right now US policies are drving this country toward exactly the same conditions as prevail in Mexico. And the Mexicans, at least, know they have to change things - most Americans fail to understand this.

Answer 2

each and every salary earner has been injury via the loss of life of collective bargaining. Wages and reward negotiated for union participants translated into larger wages and reward for non-union participants. As previous due via fact the Eighteen Eighties, greater beneficial than 20% of the U. S. artwork rigidity replaced into unionized. immediately that determine is below 8%. that's no twist of fate that interior a similar era wages have stagnated and reward have been appreciably decrease for workers. the hollow between administration repayment and that of the different workers is astounding. the U. S. has long gone from being the international chief in financial mobility to a mid-selection former ability with type stagnation. on a similar time as the systematic destruction of collective bargaining isn't the only rationalization for this, it extremely is a crucial element.

Answer 3

Well, fortunately that is not for the USA to decide, since Mexico happens to be an independent sovereign country.

And looking at the shabby ways Mexicans are treated in the USA, I doubt that their conditions would be improved. I would expect rather the opposite.

Answer 4

Easier said than done. Even with the support of Canada's economy, the poverty level is so great in Mexico it would collapse our economy. The reason that they have such massive poverty is the rampant corruption in their government. Everyone thinks Louisiana is corrupt, they do not hold a candle to the corruption in Mexican government. If their economic base was in better shape, you would be right, but if we did now , they would suck us down the toilet with them.

Answer 5

The assimilation would bankrupt the country (more than it already is). You would suddenly have over 100,000,000 people under the poverty level and eligible for government services and subsidies like food, housing and healthcare.

Answer 6

Why would Mexicans want to become US Americans? If we take them on, then we also take on their criminal element. Let's just take those that want to immigrate here legally one at a time. Let Mexico keep their corruption. I for one want no part of it.

Answer 7

no you want to send then welfare instead of them snicking in to collect

Answer 8

NO!