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" Mexico is changing from a socialist economy to a capitalist one. Look at what Carlos Slim did to the telephone industry. When it was a government monopopoly it was like the U.S. 80 years ago. In less than 5 years I saw cell phones in the hands of nearly everyone. NAFTA may have moved some factories down there but some corporations are already moving out of Mexico looking for cheaper wages. NAFTA has basically shut down small farms in Mexico. They now import corn from us. Much of our produce though is from Mexico. Visit the real Mexico and you'll see a growing middle class. "

" stupid, outdated policies. These are the types of immigrants we want in the country......literate, hard working, and those who will contribute to this country. These are the people who made this country what it is. Too bad that there are so many born here who have taken everything for granted and are lazy, uneducated sloths depending on government handouts. "

" She's a stunning lady. At the risk of sounding insensitive, it's been over three years, can't she just remarry? "

" This is a sticky situation. How long does it take to get a green card, anyway? With all the other immigrants coming over it bet it takes quite a while for a person to obtain one. It is unfortunate she lost her husband, while she was waiting. I have no problem with her staying here as long as she is here legally. If she likes it here so much, then why does she not apply for citizenship, afterall it has been 5 years? "

" Ronald Reagan didn't see it as such an insurmountable problem. He offered illegals amnesty. From what I understand the numbers aren't that much different now. What gives? Chicago is a microcosm of what the country is going through. The only other city with a higher population of Poles is Warsaw, Poland. Many illegals were coming through
Toronto. Many illegals simply overstay their visas. Chicago and New York City have been dealing with this issue for 150 years. Now it is a nationwide problem, if you want to call it that. Illegal or legal they are good for the economy. We need to help them, not shut the door on them and split up their families. "

" I hope things go well for her. She should be allowed to stay. "

" this is bogus, let her stay. she should be allowed to stay, her husband was helping serve the country and this is how she is going to be treated, makes me proud to be an american. at least she has a job and is making a living. she isn't living off the government. i say leave her alone and let her become a citizen. "

" Mexico's economy is improving because our jobs are going there. If you stop them from coming here, more corporate capitalists will move more of our jobs there. It's not about people it's about money and you people up in arms are playing right into the their hands.

Pass a fair tax law, let mexicans come here to work with a work visa. We'll get that arena paid for faster. "

" I'm just sorry she's the victim and hopefully things will work out but if her husband would have stayed out of Iraq this would never have happened. "

" Hey Moon,
Yes it is necessary to point out the FLOOD of ILLEGAL Mexicans.

Not too many Poles are swimming the Atlantic to get here - you think? Very different than walking across a border that looks like a sieve, and has 10,000 corrupt lawyers more than willing to "fight for their poor plight", and charge the US Government (oh by the way folks when they say that phrase they are actually saying YOU) for the work they do on behalf of the "plighted" what BS.

The real crime here is where in the Hell is Tim Johnson - how about getting this instance done - after all Todd only - married her and then gave all he could give for his country.

Tim get off your DC duff and actually deliver justice, that is well deserved!

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" This is stupid let her stay she started getting her green card the proper way. Not by hopping a fence. "

" Is it really necessary to single out Mexicans when talking about illegal immigration? Mexicans aren't the only ethnic group that is here illegally. When living in Chicago many of us knew there were Polish illegals, but most of us didn't care because they got so much respect. Years ago Sen. Ted Kennedy made an impassioned plea for Irish immigrants. He didn't understand why the INS limited their numbers. You know how that story ended? Ireland's economy is booming and there isn't such a need for Irish to move to the U.S.! Mexico's economy is improving too. In the near future there probably won't be a desperate need to cross the border. The INS needs to help Diana become legal. Read the message at the statue of liberty. "

" This is the problem with the INS. Here is a woman who has done everything she needs to do LEGALLY to stay in the US and they are threatening deportation. Why don't they go after the illegals with the same ferver?? This woman needs to be allowed to remain - no questions asked. I whole-heartedly support the movement to get rid of the illegal aliens but cases like this need to be moved to the top of Immigration's list and they need to look at the details. She's applied for her card, she's got a job, she's paying taxes, she wants to educate herself. This is a good person! I support you Diana - stay positive! "

" I've met Diana a couple times, and have been impressed by her bearing and mature outlook. As she says, she could have fallen apart under these circumstances, but instead has chosen to live with hope. I don't believe I've ever met someone I thought more deserving of staying in the US, and I wish her the best of luck. "

" why in the world would or should she even be deported? now it's the illegal Mexicans we have to worrry about. not brides of service men "

" Keep that positive attitude. Things will work out. "