Dear Editor:
This is in response to the letter from the
undocumented college-bound student. My husband has also recently discovered that
he is undocumented after 32 years in this country.
His parents brought him to this country at the age of
two, and like you, he believed he was a citizen. We
have now spent two years following up with the BCIS
trying to get his paperwork in order. The uncertainty
of our future has caused him both physical and mental
suffering which requires him to take medications.
I can understand that people want to immigrate to this
country to live a better life, but what they don't
realize is when they choose to bring their minor
children along with them, they too will suffer. I see
undocumented children suffering because they are
unable to obtain medical insurance because of their
undocumented status. These children end up falling
through the cracks and are neglected by society and
parents who cannot afford to obtain medical treatment
for them. My husband, as a child, almost lost his
life because his parents were afraid to take him to
the hospital when his appendix burst. A friend of the
family saw his condition and rushed him to the
emergency room just in time. These young children
will grow up feeling neglected and may also have
problems with anger and frustration. What can be done
to help these innocent victims of illegal immigration?
The Mexican government has been educating the Mexican
people on the dangers of illegal immigration. I also
think they need to address the problems they will face
once they arrive with minor children. How will the
children adjust to our education system? How will
parents provide food, clothing, shelter, child care
and medical needs for their children? Providing the
bare necessities for children can be very expensive.
To the unnamed person that wrote the letter to the Editor, I wish
you the best and hope that you are able to complete
your education. I truly believe that the educated
immigrants in this country need to stand up and help
those who are unable to help themselves, the children.
PMR
Copyright © 1999-2002 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM
|
Add to del.icio.us