W & Chertoff Freak Out Illegal Aliens

I watched the local Telemundo newscast last night to catch John Morales talk about Wilma - how terrible is it the only rational weatherman on TV is of latin descent. I can say this because I too am of latin descent and can assure you reasoned discourse usually takes a backseat to impassioned histrionics. Speaking of histrionics that is precisely what greeted me as soon as Morales finished his segment. The local newscasters were doing their best to freak out their audience by quoting W saying that he wanted to kick out every single illegal immigrant. "This means Cubans too." the anchor breathlessly added. As well it should I say. The Cuban Adjustment Act is a Cold War relic, just as broken down as any of those old cars cruising down el Malecon. The Cubans now come for the same reason as everyone else, money. There is no reason to continue with this immigration apartheid. If a Cuban actually seeks political asylum he should treated like anyone else seeking refuge. I sincerely doubt that the US would turn its back on someone like Raul Rivero if the CAA were rescinded.

By the way I was surprised that despite the big play at home about kicking out illegals the Mexican press was surprisingly subdued. Actually the Mexican press was stressing the other part of W's comments and the reason behind his appearance yesterday - a push for a foreign worker program.