U.S., Mexico must work on immigration

To the editor:

The Monitor has been running some enlightening articles on Arizona’s new immigration law.

I consider the comments made by President Felipe Calderón, concerning the new law in Arizona ironic, considering the fact that he appears unable to cope with the problems engulfing his own country. However, his action is typical of a politician, and not the president of a country. The politician will charge full-speed ahead, regardless, if, an opportunity presents him or her with a group of voters. As far as warning his constituency not to travel to Arizona, he would have shown much more thought and wisdom had he directed his citizens not to visit the United States. Particularly, until the immigration problem, which Mexico has a big stake in, is satisfactorily settled.

We have enough politicians in this country who lack the ability to lead because of having the same disabling traits as President Calderón demonstrated. Most seem to have lost the ability to reason with common sense. Mr. President, we will welcome any advice that will assist our leaders in solving the immigration problem, however, the advice without substance — we already have more than we need.

Bill Rogers
Mission