The creation of a national border sends and international message: Keep out.
Undocumented immigrants have increased more than 40 percent since 2000. Every year, more than a half-million people come illegally or illegally overstay their visas.
The United States has been called the "Melting Pot" for a reason, it's a Nation that was built by immigrants and that can't stand without them. Being the most sought out country in the world; it's the land of the "American Dream."
Being an immigrant myself, this is an issue that touches me deeply. I know why some people leave family, friends and a culture behind to come to this country. Some people do it illegally, others are lucky enough to do it legally, but in the end we're all immigrants.
Prejudices, generalizations and ignorance help contribute to a negative image for immigrants that keeps gaining popularity. An accent and a skin tone are enough to be judged. So why live in a country where you're unaccepted by many? And more importantly, how can we this be changed.
The upcoming elections can signify a major change for many millions of illegal immigrants in the United States. They will be in the hands of either Obama or McCain for the next five years. Who can help them the most? That's what we're going to figure out.
