Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Is it Time to Send Mexico an Invoice?

Since Mexico is trying to sue Arizona for violating the rights of Mexicans, this article asks the question if we should invoice Mexico for taking care of it's citizens who are in America illegally.

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In an effort to hold every country responsible for the tax burden of services rendered to their citizens who are here illegally, it’s necessary that we know the impact of non-United States citizens on all organizations and agencies that receive funding from the government. I propose that as a requirement of accepting government funding, these organizations must ascertain the legal citizenship of their clients by requesting proof of citizenship. We will then have grounds to seek reimbursement for the taxpayer-funded services we provide to their citizens. Accountability and budgeting is the motivator to implement this strategy.

We should apply this strategy to every country in the world whose citizens are here illegally. If we continue to host millions of citizens of Mexico, we must request reimbursement or compensation from the Mexican government for services rendered. First, we’ll need to determine what we’re spending to provide health care, welfare and education, and other services to non-United States citizens. By conducting actuarial studies to determine how much each state and the nation spends to provide healthcare, welfare and education for citizens of Mexico, an invoice can be produced and sent to the Mexican government. First, we request reimbursement for taking care of its citizens, or suspend any and all federal aid, such as the funding mentioned above. Next, we request payment in resources if money isn’t available. Mexico, the 2nd largest exporter of oil to the U.S., is rich in minerals like oil and gas, though much of it hasn’t been developed. The United States could facilitate the extraction of mineral resources in the form of payment for hosting Mexican citizens, while creating jobs for folks in Mexico.

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