In many ways. people. I think especially those opposed to NAFTA. and who give their reasons. are really arguing illogically. because in many ways we want Mexico to gain. If Mexico gains. we will gain. even if it is a relative wash here. because the immigration problems are really economically driven. If Mexicos economy continues to improve. long term. that is the best solution. Second. there are empirical studies that show that when countries reach a per capita income of about $5.000 per year. there are more resources and more public demand to deal with environmental problems. It is hard for me to see how we can have concern for the Mexicans by basically saying the prescription is to provent them from having jobs. even if we maybe disagree with the types of jobs they have. to prevent them from raising their standard of living so they can deal with their environmental problems that affect our border States so much. and prevent them from developing the kind of economy that can reduce the immigration pressures and create a larger and expanding market for United States products in these sectors and in others.
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