Although the U.S.-Mexico Border Counties Coalition was founded nearly a decade ago because of the high costs border counties bear to incarcerate criminal undocumented aliens and provide emergency medical care to undocumented immigrants, we want to take this opportunity to remind Congress, and the nation, that immigration is only one issue that affects the border. |
Frankly, the ones that came to the board meeting were kind of a mixed bag, to be honest with you. I think there were some that had legitimate problems. One gentleman was burned in the Cedar Fire, [but] there [were] a couple that you kind of go, hmm.... Of course, you're sitting up there just looking at them. There's no way you can make a medical diagnosis. I'm not a doctor. |
I love it so far. It's a new adventure every day. |
Immigration is only one issue that affects the border. |
We don't dwell on it. Our goal first is to always win the West Yosemite League championship. |
We have many challenges to address, and our problems have a significant impact on the nation as a whole. |
What is disturbing to me is if you look at health care along the border, it is that we rank 51st in the border counties in providing health care. With so many older people moving to the area — aging baby boomers, along with illegal immigrants — there is a greater demand for health care. |