Comments for A Nation Divided: the Border Wall, Immigration and Citizenship on the U.S. Mexico Border

Comment on Is South Texas a War Zone? by Tomas

Tomas — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:22:54 +0000

Life on the border is not like a war zone, but it is not 100 percent safe. Neither one of people of right, but most of us normal people think that it is going to get worse. Just look at our local news… drug chases, drug busts, drive bys, murders, kidnappings, human smuggling, and illegals all over……. Tell me if this is normal?

Comment on Border Wall Slide Show by Jorge P. Tello

Jorge P. Tello — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:24:14 +0000

Genealogical Item on Diaz Barriga.

This message is for Mr. Miguel Diaz Barriga. It refers to the possibility that his family origin be from the State of Michoacan, in Mexico. My grandfather was born in Michoacan in the XIX Century, and died in 1909. His parents’ last names were Diaz Barriga, my greatgrandfather; and Moreira, my greatgrandmother. My grandfather wound up using a different last name: Ponce, which is my middle name.

If it is of any interest to you, I would be very glad to locate at home a photo depicting my great grandparents, my grandfather and the rest of the family, circa 1880. I am a U.S. Citizen who was born in Mexico City in 1931, living since 1996 in the City of San Juan, TX. just south of Edinburg, TX.

Cordially, Jorge Ponce Tello 956-782-5888

Comment on Elite Mexicans in South Texas by Ale

Ale — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:58:34 +0000

I was just watching the news and Richard Fisher the Dallas Federal Reserve president was talking about Texas being the state with more job creation. Is it just Texas great administration or the hundreds of investor visas granted to Elite Mexicans that at least bring 500k to open business and create jobs.

Comment on Hidalgo Pumphouse by baby wipe case

baby wipe case — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:48:08 +0000

Wow Amazing, It is big wall. Thanks so much for posting this article, you giving a wonderful experience.

Comment on Obama’s Vision for a 21st Century Border: What is at stake? by Stanley Lee

Stanley Lee — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:45:06 +0000

The Boarder should be strictly implemented as always, since many of the Mexicans are trying to pass the boarder, but to those who can legally pass through the boarder should have an easy access while maintaining a highly secured passing check. Stanley Lee from Nettoyeur vapeur

Comment on Marfa: Modernist Art, Detention Centers, and the Erasure of Detention History by Carroll B. Merriman

Carroll B. Merriman — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:03:36 +0000

Hello! I’ve been following your web site for a while now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Atascocita Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic job!

Comment on Border Wall at Hidalgo Pumphouse and World Birding Center, Sunday 24 May 2009 by Roger Van de Peer

Roger Van de Peer — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:54:27 +0000

I’d like to use some of these photos. Can someone please contact me asap.

Thank You

Comment on Borderwall Art: Scott Nicol by John Hugg

John Hugg — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:32:29 +0000

Searched for a way to email my admiration of the excellent (and artistic) photo published on the web ( http://www.utexas.edu/news/2011/07/12/border_wildlife/) of the border fence in Otay, CA.

This single item has heightened my awareness of this issue for those of us who live in a state with an extremely long border and equally long history of coexistence with Mexico.

Comment on The Chicano Movement Trail Becomes Another Stop in Texas’ Forgotten History of Internment Camps/Detention Centers by James W. Loewen

James W. Loewen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:16:50 +0000

What do the two historical markers say? Include their texts! (on the website, and if you cannot do so, send them to me! Thank you!)

Comment on Optimism about the virtual wall. by New York Immigration Lawyer

New York Immigration Lawyer — Tue, 31 May 2011 06:30:48 +0000

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