Samuel Francis

In recent years hundreds of migrants from Mexico have died while attempting to cross into the United States. Some observers have blamed the United States and its border security efforts for driving would-be illegal immigrants into more dangerous areas. In the following viewpoint, Samuel Francis argues that the migrants themselves are to blame for violating U.S. laws, and Mexico shares culpability for failing to discourage illegal immigration to the United States. Francis is a syndicated columnist.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many illegal immigrants does the author say are arrested in San Diego?
2. What remarks by Mexican official Fernando Solis Camara does Francis object to?
3. What does Mexico’s actions regarding migration reveal about Mexico, according to Francis"

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