Change

People will never understand.

People will never understand unless they’re in the same situation.

People will never understand unless they’re feeling what you are.
People will always be quick to judge.

The derogatory nicknames, wetback, border hopper, spic are given to the people who are trying to pursue a better life.

Many of those people live with no food, no drink, and not one peso to provide for their families.

“Go back to your country”, they say.

Why would anyone go back to the place where they almost starved to death?

Why would anyone go back to slavery?

“Tell your government to help you”, they say.

What if my government is trying to execute me?

If a person does not even have 100 pesos to buy essential groceries, how would they pay an application for legal entrance that is over 500 dollars.

As human beings we all make decisions that will benefit us the most.

Next time you hear the word “wetback”, THINK ABOUT IT.

Why are they called wetbacks? I’m sure they weren’t on some fun ride while crossing.

People will never understand unless they are informed.

Information is essential and there must BE A CHANGE.

A change is necessary in the process of legal entrance.

A change is necessary in people’s way of thinking.

Watch your baby daughter die of hunger in the cold,

Or risk it, and look for a better life.

What would you do?

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