Appreciate Me, You Jerk

Today is the May Day boycott supporting immigration (of all sorts). Purely as strategy, I question this move.

If the boycott has little effect, it's a failure. But even if it's huge, it will likely backfire.

Supporters apparently think Americans will look at this event and say "gee, we really do need these immigrants, illegal or otherwise."

My guess is most Americans will say "how dare they?--let's kick them all out and we'll see who needs who the most." (Pardon my average American's grammar.)

My suggestion for future marches and the like--try to emphasize how hardworking and grateful you are, not how important.

PS Here's the quote of the week, from actor John Leguizamo: "It is insulting that the law would call an immigrant a criminal. It's horrible."

John, let me ask you a question. Do you know of any nation that has no laws regarding who is and isn't a citizen? That's practically the definition of a country. Now I hope this isn't too confusing, John, but if you don't follow these rules--for instance, by entering and living in a country without proper documentation--you are breaking the law, i.e., commiting a crime. If you don't believe me, try it in anywhere south of the United States and see how it goes.

I've generally been in favor of fairly open borders, but even I believe there's a distinction between a legal and illegal immigrant.