Disclaimer: Not a resolution, more a relection on my trip
In January, several Poly and PFS students had the honor of travelling to Tijuana, Mexico to observe the US/Mexico border and to hear from the people most drastically affected by it. We were planning to hear from border patrol agents, but unfortunatley they could not see us. However, we did hear from varying groups such as the deported vetarans, lawyers providing services for union workers, and single mothers living in Madre Asuntas. Each group shared their stories and momentous experiences that directed them to their current life paths. They all recommended that the best way we could help was share their stories for them and spread word about their situations and setbacks. Exploring Mexico's culture and the very unique US/Mexico border "culture" was fascinating and informative. I was thoroughly moved by the people and places I saw. I was struck by how colorful and lively the Mexico side of the border was versus the US side, which was isolated and barren.