My favorite part about today was going to see the Ranch. Mr. Bell was kind enough to take time away from his busy schedule to teach us, with the help of a powerpoint, his point of view as a rancher concerning immigration. It was a very educational experience. Mr. Bell never blamed the immigrants. Instead, he told us about the ways he tries to help immigrants. He gives them food and water. The only thing he doesn't like is when they danage his property. This damage done hurts his ranch's buisness. He blames the upper levels of the government, both U.S. and Mexican. He believes that they should be doing something more. He doesn't blame the immigrants because he understands their dire desperation, but he blames the government for putting hundreds of people into these inevitable situations. Mr. Bell, even though he doesn't know who is good, who is bad, who is smuggling drugs, who will try to kill him if he comes close, still tries to help every immigrant he encounters on his ranch. I understand his viewpoint of being fustrated that his wites keep gettjng cut or his water systems keep getting broken and he constantly ha to repair his ranch. However, he doesn't increase his security knowing it would make it near impossible for immigrans but instead patiently repairs over and over again. Mr. Bell's obvious compassion for the immigrants even though they damage his property and buisness is commendable and inspiring.
- Adianna
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