The Solution
Everyone knows of a growing problem
That exists with our southern border.
It’s as porous as a kitchen sieve…
Breeding crime and social disorder.
Drugs and guns and a welfare lottery…
Things seem to get worse each day.
Crime and health and education…
Illegals pour in and we have to pay.
Politicians wrestle to find a means
To resolve this puzzling situation.
They seek a way to mend our border
And put an end to illicit immigration.
I’ve given thought to this predicament
And maybe I can help clear the confusion.
Having considered the many realities,
I think I’ve arrived at a sensible solution.
First, one must recall our dubious history…
How we won California and the southwest.
All of this land was once Mexican territory.
Once owners, now they’re only “guests”.
I think that it’s necessary to face facts:
It’s not likely that illegals will go home.
They’re merely reclaiming the land
Where Spanish buffalo once roamed.
So, how do we set right this situation?
How do we blend cultures so diverse?
How do we open our generous arms,
But keep things from getting worse?
Perhaps the answer is really simple.
Maybe we don’t need a fence or a gate.
All our lawmakers need to do is…
Vote to make Mexico our 51st state.
A third of Mexico has already moved here…
Most wire their families piles of cash.
We send millions of dollars to Mexico,
Aiming to reduce their cocaine stash.
Lots of our money flows south of the border.
In effect, we’ve adopted our Spanish friends.
Let the politicians finally make it formal
And put this tiresome charade to an end.
If we officially grant Mexico statehood
And by doing so, make everything legit,
Our difficulties would quickly evaporate…
All of the puzzle pieces would fit.
So, my dear friends in Washington,
Call it our destiny, karma or fate…
The answer to all of your problems:
Make Mexico our very next state.
Stash