Well first there was no such thing as a guest worker program. Second, they would be attracted to a locale where there seemed to be better opportunities. You have to be realistic in your assessment. You actually think that they came to America, circa 1800, to be able to earn a few bucks to send back to England?
Sometimes we have to be honest in our statements. And please don't start with the, "there were probably a few who came to just work so they could go back" position. No one did that in any sizable numbers.
Lastly, it's hard to make change so the easier route, then as well as today, would be go to America. Especially if you can make them do things the way you're used to where you come from.
And it will never get better there if they keep running from the issues. Just like they march here nationally, they should do so in Mexico. They need to be understanding and encouraging that.
The argument that they can't do so that there because it won't make a difference is lame. They should not be looking top go to America to join the ranks of under-employed, and uninsured. They need to stay and FIX MEXICO!!
Quote from ElCubano:
How do you know why they came and if they came to be Americans..they all come for one reason and that's because its better here than there; period...Cause if it where better there than here im sure none would want to be "AMERICANS" ..