to the editor: Texas Rep. Monica De La Cruz is to be congratulated for her introduction of the Bracero Law 2.0 (“The former bracero does not want the program to return. 'People will be treated like slaves,'” October 10). Finally, a politician is willing to propose an answer to a serious and persistent problem rather than simply wringing his hands.
I am sorry to read about the failure of some aspects of the first Bracero Program that harmed some workers, but surely a more enlightened law can be drafted and passed that includes strong legal elements to fully protect them this time.
A solution needs to be found that meets the needs of both workers and employers. Bracero 2.0 is a logical, common sense answer to eliminating all the evils (on both sides) of illegal immigration.
Arturo Negro, Fullerton
