<p>I am sure Eric is very talented, and that his family is very nice. That’s not my point. </p>
<p>The flip side of this is the damage done to Mexico. There is a brain drain, of which this is but one example. If we want Mexico to advance past the second- or borderline third-world status they occupy now then they need people like Eric doing molecular biology and such like there. But this guy has no intention of doing that.</p>
<p>The other aspect of it that bothers me is the sheer hypocrisy. We know Harvard (and it’s ilk) apply racial preferences. No doubt Eric’s ancestry and background were factors in his admission, while other perhaps BETTER qualified applicants were denied admission because they came from white, middle-class families in the U.S. I’ll bet his heritage was an important part of Eric’s application, yet now he expresses horror at the notion of being sent back to Mexico. But that is precisely where he should be until he is able to obtain lawful immigration status, at which point he can continue his education. Or he can apply his talent at one of the fine universities in Mexico, where students like him are very much needed.</p>
<p>Harvard places itself above the law, and no doubt that is the result they will achieve. This kid will be protected because he is deemed special. Meanwhile, many many people deemed less worthy get deported every day. If I were King of America I’d open the border and allow free movement of people throughout the Americas, but I am not and the law is what it is. This guy should be deported.</p>