what do you think about Bush idea about closing the border do you think he should or should not and why???
128024
I think it is time to move on with other policies that work. The Bush administration has been nothing, but failure after failure.
618826
First let me say that I don't mind illegal immigration. People can't always get into this countryleagally, so I understand. Nobody dreams of moving to a poor, third world countries, or any other country really. (there are exceptions, but not many do). People dream of coming here, where there are oppertunities, morney, and many other things. I think illegal immigration is just a way to connect the borders of the world. If we didn't try so hard to stop to stop people from crossing our border, we could unite the world and have everyone be equal, have equal oppertunities, and mucch more! I think we should try harder to Bush in his tracks. He just restricting us from world peace.
279756
I thought it was too little too late.\n\nFor Pete's sake, the man is from a border state.  If he feels so strongly about the issue of immigration, why did he wait until his approval ratings were in the toilet to stand up for what is right?  Why did he wait for the sixth year of his term, an election year?
425524
I do think that the wall is a very good idea, a little late, but a good idea...\n\nBut...\n\nThis is what I think the US needs to do with illegal immigrants that want to come live here in the great United States of America...\n\nAs soon as they step foot in our country illegally, whether they get caught as soon as they step over the border or they've been here 10 years illegally, throw their as*es on a plane and fly them overseas to Iraq to serve in the United States military. Let them know that if they want to be a citizen of the US, then they got to start acting like one by serving in our Armed Forces. If they want to become citizens bad enough, then after they serve their 4 or 7 or however long years in the service fighting and dying for this country, then I think they should be granted citizenship....if...they finish their service for this country.\n\nThe wall is a start, but I think that if the government wants to ward off illegal immigrants, then this might get more results.
167897
Our borders should be closed, we are at war we can not afford to take care of these people, we are not even taking care of ours. No one has a reason to teach them English, they can learn to speak English before coming over her to take the test. If I go to a foreign country I don't expect them to take the time to teach me their language, not even realistic. They need to go work at bettering their country just like we are trying to do. How many of these "illegal immigrants" are fighting in our war? They need to go home and fix their country, while we try to fix ours, we do not have what it takes to keep everyone up any more. Close our borders till we are on our feet again...and if you think we are on our feet do some checking around, it won't take you long to see what a shape we are in. You ask a very good question.
117233
I think that the president should do what Bush is doing.  Be confident and make a decision, even if it is wrong, I think it is better than waffleing & watching poll #'s.
595841
Einstein is your leader?  Sorry.\n\nI don't want them to stay and I don't want anyone to come--we are too crowded period. I care about the land-period.\n\nIf you do stay-life goes on. I will adjust. I will not support law breaking. I will not support a bad government (we have one too). But I do not break the laws. I won't go out of my way to turn someone in for being here and I will be nice to all-just don't ask me to break a law or lie for you. I will not pretend everything is fine-I face facts. And many problems have been caused by the flood of people coming in. And more will be coming. Sad but true.\n\nMy conclusion is--our government will do just a little on the border to appease the people. Not a lot. I am not sure what they will do on Amnesty. If they say OK fine. \n Do I want it this way-no.\n  \nAnd if we combine--I hope we don't destroy the land in Mexico with our constance building and rape of the land. And letting in more than we can pay for or care for.\n\nEinstein? Hasn't he gone over the edge  of reasoning a little?
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If it goes through, I just don't think the rules will be enforced.  \n\nWhy should we think that the illegals will step forward and get this national i.d. card and pay fines and taxes?  They have not respected our laws thus far, so I don't see why they would start now.  \n\nOh, and how can the illegals prove if they have been here illegally for 2, 5, 10 years or whatever.  It's ridiculous!\n\nAs far as border security, I think it's a Band-Aid.\n\nI have been a Bush supporter forever...but here is where we part ways.
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I'm not happy with the current administration either.  I say bring our troops home and put them on the border!  This administration has abandoned conservative principles by expanding the size of government, engaging in "nation building" in Iraq and violated the Constitution.\n\nIn fact, according to the Constitution (Article IV Section 4) the government is not to have a choice but to secure the border.  Our border has devolved into a war zone, and the government has been unwilling to devote the resources necessary to stop the violence and wanton disregard for the law occuring there.  It should be a top priority of our government to protect this country from the massive invasion taking place from the south and to punish employers who hire illegal aliens, a practice that depresses wages for American workers and allows big businesses to get away with paying low wages and giving no benefits.
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You make a good point.\n\nI actually don't like him for Both the war & illegal immigration.\n\nOne thing people forget it that the U.S. WHOLE-HEARTEDLY supports LEGAL immigration.  I do.  But don't come here illegally.  You will get no respect.
364575
Bush withdrew all the funding.  He wants open borders and no guards.  \n\nhttp://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52576
359407
I think I'll skip the passport and write Bush!  \n \nDear President Bush: \nI'm about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family, and I would like to ask you to assist me. I'm going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico, and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this. \nI plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I'm on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following: \n\n1. Free medical care for my entire family. \n\n2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not. \n\n3. All government forms need to be printed in English. \n\n4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers. \n\n5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history. \n\n6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down. \n\n7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch. \n\n8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services. \n\n9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won't make any effort to learn local traffic laws. \n\n10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from Pres. Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English. \n\n11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals. \n\n12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don't enforce any labor laws or tax laws. \n\n13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy. \n\nI know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that Pres. Fox won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely. \n\nHowever, if he gives you any trouble, just invite him to go quail hunting with your V.P. \n\n \nThank you so much for your kind help.
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We would already have half thier population already, so, whats the point in it??  :)\n\nI thought the quip, as President Fox visited the United States, that he should "turn the light out" because he was probably the last one leaving Mexico was a great one  LOL!!\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
331929
yeah...It should be close the border THEN deal with the illegals.
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Mr. President, I’m Heading To Mexico\nPosted by The Watchdog - April 6th, 2006 \nDavid M. Bresnahan\nApril 1, 2006\nNewsWithViews.com \n\nDear President Bush: \n\nI’m about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family, and I would like to ask you to assist me. I’m going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico, and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this. \n\nI plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. I’m sure they handle those things the same way you do here. \n\nSo, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I’m on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following: \n\n1. Free medical care for my entire family.\n2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.\n3. All government forms need to be printed in English.\n4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers.\n5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.\n6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down.\n7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.\n8. I will need a local Mexican driver’s license so I can get easy access to government services.\n9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won’t make any effort to learn local traffic laws.\n10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from Pres. Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English.\n11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.\n12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don’t enforce any labor laws or tax laws.\n13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy. \n\nI know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that Pres. Fox won’t mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely. \n\nThank you so much for your kind help. \n\nSincerely, \n\nDavid M. Bresnahan\n***********************************************\nAccording to TNRIP, the financial cost of this foreign invasion to U.S. taxpayers is staggering! Here is a break down of the annual costs: \n\nEducation: $22.5 billion \nBi-lingual Education: $3.3 billion \nAFDC: $2.4 billion \nSSI: $2.9 billion \nSocial Security: $24.8 billion \nHousing Assistance: $2.6 billion \nCriminal Justice: $2.6 billion \nJobs Lost by Americans: $10.8 billion \nOther Programs: $51.4 billion \nFood Stamps: $7 billion \nHealth Care: $1.4 billion                             \n(That Totals $131.7 BILLION Annually Folks)\n\n*******************\n\nAs Far As The SHOOTING Goes\n\nSent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:35 PM \n\nSubject: VIDEO: HISPANICS ADMIT THEY ARE ENGAGED IN "CIVIL WAR" WITHIN THE UNITED STATES\n\nSource: \n\nImmigration Watchdog \n\nhttp://www.immigrationwatchdog.com/...\n\nThey openly state they have "The armor, the infantry and the artillery" to wage war here.This video PROVES beyond any doubt, the people marching in our streets under Mexican and other foreign flags, over pending immigration legislation, are engaged in a WAR against our nation.The U.S. Government has failed its duty to protect this land from these invaders; invaders who are openly stating they intend to takeover a portion of this land and carve out their own "Mestizo nation of Aztlan."\n\nClick below to play the video \n\n     http://tinyurl.com/pqzpe \n\nRead The Story-Watch The Video-You Decide\n\nIf I Preceive ANY THREAT To ME Or MINE (Make NO MISTAKES About It) I WILL NOT HESITATE TO SHOOT
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My current belief is that the president is not smart enough to realize what he's doing.\n\nOh how I'd absolutely LOVE to send his ass overseas
116104
I believe that Bush wants to offer blanket amnesty to all illegal aliens in the United States, as long as they submit to background checks and make their presence known in the country.  He calls this his "guest worker" policy, much like they have in Europe.  Foreign immigrants, he says, will fill the jobs that no one else will take.  Although this sounds racist and perhaps elitist, it is common practice in every part of the world, including Europe and Asia.  He doesn't want to kick anyone out, as I understand it.  It is one of the few Bush policies that I agree with.