It seems so simple to just build a barrier and deport the illegals here.  Supporting illegals is like supporting people that steal from and rob the people of this country.  I am white and am dating a hispanic woman who's parents game to this country legally.  Giving amnesty to these criminals is taking all the legal immigrants that worked so hard and payed so much to get in, and slapping them in the face!!!  Nevermind the fact that terrorists are undoubtedly using Mexican as a port-hole to the USA.  USE YOUR BRAINS CONGRESS!!!
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for once, you say something smart, hence I agree with you.  But your solution is stupid.\n\nThey WILL try again.  If you throw them back over the fnce and leave, who's to say they won't climb back over while your back is turned.
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You are missing the point.\n\nIt's not as simple as "they are all honest hard-working people".  There are indeed a few drug-dealers and smugglers among them.  But those are by far the exception to the rule.\n\nThe vast majority are not here to commit crimes.  Criminal actions attract attention, which is precisely what they *don't* want.  You and I get busted for selling a joint, we get a small fine.  They get caught, and and it's a *much* bigger deal ... not only do they get deported, and probably sent to a jail in their own country, but they lose any chance of ever applying for *legal* status here.\n\nAnd the ones who are not motivated by work, have no incentive to run the gauntlet of getting into the country.\n\nThe *vast* majority of illegal immigrants are motivated by nothing more devious than the sincere desire to find WORK, for bettering their lives and those of their families, to send money back home.  Family loyalty is a *huge* part of the Latin culture.  \n\nNobody is trying to paint a picture that these are "ultra-holy" people.  They're just people.  Human beings.\n\nAnd *that* is why they deserve human rights.  Because they are human beings.  Do you disagree with that?
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Hayleylov for Prezidente'!! Forget Condi or Hillary - you get my vote! To all those answering against this, think about what the illegal immigrants and their supporters are proposing, and tell me why it's any different? Good for them to do it, but not for us? Hayley, it appears the ol' double standard has once again reared its ugly head! I'm with you, where do I sign?!\n\nAngi (below), in your question 4 days ago, you proudly proclaimed a boycott of everything on May 1st! Why is that different?
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I have lived exactly what you are describing.  I began 'preaching' about this problem about 15 years ago and no one would listen. I then lived in California and worked for Social Services. You can just imagine what I experienced there.  I have since moved back to my home midwestern state and now I see it moving in here as well.  It is an invasion that people and legislators have ignored and avoided doing anything about for far too long and now we are faced with a crisis.  Do I think that amnesty will have them respecting our laws?  OF COURSE NOT!  They came here illegally. That, in itself, makes them lawbreakers, if not criminals..  none of whom respect anything or anybody.
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I think it just solidified the antagonism felt on both sides. Personally, I am against illegal immigrants from any country.  The key word is ILLEGAL. By doing what they did, I think they just made legal citizens angrier with them and much less likely to feel any sympathy.  Why do they think they have the right to demand a privilege be given to them that so many others worked so hard to obtain? It lessens the value of what the legal immigrants obtained, and sends the message that we'll just throw our hands up and say, "Oh, okay, if you insist, come on in illegally.  We'll yell a little bit then let you stay."  Can you imagine the flood of illegals we'll get if these people are given amnesty?
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I agree.  Your family did it the legal and correct way.  We should NOT allow ANY illegal immigrants the opportunity to become legal when they committed a criminal act to get here. We need to write our congressmen and senators (or e-mail them) and let them know how we feel and we need to do it over and over and over until elections.  Everyone needs to study up on who does and does not support illegal immigrant reform and VOTE!!  The ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS actually CAN  VOTE!!
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There are many levels of support.\n\nMost of us who "support" them, do not argue that the borders should just be thrown wide open, or even that they should be allowed to stay.\n\nMost of us "supporters" just want an immigration policy that doesn't treat them *all* like they were murderous thieves and drug dealers.  That image is one born out of racism.\n\n(And by the way, if you listen closely to those "idiots" in the protest marches ... that is what they're saying ... they are angy that white Americans treat them like vermin.)\n\nThe vast majority *do* come here for no more criminal a purpose than to find work and better their lives and those of their families.  Yes, I'm sure of that, and yes I know they are not *all* good people.  But when we are not "psychic" (as you say) and unable to tell the good people from the scum, you don't just treat them all like scum.\n\nSo at the very least ... catch them, stop them, deport them  ... but don't *hate* them ... they are doing what they have to do.\nIf we would do what we have to do ... prosecute the rich white farm growers and factory owners who are providing the jobs ... aiding the economies in their countries (instead of pouring it by the billions into that rathole called the Iraq war) ... *then* they would stop coming here.\n\nIt's the dripping *racism* on this part of YA that I object to.\n\nExample: On another post, someone discovered that his Australian neighbor was illegal, and asked if he should report her.  The "Best Answer" was somebody who said that he should report her if she is "hyspanic", but not if she is Australian.  \n\nRacists suck.
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allot of people don't want your answers, because it means they will have to do something about it.  Those that belittle your opinion of what should be done, even though it involves no violence are fearful that you might be right, and it might work.  These criminals are trying to push America in to a civil war, so that we can further be distracted while they try to over run our country.  I too have put many suggestion out there that can bring a peaceful resolve, and put money back into the American economy from the nations that have defiled our border, and immigration laws.  Twice amnesty has been given to these people, and all they have done is abuse the previlage, and encourage more millions of criminals to enter our country illegally.  The people like myself who were against the second amnesty bill warned our president and our people that amnesty was the wrong way to go.  But, many Americans let their chains be yanked with pity ploys to gain support for their efforts.
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If idiots could fly, this would be an airport! All these illegal supporters - listen to yourselves! You want to blame other people for the illegals getting bogus SS cards? Law abiding citizens (Pancha, pay attention!) will say no to a criminal act, whereas the criminal does what comes naturally to them - they break the law! Enter illegally... get bogus SS cards & screw over law abiding Americans... try to downplay it by saying it's minimal... this is what we law abiding people call the "criminal mentality". And yes, you all have it! Have a nice night!
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I think this is the approach that SHOULD be taken.  How can you even consider guest worker programs or amnesty or ANYTHING, until you have a way to control the #'s?\n\nI too would be FAR more interested in considering some leniency for those here if I was convinced that they would be the LAST coming (from ANYWHERE).\n\nWe are the only country that does NOT have secured borders (and I do not just mean Mexcicans.  Several OTHER country's illegals just use Mexico as a way through.)  There are countries out there you would have NO DESIRE to even go to, let alone sneak into, and even THEY have better security.\nIf an illegal who just wants to work can sneak in, so can a terrorist.\n\nI'd be interested in knowing if anyone really doesn't want border security and if so, WHY?
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You really have a hang-up about the Minute Men don't you?  I answered you in a similar question. I think they are doing something because our government is too wish-washy to take a stand and tell Presidente Fox to take a hike. Mexican citizens need to work on improving their country and not INVADE ours. Then when they do invade our country, they shouldn't expect to get a warm welcome from everyone as they milk the system. If they wanted to immigrant LEGALLY, they would be welcomed, but they chose to sneak across and become criminals in the process. As criminals they deserve to be deported. Other countries might shoot them on sight, but not the US, so they (the illegals) at least have that to be thankful for. \n\nHowever to answer your question, no, I think the current Minute Men are  doing the same job as their predecessors. I am proud of them. They have stepped up to the plate and are trying to do something to stem the tide of ILLEGAL people crossing into the USA.  (PS. I read your articles, they do not support your argument)
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No matter how you spin it, they're here illegally. Our government shouldn't have ever let that happen. I don't think most americans have any problems with legal immigrants and lots don't with even illegals, but what about our nation's security? All terrorists & drug dealers  have to do is pay the mexican police and they can come right on in. The key to national security is at the ports, airports and the borders.  I think it's time americans against illegal immigration come together on this issue. Write, e-mail or call your local politicians and make you voices heard. I did. My husband is an immigrant who had to do it legally, so why shouldn't everybody else? Please, it's nothing to do with racism. It's concern for our country and the american way of life.
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Good question.  I'd like to hear some good reasons why they think it is acceptable too. Personally I don't think there is ANY valid argument that will fly for coming here illegally.  I'll check back.  Thanks for asking.
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Most of the Hispanic people I have met are hard-working, relatively honest people who simply want a better life for their families. It's hard to fault a person for that. However, strating a new life by breaking the law is not the best way to begin again. I favor a "Green Card" system which allows "guest workers," and a serious crackdown on those who flout the law by illegally crossing the border.
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Not really its a way to keep people who sneak in ,  out.  Why would we want illegals here ?  To not pay taxes, to add to the crime we have now,  too add to the already over populated areas?  Tell me what positive thing comes out of it at all for the country?  Use your brain or common sense if you have either lol, its a known problem.
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Are you American?  If not, your opinion is like an arsehole we all have one.  If you are NOT American, how would you feel if the did it to yours?  \n\nI will not ever support the illegal aliens of any country that is trying to get a free ride into my country.  You shouldn't either!!!
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Absolutely!! Either party if they supported Amnesty aka allowing criminals to stay(illegals are breaking the law and as such are criminals)will not get my vote and I will be sure to share info about all representatives voting records for this area with all neighbors,family and friends,not getting any votes from here:)