Since opening the floodgates to every nationality under the sun, terrorism, religion, and crime has run rampid throughout our once safe streets. We now lock our doors in addition to adding security systems to our homes. It was not like this 30 years ago. I want to go back to knowing my neighbor and feeling safe.
121660
nah, don't think that will happen. America will always have different nationalities, religions, or whatever.
259182
This is the same with all the other countries not JUST USA. Have to do it to keep the immigration(illegal) population in check and lately, with the terrorism risks, its been even more stringent! Do not need the "wrong" kinda people to enter into US or any decent country for that matter!
72124
Arizona is a wonderful state that a lot of Americans go to during the winter.  Travel there in the summer and visit many great attractions such as the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Painted Dessert.  Keep away visitors and the economy of AZ would have a lot of problems.  Terrorism is just that to terrorize people so that they do not act as normal.  An attack against the Southwest of any sort would have an impact of people coming to your state.  That is they're intention to control what we do by instilling fear in our people.  I know that to some people an attack there would make no sense, but to me it makes as much sense as anything else.  The terrorist threat is supposed to be that scare the people and keeping people from doing everyday things is the way to go about it, much could be destroyed that we could never get back and that would probably be more devastating than 9/11.
291854
I feel that its totally against everything that is American. How about everyone straps a GPS system to their legs so the government knows where everyone is, oops that's right cell phones i almost forgot. Besides this the government is saying its all in public safety, but i dont kno how safe i feel if i know someone is listening to my phone calls. Give me a break if i wanted to blow some shit up I wouldn't talk on the phone to make plans for it anyway.
574796
There were thousands of car thefts during that same period and many murders.\n\nData theft is a little more recent and so the pattern isn't quite as set yet, but some people will cheat and kill and steal and our systems of security and justice will not catch or stop all of them.\n\nSo, yes, I see a pattern.  The same pattern that has been around since humans invented property.  And no, I don't think there is some big conspiracy, master criminal, or new great cause for alarm.
171529
As far as the immigration issue, I have no problem with anyone wanting to immigrate, but why all of the sneaking over? Does it just take so long to go through all of the red tape or something? Just curious. I didn't see any of the previous postings, but you are completely correct! Unless you are of American-Indian descent, TECHNICALLY none of the rest of our bloodlines originated in what is now the United States! It frustrates and saddens me to see that people are still so ignorant. Even more so when I see them passing these beliefs and attitudes down to their young children! I think there is no greater crime than that! Where did the innocence of youth go? Way to go though. Great topic!
595111
We were duped into thinking "migrant workers" came here during harvest and went back afterwards. That, as we have found out recently, was NOT the case. They DIDN'T go back, they stayed and abused our welfare systems, brought in extended family members and produced their 'anchor babies'.  They settled in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.  The rest of the USA was not aware of it until the media brought it to our attention.  Then we started noticing the subtle changes to our own cities, towns and communities. Some of us have started paying attention.  Some refuse to take their heads out of their butts and really see what is going on under their very noses.
513985
no not paranoid its a fact of life in this country now liberal wankers running the country.human rights my ass.the only solution is government change.i don't mean Tories remember the 80,s UK Independence a joke. only one way  and although might seem extreme is to vote for the only party that will restore law and order put a stop to the immigration shambles.and make are streets safe again.which party am i talking about well work it out.its up to you live as we do with terrorists running free,people born in Britain trying to kill us.pensioners who fought in the war who cant even afford too pay there heating bills.the rights of criminals and peodos put first.if you want these things changed you have to use your vote wisely or alternatively vote for one of the main stream parties and watch as the life's of your children get an  even worse deal than we get now.
638779
Sorry we are overcrowded now.\n\nSorry-America;\n\n  There is a lot to see here. Many luxuries. Our Cities are stunning. All kinds of people of all races, nationalities, religions cultures. And it is not hard to be friendly.\n  Down side-Political up heaving, crooked government, Our Services Schools and Medical and State funding is in trouble. Our legal system is in trouble--the Justice system are not taking the bad element off the street. But with so many people who notices it.\n If you to come-enjoy but be careful.\n And yes we are overcrowded.
329700
my husband went and he cant wait to go back. he is very proud of what he is doing over there...i think part of it is the military brain washed him though. he has a thing about muslims stating there is a very fine line between a muslim and a terroist. And he doesnt trust them. He has killed some and has no nightmares...i know a bunch of people who are glad they went and dont mind going again.
102033
i don't know. personally I have always been against it and have believed from the beginning that this has been handled the wrong way. i'm no politician, but i don't see how you can handle terrorism by waging war on a country that now we are saying we are liberating. what kind of hipocrits are we? look what we did to their country and families. Do you think those individuals were responsible for a maniacs choices? They had no more control over the situation then you and I  and the men in charge of it is in hiding and the countymen are still suffering as are our boys and girls.
267654
We tried that once....let me explain.\n\nOperation Gatekeeper......a 14 mile wall built to reduce the flow of those seeking a better way of life.\n\nWhat happened....the deadliest year EVER for HUMANS seeking that better way of life.\n\nNOW.....it is a monument to failure....WHY....because the arrest rate in AZ tripled when they found a safer way to cross.\n\nObviously this is not working...got anything else?
602976
Actually, I think it would be the closeness we had as neighbors and family. You could leave your door unlocked and not have to worry. If your kids got into trouble, he had already heard it from the neighbors by the time he got to you. You knew where there was a reliable babysitter. You knew where there was a listening ear, or a cup of sugar, or a spare potato if you ran out. I'm old enough to remember all this and miss it!
302213
Personally, unless you're native American, you shouldn't be talking like you own the country... America is a country built on immigrants so it would be massively hypocritical to close the doors now.
299601
Because society keeps coming up with new reasons to lock people up.  Used to be, two guys get into a fight, the police show up tell everyone to cool off and go home.  Now they are both locked up and must somehow find money for an attorney to defend them against charges of assault, assault with intent, making terrorist threats, etc.  Used to be we had peace officers, now we have law enforcers.  Completely different mindset.  We are a vindictive people who want to see everyone (except ourselves) punished to the fullest extent, for the most petty of infractions.
552071
i have been over there 7 times. i was also at ground zero helping recover bodies from the 9-11 attacks. My marriage has ended in divorce. I have PTSD, and need to take medication so i don't fly off the handle, and hurt some one. it has made me a different person. i think in the future we need to find ways to prevent this from happening, and maybe be more open as a government to the perception of other countries about why  we do what we do.\n  People all over are more or less the same, it just seems when we mix religious ideology and politics all into one big pot ....no good can come from it.  it's mostly just made me sad and introspective. I do love this country and our ideas, we just got to get better at sharing our strengths
671410
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