america is a country of immigrants. why should any country have the right to ban people from coming into it. I understand not wanting to be burdened with people who are ill equipped to be self supporting but, if an immigrant is able to prove that he/she can be self supporting there should be no barrier to them coming here
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They shouldn't.This country is not overcrowded.Even if the whole country of Mexico came over they would still be a minority.This country needs them.Ppl are scared because this country and countries all over the world are changing.There is nothing anyone can do about it.Sorry guys.
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Well it's pretty simple but clearly you are just an ignorant ass. Let me ask you one question. Are you a Native American? \n\nThey are probably here for the same reasons your family came to be here persecution, hardships, a shot at giving themselves and their families a better life. Do you realize the chances and danger they face trying to get into our country? This should be a complement to all of us. We have such a wonderful country that people are willing to take incredible risks just to be here. Should we punish people for wanting a better life?\n\nI will also say I am a car salesman. Let me tell you I'm all for them getting Social Security cards. Most of the Hispanic people (I'm assuming this is what you are targeting) I have met in through the business work very hard and long hours so they can provide for their family. Most have at least Tax ID's so that means we are collecting tax's from them so why not allow them the rights and freedoms we enjoy. It's a shame that I cannot sell them vehicles because they do not have SS cards. Also I have several banks that will only loan money to Hispanic people. Do you know why? They do so because the Hispanic community has a much better rate of paying their bills unlike most of the "Americans".\n\nI have one final question for you. If we didn't allow anyone into our country how would that benefit you?
176689
We shouldn't "bow down" to anyone. We are american citizens, most of us 2nd or 3rd generation foreign-born. Our ancestors had to deal with racism and religion problems and the language difference, and so should immigrants now. If they want us to do anything for them, they should learn English and about our culture and take the Citizenship Test, then we'll go from there.
119622
Whoa!! That's something we don't have. We're too generous. Typical. Then they come into our backyard and start asking for equality. Let's put the breaks on, people! I'm not against the fact that Latins come into our country, the problem is that they should be smart and considerate and ask the US embassy in their country for a temp visa or something in order to get in. The US government would then check every certain time to see which person's time is up. The person involved should have a chance to choose whether to get full residency in the US or go home.
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Immigration needs to be controlled, I agree.  But to do that, I think, we need to create a system in which illegal immigrants that are already here and that contribute to this society to integrate into our system through legalization.  I think that deportation or criminalization of 11+ million people would have a negative impact in our economy and society.  \n\nThere are many reasons as to why the protests are taking place. Currently there are about 625 immigrations laws that the senate is debating. Some of these laws are cruel and inhumane. Some take on very good points, and some are just ridiculous. \n\nOne of the main issues is that some senators wanted to pass a law that would make all illegals and anyone who helped/hired illegals criminals. With 11 million illegals that would make a good chunk of the population criminals (legal or illegal, citizen or not citizens). \n\nIt is not so much an uproar against law enforcement, but an uproar against injustice and inhumanity. They are not demanding to violate the law or much less. They want a chance to become legal immigrants with the right of being able to go to a hospital when sick and without being scared that they will be forced to leave their families unprotected. \n\nThese people are not illegal because they want to, they are illegal because the goverment has made it extremely tough to become legal. These people are paying taxes as everyone else, trying to be good citizens as everyone else, and working for a better future for their families, just as everyone else. If an anmisty was to be approved, it wouldn't be a free ride either. The person would have to prove that they are an asset to this country, and have to have their taxes filed, a clean criminal record, have everything in order and pay the big fines that the goverment would implement. They are not seeking immediate citizenship, but a chance to eventually become citizens. They are not fee-loading as some people might think because they do pay taxes. And they are doing jobs that Americans find degrading.\n\nDougDoug_ I hope you get to read this too.  Illegal immigrants are not choosing to ignore our right to control immigration, what is happening is that the government has already made it extremely tough to become a legal immigrant that they have no choice but to stay here illegally.  This is one of the main reasons why these people are walking into the streets and asking for a chance to become legal.  They do not want to be illegal or stay illegal, and to become legal immigrants they would have to show that they are a contribution to the US, pay taxes and prove that they are not trouble makers.  They would have to pay fines for being illegally in the US plus all the cost that inquires to apply for a green card (legal residency).  \n\nAlso, let it be clear that they are not asking for immediate citizenship, but instead a path towards citizenship.  You have to be a resident for 5 years in order to apply for citizenship.\n\nIt doesn’t make it right that they are here illegally, but that’s what they want to fix.  And  they are willing to pay the consequences of staying here illegally (read above).
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I TOTALLY agree that the illegal immigrants should learn English and become legal. Our ancestors which came here over 200 years ago, wanting to become legal and assimilate to our culture. They were proud to be American and payed their taxes, knowing that was their price for a better life. We shouldn't have to assimilate to other peoples culture if they want to come over here. i have no problem with people wanting to come over here legally. America is a melting pot that is a mixture of many cultures. I also, have no problem with them flying their flag. I am proud of my heritage and, would have an Italian flag in my house. That's not saying that I am not proud to be American it is that i am also proud of where I came from.
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I think all illegal immigrants should be deported, they simply cannot just cut in front of the millions of people trying to get to this country legally! I can't understand why there is opposition to this theory. I understand that Mexico is much poorer than the U.S. and it is good to help those in need, but they need to come here legally. Without secured borders we are vulnerable to terrorism: in the sense that any and all walks of life can penetrate our borders. I am fine with people coming here legally, so please secure our open borders.
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I really thing the day without immigrants was bull.  There are plenty of immigrants who did it the legal way to work and stay in this country and all the illegals should do the same thing, why should they be special.  If they had a day where there was no american to help them in anything.  Whether it be stores open or what have you, they would see that they are the minority and they need to get their act together.
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the refusal to assimilate; why should we bend over backwards to accommodate foreigners? no other country does that---and the whole illegal entry factor; it's not hard to get into this country, all we ask is that you pay your money and go through the established procedures; sure that could take a while but SO WHAT! lots of people have done that for a long time and effectively earned the right to live and work here. unfortunately i have had experiences like this and it really toasts my waffle! why should citizens of this great nation have to be subjected to such frustration! i don't remember reading that amendment in the Constitution...
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The only thing that I have to say is this- EVERYONE should have a right to live where they want to live, EVERYONE should have the freedom that we Americans take for granted and if that means opening the borders than I am all for it, they want the same things we want a honest living a happy healthy family and the right to live in freedom. But unfortunately we live in a greedy world where people are going to do whatever they can, to stop this from happening, it is sad.
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I was also thinking about this today and I understand why our government is seeking to fix this problem.  What I don't understand is why they think they have a right to be here when they're here illegally.  It is sad because they are trying to improve their lives and their family's life but there is a legal way to go about it and if you're wrong, you're wrong and shouldn't be upset when the government is trying to take care of it.  \n\nIt might seem harsh especially because I have plenty of friends who are immigrants and 1 who was even illegal for a period of time.  But its not fair to those of us who live here and pay taxes, and its also not fair to those immigrants who waited and came here legally.
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If they are here illegally, they should have NO rights other than to be treated in a humane manner when they are ushered out.  They need to get the hell back where they came from, and if they wish to enter our country do so legally, just like thousands do every year.  I have no sympathy for those who enter our country illegally.  I welcome those who follow our laws and enter legally, no problem with those people at all.  If someone has no compunction about entering our country illegally, what other types of illegal conduct are they going to display once here?
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You said it! I agree with you completely. There is not enough room in this world for hate- It has caused too many problems already. Illegal immigrants are only trying to improve their lives, their children's lives. I'm not going into a debate on the issue, but the hate and anger need to stop. What happened to America that we act like this?
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Its the nature of america. Definitely they can run without immigrants, but will be one among the countries like uganda, thailand something like that. But there are some good people too we should respect them. There are lot of worst peoples here so its difficult to find the good people, but there are some.
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I have no problem with anyone who comes to this country legally taking any job they are able to do. But this is America and the jobs it produces are for Americans.  If you like our economy, our freedoms, our way of life, our laws, then by all means find a legal way to come join us, become one of us, add to our work force, our culture, support this country, and love it as we do.
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Us Americans are not being racist about this issue. We just want them to follow the laws of this land and if they can't, then they should be sent back home. Demanding equal rights for someone who isn't even legally here, it's idoitic.
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If you're implying that immigrants are a threat and should be kept out of our country, you're setting up a straw man.\n\nIf you're implying that our consitutional requirement of citizenship by natural birth is a good idea, then you've got the argument just right.\n\n[ADDED] Just a note to Angelhimm (above me): Austria is Austria, was not part of Germany until Hitler annexed it, AFTER he IMMIGRATED to Germany. Naturalway has his facts straight.