To all legals.  If you are so sympathetic for the illegals, you take care of them.  We should have that put on our tax filings.  Like do you want to contribute to the illegal alien cause?  And then check a little box. yes or no.\nI do not want to pay for people living here that break the law.  You do it.
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I agree. If you want to come into the US you do it legally and you have to obay our laws. OOPs you already broke one. You came here illegally. Laws are for a reason. If everyone got way with breaking laws the US would be like the Country you are trying to flee.
244014
Nobody likes to hear the truth, and the truth is just by being an Illegal forces them to do other illegal stuff, like drive with out a license not pay taxes etc etc... This country needs to stick together. If you now an Illegal turn them in. Keep pushing the INS until something is done, do not be afraid. the Minutemen should be an inspiration to us.
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The illegals stay illegal to avoid paying taxes and to rip off the system. legitimate citizens have to foot the bill for them.  There are several cities in California that have sued the Mexican government for billions of dollars in an attempt to recoup some of the losses caused by illegal Mexican immigrants.  It's a real problem for the US, not just California, and one which the federal government seems unwilling to address.  After all it's easier just to let the taxpayers pay for illegal immigrants that to make the hard choices and take the ugly actions necessary to deal with this plague.
314133
Absolutely not.  However, I am considered an unsympathetic party so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion. To take this question a step further should they be able to really have the opportunity to go to our schools?  Our healthcare?  Our tax payers dollars when they are here illegally?  Not to say I hate them or anything of the sort especially since I am related by marriage to some.  Seriously though since when should my dollars go to them in any form.
535349
we don't hate immigrants. we just want the illegals to be legal. if their not going to be legal then they should go home. they are draining are system. they don't pay taxes like we do. the Americans that are able to work is doing all they can do to support the system the illegals are taking from. what are the American who are 61 and younger going to do when we retire. the funds will not be there for us. all i can say is please be legal when coming here. if your visa runs out. then renew it, or go home.
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If I'm not mistaken, at least one state (I think it is Arizona) has already taken action to "compensate" its citizens by legally refusing to forward income tax deduction monies to the Federal government, instead, putting those monies back into the state coffers to compensate for all the additional expenses incurred by illegal aliens. While this is not literally a monetary compensation to any given individual, it IS at least a small step in the right direction, towards letting the Federal government get the message that states under seige are no longer willing to tolerate unstopped abuses of social systems by illegals. \n\nWhile I think your idea of Americans receiving actual monetary compensation from the Federal government in the form of a check may get a few folks to whoop and holler, in reality, it will never happen, and you know that. What really needs to happen is, we as a country have to put pressure on our LOCAL governments (county commisioners, etc.) to adopt and implement laws such as those in Hazelton, PA., whereby it becomes illegal for employers and landlords to do business with anyone, from anywhere, who is here illegally. Once these two entities realize that it is not worth the fines and possible jail time, and stop making it so easy for illegals to be here without impunity (because we all know that the Feds aren't doing anything to stop them), then, and only then, will we see a nationwide reduction in these problems. In towns where these laws have been inacted, even in a short period of time they are reporting dramatic decreases in things like violent crimes and abuses of their social programs. Illegals are forced to move around as more towns stand up and say, "NOT IN MY BACKYARD!". Eventually, if enough towns show some backbone, and enact similar restrictions, there won't be very many places left to hide.\n\nWe as a people also need to lean on our recently elected officials in Congress, via phone, emails, and letters, to push for more funding for agencies like Border Patrol and ICE. I have personally reported several businesses in my area that blatantly hire illegals, and have been told by ICE, in effect, not to hold my breath for action on my complaint report, because they do not have enough field agents to handle their already overwhelming case loads. Even when large groups of illegals are evident - as in my county's main courthouse, for example, on any given day - ICE does not have the resources needed to show up with a van and agents to do the job....and the local law enforcement (cops, court bailiffs) have to basically look the other way (which they HATE), as there are no laws in place that would give them the authority to ask a single one of these non-English speaking, undocumented defendents for any proof of legal status. I recently saw an ad in my county's newspaper, advertising for Court Translators (English-Spanish), for $65 an hour. $65 AN HOUR!!!! And who is paying those salaries? Take a wild guess. Yup - it's you and me, me maties (pirate talk seems appropriate, as we are being raped and pillaged).\n\nThere are sound, sane, do-able things we as concerned citizens can do. Expecting the Federal government to send us all checks is not one of them.
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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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Those who demonize illegal aliens are ignorant. I have a very serious problem with illegals in this country - and those who hire them knowingly - but I have never demonized them. \n\nI respect the fact that they are trying to provide a better life for themselves and families, but do it legally. I have to do things legally, why shouldn't they? Quite frankly, if they pay all the same taxes on their income that I do, let them stay but start the process of becoming legal.
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Honey, you are barking up the wrong tree by trying to rationalise this problem with those who are willingly crossing our borders and breaking our laws.  Why SHOULD they change this behaviour?  Why SHOULD they fix their own country's system?  They can come here, illegally, but no one seems to mind.. they can work for cash and pay no taxes and take that money back to Mexico.. AND they can apply for and RECIEVE public assistance..INCLUDING welfare CHECKS.. and all of THAT money goes back to Mexico as well.  WE are funding their country and their government only has to tell them HOW.   Don't think for a minute that this is fantasy.. I worked for the department of Social Services in California and I was REQUIRED to give them the benefits even though they were illegal.. and I was FORBIDDEN to even SAY the words 'green card' to them. why?  because it might OFFEND them!!  Needless to say, I didn't stay long.. but I did take the time to talk to many of my clients.. yes, the illegal ones [after all, they made up 90%!! of my case load] and they explained the entire process to me.. all the time LAUGHING at how STUPID we Americans are to ALLOW them to do it.  So, I know what I'm talking about.
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I am poor and worked hard all my life.  Now retired, can't get Medicaid or Medicare because I retired at 62 (after working for 46 years), adopted my grandson because his Mom is ill and Dad deserted them, can't get dental care for him because Medicaid won't pay dentists enough in this great state of Missouri, have $787 a month to live on.  Yet illegals can come in and get all kinds of help. Boy, does the gov't have their priorities screwed up.\n\nMa_isa, what makes you think anyone is joking? And I hardly think spending $10 or $15 a month for the internet is  living large. I personally bought my computer out of my tax refund four years ago while I was still working, before I adopted my grandson. Illegals get all kinds of stuff just handed to them without having to earn any of it. So, my dear, go suck a lemon.\n\nDe_rak, the reason you don't get it is because the illegals do. lol. (Yes, I knew what you meant.  Just couldn't resist the play on words there.)
181979
i'm with you man, plus they do pay taxes when they buy stuff. \nin my opinion it's just wrong to tell people they have to stay in a situation that they themslves feel is hurting them. you can't help where you are born, but you can do what ever it takes to improve your own life, and the lives of those you love. i think people don't ever try and put themselves in their shoes, to imagine what it would be like to be a poor sugar cane farmer looking for a better life, and being denied a any legal chance to change things.  of coarse we have to have rules and procedure, but we should be more leanient and compassionate to the situations of all the worlds people.
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Looks like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Hmmm....should you turn him in thereby ruining his family's life or keep your trap shut so you can exploit their situation? Maybe you should try to do something morally correct and help them out? You could see if there were a way for you to sponsor their citizenship.\n I lived in Mexico for a while. They are wonderful, helpful, hardworking people that want the same for their families as you do for yours...a good life, freedom from oppression and an education for their children. And I think it is the same in all countries.  I don't think we should open our borders but I do think that we should do something about the illegals in our country right now. If they are contributing to the economy and are not involved in criminal activities then we should keep'em. The rest go home and others stay home.
298249
You need to see an immigration lawyer. They can accurately determine the best course of action. To all you out there who do not believe and illegal alien can pay taxes, I'm here to tell you they can. Some of them have what's called a Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Same format as a SS# but for taxes only.
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ILLEGAL ALIENS Of ANY RACE/Nationality Are A Tremendous Burden On The Hardworking , Taxpaying CITIZENS Of Our Nation \n\nThey MAY/MIGHT Work.. But Many Do Not And Contribute To The Already High Crime In Our Country And IF They Are Criminally Prosecuted, It Is YOU The TAXPAYER That \nSupports The Heavily Burdened Judicial System And YOU The TAXPAYER That SupportsThe Criminal In A Prison\n\n\nILLEGAL ALIENS OF ANY RACE/Nationality Also Contribute To The High Cost Of HEALTH CARE Because They Have No INSURANCE And Its YOU The TAXPAYER That Supports The System That Governs The Health And WELFARE That Many ILLEGAL ALIENS Take\nAdvantage Of Through Their(Possibly)Legal COUSINS Who MAY Or May NOT Be Citizens Of The US(ILLEGAL ALIENS Forge Documents Too...NoBody Said These People AreSTUPID...) But They ARE NOT CITIZENS And WE THE PEOPLE Should NOT Be Made To SUPPORT \n\n(This Is A MAJOR CONRIBUTION To YOUR EXTREMELY HIGH HEALTH INSURANCE RATES Folks)\n\nILLEGAL ALIENS Of ANY RACE/Nationality Are A Burden To OUR (AMERICAN)Education System By OVERCROWDING Classrooms,And Making It Virtually Impossible For(Underpaid) Teachers To Give The Neccessary Time And Attention To The Individual Students\n\nLegal immigration is a good and healthy thing for a nation, because it is done at a rate and in a way that allows a country to collectively decide what sort of labor/jobs ratios it wants to maintain. Limitless illegal immigration, however, leads to the modern-day equivalent of \nslavery, benefiting only the conservative corporate elites. \n\nThe pro-illegal immigrant crowd tells us that we need to be humane in our handling of illegal immigrants. These are people that violate American law only because they are looking to make better lives for themselves and their families. They tell us that these are people living in poverty with no way out. They come here to live the American dream, and they violate our laws to do so.\n\nWe're also told that these immigrants are simply doing the jobs that Americans won't do. If there were no jobs of this type, there would be no motivation to enter the country illegally. Basically, if there was no market for illegal immigrants, there would be no illegal immigrants. We have to try to empathize with those that are simply trying to make a living for themselves and their families. We need to be understanding and humane when dealing with a population at finds itself in a situation where it must break our laws to better their own situations.\n\nWell, then what about the poor young man who grows up in the inner city? All that he knows is the drug culture. He has no marketable skills as a result of an education system that has failed him. He spends every day immersed in a culture of drugs and violence, to the point that that is the only life that he knows. He finds himself with a family to support and no way to support it. The only alternative for him is to resort to breaking our laws. He must deal drugs just to get by.\n\nShouldn't we take a "humane" and "comprehensive" approach to dealing with this type of criminal, as well? After all, he is only breaking our laws because he feels that he must do so in order to make a living. He wouldn’t be able to sell drugs if there wasn't such a huge market for his poison in the United States. Individuals that turn to dealing drugs are many times just as desperate as those that brave unbelievable conditions to enter this country illegally. In fact, I would argue that a drug dealer braves even more real and serious dangers than immigrants who can’t seem to take the basic steps to enter this country legally.\n\nAll of this to illustrate the absurdity of a "comprehensive" approach to illegal immigrants, and the more radical of the illegal immigrant advocates who are proponents of an "open borders" policy. We don't take a comprehensive, humane approach with drug dealers because they are breaking our laws and causing great dam
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i think immigration is great for our country, but the problem with ILLEGAL immigrants is that they don't pay taxes, but still use public services. that really sucks. as far as im concerned, if they really wanted to be here they would\n1.apply for citizenship\n2.learn our language\n3.become a part of society\nand for all you people who think everyone is just pissed at the mexicans, i don't like illegal aliens from ANY country. immigrants from every country are overstaying their visas, people just tend to focus more on the mexicans because there are more of them than others
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I am a legal immigrant from Australia.\n\nI haven't been able to work for years due to immigration law, but i don't whine and moan about it, i deal with it and wait in line until i have the money to pay for most of the process.\n\nGive illegals a break? You have to be shittin me.\n\nInstead... oh we will just give them amnesty and reward illegal activity. For fuck sake ILLEGAL IS ILLEGAL.\n\nWhy should i who did everything legal wait for years and let these bastards just get a free ride? FAIR..I think not.\n\nFlame me you wankers, like a i really care.
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So, let me get this straight, you are blaming an illegal alien (or what you think might be an illegal alien) for your families failure to plan for your own future?  Social Security was NEVER meant to be a catch-all.  It was mean to be a supplement.  (That is why it is called supplemental security income).  All Americans must fend for themselves in retirement.  Lets face it, people my age (45-55) won't get a red dime from SS.  If we are smart, we save. \n\nOur problems are not caused by illegal aliens.  Our problems are caused by ourselves and our own inability to plan.  Your parents made the decision to send you to parochial schools even through they could not afford it.  That is like buying a Porche that you cannot afford when a Chevy will do just fine.\n\nWe are all in charge of our own destinies.  This is the only real right we have in the US.  We make our own decisions and need to accept the consequences of our decisions, both good and bad.\n\nAs far as the illegal.  I don't support their right to be here.  If caught, they should be deported.  However, no illegal alien makes a dollar off of social security and yet quite a few pay into the the system.  Believe me, some of the jobs taken by illegal aliens are very hard work - work that 99% of us would not take (ever been sprayed by pesticides every day? -- that is the life of a farm worker making $8 an hour)\n\nAdditional:  What about YOUR obligation to your mother?  I help out both my mother and grandmother by paying some of their bills, paying for any extras, etc.  YOU have an obligation to your own family.  YOU want to government to pay for something that YOU should be obligated to do on your own.  We all need to be responsible for our extended families and less dependent on taxpayer handouts.  \n\nI am doing pretty well myself, but I buy generic brands as well.  (they are not that bad)