buy food, would he be arrested for illegal activity?  How different is it then, for him to try to take care of HIS family the best way he can and a Mexican coming into our country to feed his family in an illegal manner? Shouldn't THEY also be ARRESTED or better yet, deported?\nThanks J.D. I am 100% with you.  ***USA***Love It Or Leave It***
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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.(OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS) 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.(CANT FIND A JOB Cause ALL The Jobs Available To Unskilled Workers Are Taken By ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS) 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 ILLEGAL Immigrants who can’t seem to take the basic steps to enter this country LEGALLY. \n\nILLEGAL ALIENS in America are here only because they are GUILTY of CRIMINAL VIOLATION  of our FEDERAL LAWS, Jumping our borders and living in a shadowy underground economy. They are morally culpable for shoving aside those who adhere to the law and enter these United States in orderly and Legal Fashion. Since when do criminals and cheaters receive pride of place for the blessings of liberty, over those honestly, earnestly and faithfully seeking to become American citizens? \n\nPresident Bush has called for a reasonable and civil debate over the issues of border security and immigration reform. But the American people understand there can be no responsible immigration reform UNTIL OUR BORDERS ARE SECURE. “Guest worker” amnesty programs ARE NOT a part of border security. Amnesty is not the answer. To grant amnesty to these trespassers is to say "You crossed our borders ILLEGALLY, You BROKE OUR LAWS and now we are REWARDING you with U.S. Citizenship -- Congratulations!" \n\nThis is unacceptable. \n\nAll of this is 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 damage to this country by poisoning our children. Similarly, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS  violate our laws and Poison our system of Economics by TAKING JOBS  from American Workers, Keeping WAGES ARTIFICIALLY LOW, and Sucking MILLIONS of Dollars of TAXPAYERS MONEY out of our Welfare and Medical Systems. \nNot To Mention The Fact That A Majority Of ILLEGAL ALIENS Live And Work In This Country And Then Send Their Money Back Home To Their Families (Whatever Nation Their Families Live In) Therefore DRAINING The Economy Even Further. \nWhen The US Dollar Leaves The US... Its GONE From The American Economy. \n\n\n\n\nSEE MY BLOG\n\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/profile-PMRb1p42aacMueZmc_FaRn89U4XQsyz9cyAO\n\nI Appreciate The ADVERTISIN Space Cher  :)>-\n\nDBA_GREGG(Below)WAKE Up Man...PAY ATTENTION\n***Obviously A VICTIM Of The Overcrowded School System***
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Just goes to show how little regard these people have for human life.   The illegals will continue to come whether the water tanks are there or not...if their own countries would not LET them leave illegally (I don't see Mexico trying to do anything on THEIR side to keep them or enforcing THEIR laws for leaving the country) while I have never been much of a humanitarian...hell I'm as likely to bust someones head in as not...BUT I have also seen someon dye of thirst and it is a gruesome sight...and even I cruel as I am would not inflict that one any but those I though truly deserved such suffering, dying of thirst is even worse than dying of hunger...far worse...and anyone that would facilitate such a thing should have to be let come close to death in taht way just to know what they are doing to someone esle...Entering the country is NOT a capital offence and these men have no right to impose it on the illegals...there are legal measn to deal with them...and they are supposed to be enforcing that...not trying to torture people, some of whom are children.
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And then they get deported. Yay! *golf clap*\n\nSeriously, who cares if a Mexican takes a janitorial job under the table for virtually nothing. Are you gonna clean those toilets? Who cares if an illegal immigrant is taking up space? Deport him if its a problem, but please people... stop b!itching about the illegals. They are illegal. They get deported or they scramble to make a life here without any government services. Either way, who cares?
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The border policy is bull. And honestly, it's in the news and all, but the people I talk to in Southern California.. we don't care! It's just the media hype making it out to be a bigger deal than it is (I hope). To get a little stereotypical, what would we possibly do without Mexicans?? Honestly, who would cook, clean, cut grass, wash the dishes, and do all the other jobs that nobody else wants?? And they are not stealing our jobs, because nobody wants them! And if a Mexican is smart enough to compete with us for jobs (not saying they aren't, many many are!) then that is great! Who are we to decide who gets what? Honestly, the crimes that some of them commit aren't enough to deport an entire group of people. And finally, for the kicker.. WE ALL ENTERED THIS COUNTRY ILLEGALLY! I hate that argument, but honestly, it is true.
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Well  as an American i would like to have a happy holiday, but its hard if the god like powers of the INS keeps you and your wife in limbo in different country's for years, god save us from the hands of our twisted government and its heartless laws. and to the rest of you that don't get what he is saying,  the people (who get to immigrate) to the usa are proud they can live and work here and be with their familys, and while you have big turkey dinners, they are just happy to get to eat dinner together, i respect  what he says.
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If he is an illegal immigrant one option is to move back to the country he came from. The word illegal means that a law has been broken. Another option is that he can turn himself into the INS. I understand you wanting to help your friend, but I don't understand what would make you think the rest of us would want to ingage in illegal activity.
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BonesofaTeacher when most people do illegal things, they don't start protesting in the streets trying to get amnesty for doing them now do they? The way I look at it is this: If I were a thief I would damn sure not walk around with a spot light shining on myself while breaking into a house, which is fundamentally what the illegals are doing by marching in the streets.\n\nI agree sometimes the laws need to change, but this is not one of those laws. The only way to not discriminate in this issue is to not grant amnesty to the illegals, because that discriminates against everyone who did it the right way.\n\nSaul, what is the big deal about being a felon here, if your deported back to Mexico? It isn't. So the illegals becoming felons is a moot point. Now for the people here, that is a nice deterrent to keep them from helping illegals.
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Does your friend have legal or illegal status? If she is legal, she has nothing to worry about. If she is illegal, she should do whatever is necessary to gain legal status before she does have to go.\n\nThe United States is a nation of laws. We cannot pick and choose which laws we follow, or the very fabric which holds our country together will begin to unravel.\n\nTo those who say we should "overlook" this law because so many have been here so long, I ask these questions:\n\nWhat if an illegal immigrant (NOT undocumented worker) is hungry? Is it alright to allow him to steal to fill his belly?\n\nWhat if an illegal immigrant has to get to work? Is it alright for him to steal a car to get there?\n\nWhat if an illegal immigrant is missing the señora and feeling a little randy? Is it okay for him to commit rape to satisfy those urges?\n\nWhy is it different, then, when it comes to breaking immigration laws? A law is a law is a law. We cannot pick and choose which laws we allow to be broken vs. those ones we follow.\n\nIf you do not like the immigration laws, elect someone who will change them. Until then, every illegal immigrant in this country is a slap in the face to those who immigrate legally. Immigration to the United States is not easy - it is not supposed to be.\n\nThere is no "right" to be able to immigrate here. You have to earn it. As with anything, that which is worth having is worth working for.
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What you describe is not the way a person should act.  This type of thing is not unusual.  I see much worse in this part of the world.  If so then no he should not be allowed to stay.  I do agree with GW Bush when he said immigrants should take the values of the nation they are going to.  If I acted that way here I most likely would not live very long.  I mean that.
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I think it is about the immigrants making a better life for themselves and their families! We as americans have is made here but we would not survive in Mexico for more than a day! Americans needs to think about the question, "What Would God Do?". he would not turn his backs on them!
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hmmm.....don't see many of the regulars answering this question/statement do you.\n\nanother aspect of this immigration topic we have yet to pick the scab off.\n\nI love it.\n\nOh but I have to add....they are all going to post quickly with "illegal".....though that had nothing to do with the question.....that is going to be your basic answer.\n\nLMAO\n\ngood post!
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What a jerk he is. I doubt you will be kept from entering Legally if he did something wrong. Also...dont be Jaded (no pun intended) by him...there are many many wonderful american men left to have.
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I thought all those who left to work here would be welcomed as heros when they returned home.  But from what I hear that's not  the case.  Millions have left which means more open space, more food, water, jobs and less crime for those who remained.   One Mexican after being deported returned home, was told by his fellowman that he wasn't welcome, they feared he'd take their job.   Does that sound familiar?  He said he'd head for China.
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You are not one of the Mexicans they are talking about, you sound just as much and maybe a little more American than me. Some times we got to blur the line between right and wrong. My dad came here illegally but became a citizen 6 years ago. You have to take what you want sometimes if you want it that bad. But you sound like you have a great life, why do you what to come here so bad? -Dallas, TX
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H-LL NO, They broke the law coming here illegally....If they came here legal I would offer help...\nThe illegals work, don't pay taxes, or support the country, their money goes back to Mexico....some FAMILIES I am already supporting on welfare, (so they can send the money they make back to Mexico)... I don't want them in my house too....If they are here legal, I would offer to help them get on their feet......Some people say we need them, that is an excuse, we have to many homeless, jobless people here that are AMERICAN, most would do any kind of work to improve their lives & get food in their bellies....I would not help any ILLEGAL people, I have & will help the hungry & donate to homeless shelters...people say this country was founded by immigrants, LEGAL ONE'S.......Peace & God Bless
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They should all go back with their children in tow! If you aren't here legally when you have your kid, it should NOT become a citizen.\n\nNo one else is allowed to legally profit from their illegal activities. For example, when they bust a drug dealer, they take everything he owns whether or not they can prove that it was bought with drug profits. Criminals can not write books or do interviews about their crime for money.\n\nSo, why is it that someone who is in this country ILLEGALLY can have a kid and then leech off of the taxpayers' wallets indefinitely through welfare and other social programs? They are benefiting from their crime when they should be made to pay!\n\nIf I make less money than you, and I just want a better life, can I come and live in your home without your permission? I'll have my baby, and you'll be responsible for its welfare as well as mine. Also, your taxes will go up to cover the costs of schooling my baby (and the dozen more that I'll have). Does that sound fair to you? Who is really being mean - the people who work hard for what they have, or those who steal from the working people?
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Wow, you people amaze me on here. I don't mean just one person in particular I mean everyone! Before you begin to pick sides, please understand the other side of the argument. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but there are some things people just need to realize man. First off, illegal aliens, yes they should be sent back because they are illegal. But people though, if their country is so much better off with our "outsourcing economy" why is it they still want to come into our country? Another thing is because they are doing the jobs that are paying low wages and yea, they are doing it illegally; but let me ask you something, what about all the americans who are here working as drug dealers, bank robbers, and criminals trying to get their money? Aren't they as illegal as the illegal aliens trying to make a living? Oh an please don't get on me with that immigrations get more welfare: to be honest with you the "caucasian populations" get more welfare and is more dependent on the state. So therefore I've contradicted myself in both ways, which explains what I'm trying to say please think before you judge, and learn before you speak. That's all....... thank you..