Someone who was born in your country, dropped out of education at 16, Has never had a job, exists on state benefits, and has a string of petty crime convictions.\n\nOR \n\nSomeone who has the  motivation to travel half way around the world to find a job, \nHas a useful skill such as health care, or sets up their own business creating employent for other people from your country, or works hard and is prepared to do the jobs that natives are too lazy themselves to do.\nIs higly educated and speaks at least two languages.\nIs a law abiding citizen, who contributes alot to their new country.\nBUT came as an illegal immigrant.\n\n\n  ?????\n\n\n\nIs it a no-brainer?\n\nWhy are so many people against immigrants???
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Not to call you out, rae, but closing the borders for EVERYONE not born here would make the economy go waaaaaaaaaaaaaay down.
499372
people who are born in a specific country are citizens of that country because of a birthright..who cares if they are from parents of illegal immigrants.....the only reason these people are illegal immigrants is because of the stupidity of Customs & Immigration in the US....think back to how our countries were formed....from the dregs of society being banished to other lands...THAT is our first history....so be careful who you tarnish...he/she just might be a distant relative
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The citizens of 'some' countries have a less strenuous way of getting food, money, housing, jobs. Go next door to the USA, sneak in and get it all. That way they don't have to work for it like our forefathers did. We can stand tall with our heads up and be proud that our ancestors worked and toiled and did without and fought wars so our generations would have a better life. Now, who reaps the rewards? ILLEGAL people coming in by the thousands a day.  "Why cook when there's a free smorgasbord next door"\n\nTo - I will let y...  First of all I'm very proud to be an American, and you can call me names, that's typical of uneducated ..umm..'people' who can't see how all this is affecting Americans now and will affect us generations from now. I have absolutely nothing against people of any race or origin, including Mexicans. It's the ILLEGAL immigrants, who come here with their hand out, breaking laws, demanding rights (why??they are NOT even LEGAL citizens!!) It just so happens it's the MEXICANS and others from our southern border who are coming in such large numbers it is overwhelming our economy, our communities, our country.\n As for my Harley, I LOVE IT!! As for my boyfriend, his name is "KILLER", for a reason.  LMAO!!
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It's bull--it, If you come to this country legally, GREAT..If you come here illegally why should we allow you to stay, you already broke the law...& to let felons come here to work? NO WAY !!!! This country was founded by LEGAL immigrants..............
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ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, no, we don't want you to stay.  You do *NOT* have the same rights as Americans, just as Americans in Mexico do not have the same rights as Mexican citizens.\n\nYour "papi" may work hard to put food on the table.  But, go over to the family section of Y!Answers and find all the posts from LEGAL citizens who have been jobless for a year or more.  You don't think they are jobless has anything to do with ELEVEN MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, do you?\n\nSo, no, we can't all just get along together.  Papi needs to go back home; he needs to apply for legal immigration status and wait his turn behind the other HONEST people who have already applied for legal immigration.\n\nAnd, read again the answer of 'just a mom' ~ she is very right and it sadly is very typical.  You begin by calling legal Americans names and THEN you tell us you have the same rights and we should all just get along.  What do you think is wrong with that picture?
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Who's to say that all illegal immigrants from South America are unskilled? That's a poor conclusion. Yes - people who are skilled and come to the US legally are better for the system than those who are not. But legally or not, many come to the US to escape prejudice and discrimination in their own countries (which is ironic the come to the States.. but that's for another conversation). So why already greet them with stereotypes? Especially from people who perhaps are trying to leave behind similar issues.
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1) Learn to write in complete sentences and spell. It makes you look more intelligent which, in turn, will make people give a crap about what you have to say. \n\n2) Most Americans do not have a problem with immigrants. We realize that we are descendants of immigrants. In fact, we welcome immigrants for rejuvenating the country. \n\n3) Regardless of the reason, people who come to this country without following the proper channels have committed a CRIME. We do not look kindly upon criminals. There are methods for immigrating legally and thousands and thousands of people have gone through those channels, waiting YEARS, and paying the proper fees. Why are some people better than those who follow the rules? Perhaps the immigration procedures are a bit stringent, but nevertheless, they are the LAW. \n\n4) You are obviously still in school and do not yet pay taxes. Once you do, you'll realize that most of us work until mid-April SOLELY to pay our taxes. Then we see that our hard-earned tax dollars are being spent on jailing illegals (20% of the Cali prison system is made up of illegals), educating their children, providing social services for them since they are not educated, do not speak English, and do not make enough money here, and providing FREE health care (something our own citizens do not enjoy). Between police, fire, health, teachers, and government workers, we spend too much time and money dealing wtih these people who are here ILLEGALLY. We as a country cannot even provide for our own, why should we have to do so for others? Why are these illegals elevated to a higher status than our own? And why do YOU think that these illegals are entitled to get anything from ME?
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I think you are a very compassionate person. A lot of people are against illegal immigration simply because it is "illegal." However, in reality they go on with their lives each day with little or no problems coming from illegal immigration. I know several immigrants (legal and not) and all are very hard workers and really nice people. I understand that not all of them are this way, but I've had nothing but nice things to say about them from my own personal experience.\n\nI do agree that we need to get a handle on illegal immigration, but we shouldn't be hateful towards those who are coming here illegally. They don't come here thinking "Oh, I want to be illegal, I want to hurt Americans and their economy." They come here to make better lives for themselves. Everyone wants to know why they can't just come here legally. Not only is it not as easy as everyone thinks to come here legally (you know this from experience), when you're completely poverty stricken and your children and family are starving, I doubt you're really going to be willing to take the necessary steps to coming legally. A lot of time they're in very desperate situations.
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WHAT DON'T YOU PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE THESE PEOPLE ARE BREAKING THE LAW.  When millions of Europeans came over the United States (ellis island ring a bell?), they went through the system.  They applied, they worked, they waited.  The first thing they DIDN'T do when they got to this country was break a law!\n\nThere is a right way to do things, and obviously these people have not done that.  Yes, these people have families, but it OUTRAGES me that they work here and send their hard earned money back to their families in other countries, instead of putting the money back into this country, our society that they "so desperately want to me a part of."  Because all the while that they're working here MY TAX MONEY is supporting their medical bills, school systems, and prison system when they get in trouble.  I am TIRED of paying out the *** so someone can live the American dream. WHEN DO I GET TO LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM?  When is my country going to stand up for me, an american citizen instead of giving a rip about the other countries in the world.  \n\nOur government is laying their weight upon the middle class citizens, burdening tax systems, handing out kick backs.  Did you know that 3 days of fighting in Iraq costs the American people more money than an entire years allocation of AIDS research, alternative energy programs, low income legal aid, and Headstart combined.  And now, they are more concerned about the feelings of illegals, non-citizens, who need to support their families in poorer counties.  This is not about race!!  They need to be concerned about our families, here, now, job-less, struggling to fill up the gas tank, struggling to keep food on the table.  It's not people in the ghetto or on the streets.  It's people in the suburbs too.  I DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.  Please wave your flags in another country.\n\nI agree whole-heartedly with your comments.
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Yeah, but they have to eat. If they can't get a better job because they don't have the papers then how can you say no to a job that exploits you but gives you enough to at least eat?\n\nA friend of mine works at a country club. She just started and she's already thinking of quiting. Her boss is sexually harassing her. She's gonna sue his ass and is trying to get the other girls who work with her and who have received the same treatment to testify. The problem is nobody wants to because they are illegal and will get deported if they do. They stay there because they don't have any other job to go and they have to send the money and help their family's back home. \n\nThis kind of thing makes me very sad and angry but that's just how life is. Just be thankful you will never have to be in their shoes, or at least pray that you don't.
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Illegal immigrants are no different than when someone commits other crimes such as shop lifting, pick pocketing, tax evasion, it's illegal.  I don't mean to sound cold hearted but the law is the law; there has to be equal importance to all laws, that's what this country was founded on.  I know that every one of our families at some point and time were immigrants, but they went threw the process of becoming an American citizen because they liked what the country had to offer.  Most people aren't fighting to keep certain people out, they're just looking for the laws that are in place to be in forced.  Like I state before if I can be put in jail for speeding which is breaking the law than the same should be enforced for illegal anything.
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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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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?
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They come to break our laws.  They support nothing in or about America!  What documentation do they use to get drivers license?  Forged or stolen!\nWhat documentation do the use to get their child into school?\nForged or stolen.  What documentation do they use to get a Social Security Card?  Forged or Stolen,  Does anyone that illegally enters another country come under that countries law?\n\nNo, only citizens and those legally in the country come under the law of the country?  The only international law that applies, throw them out, jail and some countries shot!
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Well, any child born in this country is automatically a citizen (of the LEGAL) variety regardless of whether the parents are or not; and it is much more dfficult to deport the illegal-alien parents of a child who is a legal citizen, since the child cannot be deported.  If and illegal alien marries a citizen of this country, that green card is automatic...I personally feel that the teen pregnancy rate is not concentrated in any one ethnic group, however; after all, what do they see on TV and in the movies and print media 24/7?  Listen to the lyrics of the majority of songs these days, what is the message?  How many parents actually pay attention to where their children are, with whom they are spending their time, and what the kids are doing?  As far as that goes, how many kids were born when THEIR parents were 16/17/18?  Put two and two together, and what do you have?  The world going to hell in a handbasket.
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THEY (legal and non legal immigrants) threw out the race card first.  Notice they are all for breaking the law?  They want a free ticket in to this country, expect to be handed jobs and  health benefits (free, I might add) automatically, and so far our government has obliged them.  It doesn't look like our goverment is really against illegal immigration.  It's a lie and a sad thing.  I am totally against illegal immigration.  If you want to come here that's great I'm not against that, just do it legally.
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Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.