I am a white American & I enjoy my country. I enjoy the fact that we have many different nationalities & that I am stretched to learn more about other people groups & other languages. I love being able to walk down the street & see someone other than my race. \n\nSo many Americans (obviously not all) are so caught up in me, me, me that we forget that it's not all about us. Hey, if people would like to come to America & find a better home, a better job & a better living then let them. What happend to America being the land of the free?\n\nWe have so many people (again not all) sitting around doing nothing, living off of welfare & they aren't even trying to come out & rise above it so they just get use to things being handed to them & then many people from other nations who are willing to do the "dirty work", well if that's what they want & it gives them a better life then so what!!! They deserve to be here as much as we do!! \n\nWe are all made in the image of God so who are we to judge??????
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Because most of us Americans live under the belief that because our nation is so great and whatever, then so are we, and the rest of humanity just doesn't compare. Which is fine, I could careless, I live in England anyhow.
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Ofcourse Americans never want to do any dirty work!! I seriously don't know what they trippin' about if we all have a history of immigrating...right? I think Americans are just selfish...They want this country for themselves when this country is nothing  without mexicans...I would really want to see all Americans in the fields picking out some strawberries and picking out some tomatoes in a hot weather...haha!! and they complaining about there's no jobs outthere and that immigrants are taking them all...People there is, but not the ones u want!!they pay the minimum...and Americans want to get paid more..so be thankful that there's people that are willing to do those dirty jobs for lil' money...All what this people is looking for a is called an opportunity...You guys don't know what's the living across the border...how about u putting yourself in their shoes? I didn't think u guys would...so why don't u guys support people that are only trying to make a living and work their asses off for their families? isn't that what we all do in a daily basis?think people...think...
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I came here in 2002 to go to school I should be out of here by 2010.. I'm praying sooner. \nWhat I have learnt about the people of this country so far is that several of them tend to hold the view that other countries have nothing to offer, nothing of value and that they are the best there is. A view I do not personally subscribe to.\nI have met several Americans who have visited other countries but have not attempted to just see the country as is. Instead they have somehow stretched and twisted the country to fit into their preconceived mold of what the country is or should be.\nSo yes the view of members of this country is shaped by what is seen on television but it depends greatly on them. It is a choice. You can choose to find the truth if you so desire or to accept whatever is given to you. \nBesides the US isn't the only one with this problem, it just appears a bit worse here.\nSome people who read this may think I've no right to say what I have said. Well that's your opinion. This is mine.
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Well, I have to say, you're being very stereotypical. It's obvious that you don't like Americans, but don't you think that you're generalizing, just a bit? Most Americans have moved on from being prejudiced. Now, I'm not saying that the whole of America isn't prejudiced, because there are a large number of prejudiced people. But isn't it the same in other countries as well? And how exactly do Americans show off? I don't understand. And perhaps we do sometimes get in business that maybe we shouldn't, such as Iraq, but that shouldn't be a reflection on our country, it's a reflection on the choices of the president. And like the person above me said, there are some tourists who think they're God's gift to mankind, but not everyone is like that. A few people shouldn't be cause to hate a whole country. No person, no country, is perfect.
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No, and it has not been the outcome for others, except you. You have sought to degrade others because you feel superior to them. You are not aware, that the USA's population consist of over 20+ different nationalities and ethnic groups. Have you ever given someone other than your race a free ride to their job when it was raining cat's and dog's outside. I doubt it.  Have you ever needed something and another race offered you assistance? More than likely, but you probably refused.  Anyway, native born Americans have not been given ample opportunity to make their dreams come true. But maybe, you can run for president, and make a real difference in Affirmative Action issues.  I PRESUME YOU ARE RICH?  right?  I think not!  Please restate your question more humbly, than you may get the answer you are seeking.
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THANK YOU ATLEAST SOMONE AGREES WITH ME!! IMMIGRANTS ARE THE 21ST CENTURYS SLAVES!!\n\nPEOPLE HERE JUST JUDGE OTHER RACES WITHOUT THINKING; MAYBE THERE HERE FOR A REASON? IMMIGRANTS LEAVE THERE FAMILYS & HOMES WITH THE HOPE OF A BETTER FUTURE. IF ALL WAS GOOD IN THERE COUNTRYS THEY WOULDNT BE HERE!!\n\nSO FOR ALL THE PPL WHO JUDGE IMMIGRANTS INSTEAD OF POSTING YOUR IGNORANT  QUESTIONS, GO & PICK THE FRUITS & VEGETABLES.\nGO CLEAN THE TOILETS, GO FLIP THEM BURGERS!!!\n\nYOU ALL KNOW DAMN RIGHT THEY DO THE JOBS YOU WILL NEVER DO!!!!!!!
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We make easier for different cultures by printing literature in different languages. Making easier for them to function in society. The downside to that it helps to keep them separate because they do not have to learn the language. And in turn they group around others that are the same as their selves. That is one way we are failing as a society to assimilate others into our country. Its is a very complex problem with no easy answers. Many of the individuals that I have known that came in legally are proud of the fact that they made it in that way. And other than not having perfect English, they acted like "typical" Americans. I guess sneaking in through the back door into the country does not en still one with a sense of pride? It more than likely does not help that, we for the most part, turn a blind eye towards the situation hoping it will go away or right itself.
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Wildfl0wer seems to be on this kick that since the US is the land of the free with justice for all that illegals can march into the country and do whatever the hell they feel like. Sadly, this common viewpoint, is however wrong. And very much so. \n\nNo, we are not all immigrants, no we did not all immigrate to the US at one point in time. Most africans were brought here as slaves, while quite a few irish and other caucasian nationalities were brought over as cheap labor or indentured servants. Others are descendents from the multitude of families that were the original founding families of this nation. In all cases that doesn't make them immigrants. This is just an ignorant pro-immigration arguement that is as tired as the day is long...\n\nYes, we would pick fruit and clean houses. Guess what, prior to the surge of illegal immigration and cheap under-the-table labor that the criminals(and you are criminals, you broke the law by coming here) brought to the states American citizens preformed those jobs on a daily basis. Don't believe you're special just because your people now seem to have the perverbial market cornered on that type of labor industry. We did it before, and I guarentee you that there are legal US citizens right now who would be damned happy to have that job.\n\nAnd onto the topic at hand, do these criminals have a right to protest? No, they do not. They have no rights as far as I'm concerned. They've done nothing to earn any rights or privledges other then the cost of a tank of gas to export them back to where they came from. \n\nIf we were to protest in half the countries that illegals come from we would be jailed or worse. \n\nAnd don't fool yourselves, when you're crying out against any sort of law that is pre-established by the governing system you are in fact protesting against that very government because they were the ones to make it. Don't try to cop an excuse that you're not protesting the government, just the law because they are the same thing. Any other belief is a fallacy of logic.\n\nUntil you have a green card that says you're a citizen, you have no rights or freedoms granted by the contstitution. And depending on your line of work, even then they don't apply to you. What gives me the right to even say this? Freedom of speech, because I *AM* a US citizen. And my job gives me the right because every day I go out to defend it against the people of this world who would like nothing more then to see America in ashes. \n\nI, personally, am tired of tax payer dollars wasted on those who don't pay taxes. The money spent to educate these criminals has much better potential of use by making changes and reforms in our existing education system and raising that to a level that's comprable to the rest of the world. Quit wasting money on illegals, put it to good use teaching our legal children.
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Very good points.  But, it's just the same ol' politics.\nAmericans are so into helping others, they blindly overlook their own.\nEveryday is another "knife in the back" to poor, white Americans (espically, single white women w/children, disabled Americans, many who are disabled from wars where they were sent into to protect America, and others who don't fall into the mainstream of "normality").\nPoliticians have their own agendas, speak fluidly with the ol' forked tongue, but, still manage to dig themselves into holes, dragging down others who are unable to help themselves.\nI feel for poor people of any country, but putting the neighbors' needs in front of your own, is a self-sacrificing folly.\nIf born and bred Americans have to fight for their own American rights, then those coming from other countries should expect no more.  It's like jumping the fence to the greener grass on the other side.  However, if they would put as much effort into making their own country a better, livable place, instead of focusing on getting over the border, numerous Americans would have more of a chance to better themselves.  If our government would praise and support our on, it would make for a stronger, more united, nation.  When our politicians put others (illegals) in place of their own people, our country becomes weaker, making it more vulnerable to others to break us down.\nSide note: Mexicans declare their love for their country, people, and its values, actually "rubbing it in our face", yet at the same time deplore those Americans who do not agree with their illegalities in coming to this country. It belies an ironic irony, in that they really do not want to be Americans, but continue to be Mexicans in America, reap any rewards that may bring them, say America is a great country, yet really do not want to follow our laws, and even less, our customs of being true Americans.
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I think they feel that by displaying the american flag(which is where they're not from) will make their culture magicaly dissappear. Which is crap because you yourself has to deny your culture, no one can take it away from you. I agree with you. I know people who want to be here and try hard to learn english and then you have others who could care less. what if the american all went to one other country and didn't try to do what they do. they wouldn't like that one bit.
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Im a caucasian male, should i be proud, my country is dominent, although tyrannical...im not sure if i should be honorored for being an american citizen and not suffering through all the hardships of other people, it doesnt seem fair. i feel bad when i realize that i have more freedoms then most people in other countries and i take advantage of them. I feel bad when i realize that while im struggling about which job i should get or which girl i should try to go out with, people from other countries are worrying about there next meal, or if there going to be able to raise there children, or if there even going to make it through the next day...there is so much pain in the world and i feel bad for neglecting it and living my own little life of seclusion and happiness, and i feel worse because like everyone i have my problems and they seem so pathetic and miniscule in comparison the others, it seems wrong to live like this in the U.S. and not help other people, we are all the same and yet we act as though we are all different. \n\nIdk why i went all out and said all this but congrats!! you got me to think and express some emotion, it doesnt happen very often so you should feel proud\n\nbanshee_370@yahoo.com
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First off you have to understand that white people don't understand because they can't relate. This nation call America is a hypocrite, name me one time throughout history that America ever admitted to any of their wrong doing? Never! Why are people so blind to see that America is the biggest threat to the world,why? Because they been making and committing crimes since the beginning against other nations and still do it. Because they can justify all their action. Like when they took this land instead of admitting they were wrong the say it "happens" and since Indians are OK with it mean that it OK. When they, America  killed millions of blacks and rob them of everything in everyway they say it "happens" they say bad thing have happen to the Jews, Irish, Hebrews, etc. "Everyone was mistreated at some point", by saying this makes that 400+ years of oppression OK because it "happens."\n\nNow would they still feel the same way if a hate group of blacks started killing INNOCENT whites because that hate them. And then this Black hate group say "don't punish us because people kill people all the time for hate, so why should we be punished"\nWhy do they resent such crimes committed against them, but justify the crime committed against others?\n\nSo according to there concept it happens to everyone at one point or another so it okay to kill, shot, steal, rob, lynch, oppress people because it "happens". And any nation that does these things should not be punish because other nations do it all the time. As long as you let America believe that, not slavery but the oppression and deaths of many blacks not only during slavery but also the civil rights era. As long as America believe it's Ok then they will always pose a threat to the world. The moment you let crime be committed and go unpunish then you are only cheating yourself, if you don't stand up for what is right then you will place yourself in bondage. \n\nThey say the Indians don't talk about was happen to them because their OK with it. The Indian should be kings of this land and should be paid taxes to all Indains that live here. They don't because they let other dictate who they are and what they should have. But Blacks are different don't let anyone make you think that crimes and oppression committed angainst God's people is okay.The only reason to keep you a slave ethier physically or mentally is by keeping you a fool and void of truth. If you don't know truth then how can you be set free.
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Americans don't question their right to live on stolen land.  Hmmm...do you think that's why we support Israel?  And we also conveniently forget that their ancestors had to struggle with language differences when they came over. And that many cities still have ethnic neighborhoods with signs/newspapers/etc in Polish or some other language besides English.  But we consider that a quaint reminder of our past, while we scorn people who have come over more recently, especially if they have darker skin.  Guess we should modify the Statue of Liberty, since we only accept the tired, poor, and hungry on a conditional basis, and we don't want too many of them!  Geez, you'd think we weren't one of the richest countries in the world!
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Good question, I noticed you said "some" white folks, thanks for specifing that. Not all us white people are a$$holes. I am sorry one of my "white" counterparts has done this to you or someone you know. It may stem from the INDIVIDUALS insecureness. However, I have been outcasted because I am white, and I haven't done anything wrong to anyone. Hell, I am married to someone of a different race, so why do black,brown,yellow,orange,red,green and or purple people instantley label all white people as racist slave owning hillbilly trailer trash? Same reason whites do it to other races, all races are racist, try this out, live in a homogenious (one race) country like I do, and then you will know what true racism is.
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I am glad to have foreigners in my country because they are cheap labor. How many white men do you know that would work for less than 5 dollars an hour in a field under the scourching sun while crop planes drop insecticides on them while they are picking the fruits and vegetables that we eat that we pay hardly anything for. If there were no immigrants our produce and so many other things that we use and eat daily and take for granted would not be accesible because the costs would be to high. So whoever said that immigrants come and take the white mans jobs, you are full of it. They take the jobs that nobody wants, such as housekeepers, field workers, janitors, and so on, I hope that you get the point. For those that live in the U.S. remember 90% of us are descended from immigrants. Mexico is part of America, they are just South America. they did not have to take a boat to get to the America's, they were already here. If you actually look at the statistics most people that are on welfare are white women, not mexicans. I have met plenty of hispanic immigrants that are in the process of learning  English, believe me people it does not take over night to learn a language. Americans are very ignorant and stupid when it comes to things like this. How many of you actually learned a new language before visiting another country? Some of these immigrants really are here on a short term basis, they are here to make money to take back to their families. Just like any American that works or tries a new investment, all you are trying to do is support your family. Be respectful of other people, remember One Nation Under God, it is not very christian to be so ignorant.......
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I agree with with you...those who live in this country and are not proud to be an American are not in their right mind. They are FAR LEFT in their thinking. Thank God there are sane people like you and I who are happy to be on the RIGHT side of things. For all those America hatin, tree huggin hippy people out there..get real...this nation is great. Though no single nation is perfect in everything, America is BY FAR the greatest nation there is. I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, WHERE AT LEAST I KNOW I'M FREE...AND I WONT FORGET THE MEN WHO FOUGHT WHO GAVE THAT RIGHT TO ME....\n\nThere aint no doubt I love this land...God Bless the USA!!!
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Anyone here a member of a union.  The jobs they do, these are not jobs that no americans will do, busboy, valet, waiter, etc.  Maybe Americans want to be paid more but hey, when you have a minimum wage, that's to be expected.  \n\nPersonally, I know a lot of international people.  I hear a lot about their problems getting into this country.  To me, illegal immigration is like cutting ahead of all these great people.  Is that fair, hells no, life in mexico isn't great, but the people in mexico can't complain about anything.  They no nothing about hard life.  If we should allow illegal immigration on the basis of them being refugees, then there are millions in Africa who we should bring in first.  There are two ways of doing it, don't let anyone in illegally, or let everyone in.  And I think we would know what happens if we just opened the floodgates.    \n\nIf the people protesting really wanted to be here, wouldn't they have an american flag, not a mexican one.  I'm really sick of the racial preservation.  You want to be proud to be mexican, go be proud in mexico, because if you want to say you're proud to be mexico and you're illegal, you're saying that you're proud you grew up from such filth that you couldn't help but leave(but you still love being from there).