Whydo you think all hispanics that come into the U.S. are Mexicans? Why do you think we even come to this country? To get a good job! Why do you say that we are taking y'alls jobs? Do white people even try to get a job as a mechanic or a waiter. If y'all think about it we really are taking jobs that no one else is willing to take!! Answer me that!!
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I am a white male, 46 years old, and born in Texas. I don't think all Hispanics are from Mexico. Most are, but not all. Where I work, me and my supervisor are the only whites in our department. The rest are Hispanic (from Mexico) and Vietnamese. I love these guys. They are all very friendly, funny and good people. One guy in a different department is Hispanic (from Honduras) I like him a lot, and he seems to like me. My next door neighbors are Hispanic (from Guatemala), again very nice people. In my neighborhood there use to be only whites, when I was a child and teen. Now there are many Hispanic families, and a few black families. I have no problem with any of them. They are no problem here. Honestly, I don't care where you come from or what your race is. I only want those coming to the US to do so legally so that we know who is coming in and why (to keep out those that would hurt or kill us). YOU, who you are, is much more important than where you come from. You seem intelligent and would probably be a good friend.\n\nVia Con Dios, Amigo\n\nAdios,\nTerry
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There may be some, perhaps many, who are anti-Mexican immigration because of racism. If you look, however, at the history of the US there is always a back-lash whenever there is large scale immigration by one particular group. There was a time when it was anti-Irish. There were signs that actually said "now hiring...no Irish". It seems to be the way many people respond whenever they are faced with an increasing population that is different than there own. Yes, we Irish were accused of breeding out of control, taking jobs away from "real Americans" and all the rest. I'm sorry the debate has taken on such racist overtones. I support Mexican immigration, legally, but I do understand why many feel they have to cross illegally. I'm also sorry there are so many racists out here.
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Indian immigrants? Are we speaking Indians from India? or Native American???? because Native American's ARE NOT immigrants. Anglo Saxon's are immigrants.\n\nP.S. How many Anglo Saxon's have you seen working in the fields picking lettuce in California? How many want to? I think we should all consider the jobs that the immigrants have, would any of you want them? No.......
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Who do you think did all those jobs before illegals invaded our country?  Maybe those jobs didn't exist, or maybe farmers let their produce rot?  Your argument is illogical and self serving.  The fact of the matter is that employers want these illegals here because they can take advantage of them, and the government who looks out for the interests of the business elite, supports them in this.  They try to play Americans for fools by sending troops to the border and suggesting a guest worker program, which is just a way to ensure a permanent source of cheap labor for these greedy employers.  Illegals will work for wages that no American will work for, and as a result they take jobs from Americans and drive wages down for everybody else.  It's obvious you don't know what you are talking about when you bring up something like doing construction work for $7.50 an hour.  Construction work, just so you know, was a good job that paid a lot more than $7.50 an hour and that employed many Americans, until illegals started swarming our country and doing doing construction for shit wages.  A lot of Americans lost good paying jobs, and contruction companies increased their profits by grotesque proportions.  So don't fool yourself by thinking that illegals are essential.  The only reason they are allowed to come and stay is because they increase the profits of the business elite.  But this can only go on for so long.  At some point, Americans will get so sick of being screwed that these businessmen and their politician buddies who are selling out their counrtry for profits, will have no choice but to stop hiring illegals altogether, and these illegals will have no choice but to go home where they belong.
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I can't comprehend why any illegal immigrant couldn't have just came here legally. I don't have a problem with people coming to the United States that way. However, I do have a problem when [insert nationality] sneaks by our borders and settles down. It's not fair to those who already live here.\n\nWhich brings me to my next point: immigrants taking American jobs. The fact is, yes, they do take our jobs; IF they aren't legal, that is. Furthermore, illegals take up living space, use up American food and drink, ride our public transportation, and take advantage of our welfare and/or other government aid programs. I don't have a problem with legal Americans using the above. I DO have a problem with illegal [insert nationality] doing so.\n\nBy now, it should make a whole lot of sense. You don't deserve to be in America unless you're legal. Otherwise, you need to be kicked in the teeth and sent back until you're ready to earn your way in like everyone else.\n\nOne last thing: I HATE, beyond explanation, immigrants who come to this country and wave their flag before ours. I HATE immigrants who come to this country and refuse to speak English; it's uncomfortable to hear a different language in public. What if they are talking about setting up a bomb? It's only proper to know and have a complete understanding of the English language in this country. Finally, I HATE that our government is being so lenient on illegal immigration.\n\nThere's no excuse. If you're illegal, get out! We don't want you draining our resources!
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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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80% of the illegals that are coming across the border are not even Mexicans. They are from Guatamala and El Salvador , Panama, China and so on. Its not the Mexicans that are crossing over the border except for maybe a few. Now 1000's cross everyday with a Visa to go shopping in San Diego and in doing so are paying mega cash into state tax which who is benifiting from? They arent because they are go back home.  Yeah the government in Mexico sucks but things are changing slowly and thats because who ever tries to change things to fast and are noticed those people disappear. A few years back Colossio who was running for President came to Tijuana to speak and since he was wanting to change things for the people he was shot. In your question you said " it will take some Blood , sweat and tears . and thats how we made this country what it is.  Now I ask you Whos blood sweat and tears  made this country? Yours?  Whos blood and sweat do you think made The US?  AMericans?   American is not a race, it is a name given to a country in which every race of the world came together to build the country.
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True but I think people are focusing on the Mexican illegals because they are more of a majority. I work in construction. We have whites working for us, a few blacks and a whole lot of mexicans.\n\nNot to mention the fact that when the immigration issues came up this past year who made the most noise? Mexicans. Their country is right below us so the influx of Mexicans will be greater than other countries because it's easier for them to get into the US than it is for other illegal immigrants.\n\nThat would be my opinion at any rate.
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all those who came to this country - the Land - from England, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, wherever ... since 1492, have been IMMIGRANTS to this country.\n\nMexicans aren't the only immigrants still coming - not to mention, while they might be from central America, they ARE indigenous to this Land -> like the American Indians are the Original Peoples also.\n\nEveryone else IS an "immigrant". You gonna toss yourself on back to where your ancestors came from too .. or are you just jumping on the "mob mentality" bandwagon regarding "immigrants" - sucking up what racists would have you believe?\n\n"Stealing our jobs" and "don't pay any taxes?! Indeed; as if! The BANKS encourage home-ownership (means paying property taxes, utilities and their taxes, etc.) and companies employ them (taxed again). THEN ... when they purchase food, gas, whatever, there are city, state and federal taxes too.\n\nWho doesn't pay taxes and exactly what job has been "stolen"? \n\nTry fussing about all the jobs leaving this country so the companies don't have to pay the higher wages and medical benefits in this country to whinners who buy crap made outside this country while driving their foreign-made cars, talking on cell phones that are foreign made too!\n\nsheeesh!
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I think it is very unfurtunate that we try to pin all of America's problems on the immigrants. \nI am from Argentina and I have lived in the USA for 26 years. I have never received anything from this country that I have not earned myself and I asure you I'm not the only one.\nIt's time we start dressing up this issue and call it for what it really is: RACISM!!!\nDid you know that there are illegal immigrants here from countries such as England, Germany, Poland, Australia, Italy, and I could go on, however it's always the Latinos that bring disgrace to this land.\nOne thing which amazes me, though, is how many of these RACISTS can't even spell or use grammar correctly.  It must be the Mexicans fault. ;)
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I am sorry finding a better paying job is so difficult for you...I am surprised you wanted to see everybodies opinion on this as I am sure you will get a lot of negative results....I love working with the hispanics I work with...they are all very nice and pleasant to be around....plus they always have really good food and are almost always willing to share....as far as their help where I work at....I don't think we would have a shift to run without them....but don't expect to many white people to say that they can relate to you...remember there are a load of redneck racists out there and well...they took/stole the land from the indians almost wiping out a whole race in the process....and then they enslaved the africans because they were to damn lazy to do their own work....sorry I wish things were different....I really do
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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, I don't see how "RACISM" comes into play here. You talk about Mexicans and how they will out number us white americans....but in all reality how many of these Mexicans are legal to be here????????? Thought so!!!!!!!!
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This is a very serious issue that can not be summed up in just a few words due to the sensitivity of the problem and I say problem because it is !\nImmigration into the US must be stopped on an illeagal plane due to the safety issues there are some that feel that none of them belong herebut to them I say "do you belong here and why" they were probably born here and have citizenship by rights but if you think back we are all decendants of immigrants to this country and to all those who wish to come to our country legally I say "welcome" but you must follow the proper way to gain entry and you must pay the taxes for the services you use because I am not going to support your family while you are here !!!!! I am also a little confused by the second part of your answer white or mexican? I am an American and wether I am black white or of mexican origin should and does not matter but if you are wondering my color?I am a white male and proud to have black and hispanic freinds!
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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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Guest worker problem is dodging issue yet again.  I also take exception to those two statements\n\n1) "They only take jobs Americans won't do" is not true.  They take jobs Americans won't do for THE LOW PAY!!  Companies are just saving money and paying minimum wage (if that).  Americans can't live on minimum wage.  Illegals can, cause they don't pay taxes, don't contribute to Social Security,or don't have to pay health benefits.\n\n2) "Deport all illegals and Americans will pay higher prices" is true but will never happen.  Unfortunately we have no way to track all the illegals in this country now and I highly doubt that if we do have a guest worker program that all illegals will come forward.  Employers will have to pay higher costs in wages and taxes thereby making us pay more for their product/service.\n\nI've said it once, I'll say it again -- I have no problems with people coming into this country to get a better life if they adapt to the American way of life, learn to speak English and become US Citizens like the millions of other immigrants who came to the US have!!\n2)
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Where I live, there is a HUGE Hispanic population.  All, if not 99% of the illegals here DO pay income taxes.  Most of them work under false SS#'s.  So...they DO pay in but cannot collect income tax refunds.  If people in America would educate themselves I wonder if anyone would be complaining.  In my personal experience the only people I have known of in my life that have worked under-the-table have been White and it was t either avoid income tax or to screw unemployment.  This immigration debate is fueled by ignorance.  The focus is on "those Mexicans" instead of on improving the LEGAL immigration process.  This isn't 70 years ago when my Grandparents got off their boat from Portugal, waited in line, told someone their name and YAY! We're Legal!!