In the debate over immigration, no one is discussing what it would take for people to immigrate legally (what are the steps/processes)? I was thinking that maybe either the Christian community (that part of it that protests immigration crackdowns) or the naturalized latino community could sponsor immigrants who are here illegally for them to get their legal rights? So what would that take?
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Try: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm
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I'd definitely support legalization for someone who volunteered for combat service. If they are willing to defend this country, the least we can do is let them live here.\n\nAmnesty for illegals isn't fair, and you know it.  It is a matter of where do we want to put our resources, what do we want to live with having done, how effective would deportation be at the end of the day and at what social cost, and should we at least partly blame our government for letting these people get to the point where this is the only home they have?\n\nI don't know how to get something workable out of the Senate Bill, though. I think we may just need to start over.
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This is actually not a question. It's a partial statement. Just because you put a ? behind it doesn't make it a question. Some people have been getting reported because this is against the YA! community guidelines. However, I will try to respond to your non-question. I believe that this is one of the most reasonable questions? statements? partial statements? to be voiced around this community. I think this could be a very viable OPTION. Of course, not every "illegal" may meet all of the requirements, just like not all Americans meet all of the requirements. If there could be a few more reasonable options in place, this might have a shot at working. \n\nI appreciate the explanation of your plan, no matter how brief it was. It shows actual thought and foresight and a solution for their families as well. It's not just rhetoric and propaganda meant to incite people. Not everyone will agree with this suggestion, as someone has already called you a name because of it but at least it's a viable thought/option.\n\nThe statement from someone that said there would be money required out of your pocket to teach them English shows the amount of ignorance in our culture. If they knew any Mexicans they would know that the majority already speak English, as well, if not better than many Americans. I know not all of them do but if they don't their kids do and they learn it from them. All of my family (aunts, uncles, cousins) including my grandparents spoke English and spoke it very well. There were no communication problems. In fact, every Mexican family I know that came from Mexico speaks English.\n\n\nP.S. I was trying to be nice by informing you that there are others who have reported people for not asking "real questions". I still do not agree that your question was one whether it was in the form of a question or a statement. That's not the issue. The issue is what others might do, not me.\n\nI still find your solution to be a refreshing change. I think it tries to make it a win/win situation for both parties involved. Not everyone thinks outside the box. I believe both sides of the issue need to have more of this sort of thinking.
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That subject i couldn't fit all my thoughts in this text block.... But in terms of them coming over it's fine .... as long as they serve a role in our society and abide by the rules st by congress. look at the movie day after tomorrow for instance. what do you think would really happen if that were to take place? The last this is, i can deal with immigration, hell this is a country built of immigration, everyone here is from another country at some point in their gene pool, but if you are going to come across, at least do it legally.\n\nOK... the guy who's 2 below me... wow your immature i wont even begin to argue with you except these 2 things\n\n1. "THIS COUNTRY WAS BUILT ON LEGAL IMMIGRATION, NOT LEGAL IMMIGRATION". what does that mean exactly?\n\n2. you obviously didn't read what i said whatsoever, if you did you would see that i don't condone illegal immigration you moron, i said and still say that if it's done in a LEGAL way that its OK.... i bet you had a few damn forefathers alot smarter than you who came through Ellis island. You know the next time you want to run your mouth at least take the time to read what people say and respond in a non-offensive way... you might get better responses.
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I am assuming this is a class assignment since it has been asked a couple times tonight..\n\n "Do you think that immigration should be limited or that any limits should be lifted - Why"\n\n"Do you think that it is different today than in the past and why?"\n\n"Do you think that illegal immigration should be punished and why?"\n\n"Who do you think should have to pay for the immigration process (background checks etc.)?"\n\n"What do you think should be the criteria, if any, for someone wanting to be a citizen (in the past there were job and or monetary requirements, should there be now and why)?"\n\n"Should our immigration laws be stricter or more lenient than other countries'?"\n\nHope this gets you started. Good Luck!
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Amen. By allowing illegal aliens or immigrants or whatever to become citizens, we're telling everyone "stay here long enough illegally and we'll forgive you." What happens when that illegal kills someone, or rapes? What do we do then? Let it go, because they have a 'right' to sexual pleasure?
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fenchurch is wrong in stating that most are here legally. INS statistics say otherwise, to the tune of about 8-10 million people depending on which survey you read. Illegal immigrants cannot legally vote, although many have forged ID's and Social Security cards, so some may have tried it and succeeded (depending on how well their backgrounds were checked, which generally isn't very well). Illegal immigrants are basically spitting in the faces of all who came to this country LEGALLY, through the proper channels, like my ancestors had to. And the liberals don't even call them illegals anymore-which they are. They call them "undocumented aliens". What a joke.
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If I Had To Leave My Country To Make A Living In Another,\nI ABSOLUTELY WOULD NOT Immigrate To The Other Country ILLEGALLY...\nI Would Take The Right Steps To Enter That Country In A LEGAL And ORDERLY Manner And NOT BREAK The LAWS Of That Nation\nI Would File The REQUIRED PAPERWORK And Make CERTAIN That ALL My Actions Were SUPERVISED By That Nations Government Until They GRANTED Me CITIZENSHIP LEGALLY\nI Would NOT Work In Another Country UNDOCUMENTED And Become A BURDEN To The TAXPAYERS Of That Nation\nWe KNOW Why There Are Immigrants In America Today\nBut We CANNOT ALLOW ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION To BURDEN Our Economy Any Longer\nWe have both the RIGHT and the MORAL OBLIGATION To STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION In Its Tracks\n\nHeres A Question For You\nIf We Allow ALL THE MEXICANS(I Mean EVERY LAST ONE OF EM )\nIn Here (Because We KNOW They All Want A Better Life)\nThen What Would Be Left In Mexico??\nA CORRUPT Government With No Citizens??\nA Nation Of NO PEOPLE??\nInstead Of Marching In The Streets Of The US,(Armed With The Flag Of Mexico) Why Arent These People Protesting In Their OWN COUNTRY For BETTER TREATMENT As CITIZENS \nWHY Must The US TAXPAYERS Shoulder The Burden Of A People Oppressed By A Corrupt Government?
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The final immigration bill will be a good one if it finds a way for all immigrants who are here now to stay legally and all who want to come here, to come here legally, with this provision: they must want to build a good, decent life for themselves and their families and must be willing to obey the laws. We can all live together. We've had a lot of experience at it. There will always be racism and human rights violations from some sources, but the good people, immigrants as well as citizens, will fight them and beat them.
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Good question.  I'd like to hear some good reasons why they think it is acceptable too. Personally I don't think there is ANY valid argument that will fly for coming here illegally.  I'll check back.  Thanks for asking.
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I don't understand why immigration laws make it so hard to get into the country. If we're really what the statue of liberty says, a place for the tired, the poor, the "huddled masses yearning to breathe free", how can we blatantly refuse to allow certain people in? I'm all in favor of strong background checks and stronger border security, but if a person poses no threat, why are we refusing to let them in?
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I have not seen anything on the Internet yet. It seems to me that the ones supporting illegals being in this country are being more racist then the ones trying to kick them out. People need to grow up and answer a question without having to go the racist route in their answers
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i have no problem with imigration as long as it is done legaly.  This country is bulit on immigration.   I feel that illegal immigrants are give to much freedom in this country.  I need a visa to go into most parts of the world and i just can not go illegaly.  If i do i am subject to much more than deportation.   I feel that it should be the same here.  I am part hispanic  (Puerto Rican)  and i take serious issue with lobbist fighting for illgal Mexican and Latin American rights and claming that ther are the views of all Hispanics.  I do not think they should be allowed to get driver licenses, work under the table and all the other issues that sorrond them
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Both ILLEGAL immigration and FOREIGN INVASION!!  These people were marching in our streets demanding that we give them the same rights as everyone who came here through the LEGAL channels.  Don't you guys see something wrong with this picture??  There is a war going on here at home and people need to wake up to the truth before it gets out of hand.  Yes it is a WAR pro-ILLEGAL immigration supporters have already stated as much.  FOREIGN INVASION?  ABSOLUTELY!!  They have already proven a willingness to disregard our laws and are marching in the streets waving MEXICAN flags.  You can't tell me that's not an invasion of America.  Wake up and smell the roses people.  We can't nor do we have the responsibility to take in and support everyone who wants to immigrate here which is why we have immigration laws already on the books.  I'm sorry that their countries are so hard up but that IS NOT our fault.  Their countries were based on immigration too (Spanish Conquistadors, duh) and they've had A LOT of the SAME opportunities that our forefathers had.  It IS NOT our fault that they didn't use them!  Oh, and I don't have a swastika as I don't see this as a racial issue but a LEGAL issue.  If those of you saying that we're all racist for not wanting CRIMINALS here then you need to get a dictionary and look the meaning of racism up.  I'm not discriminating based on anything other than that they are here ILLEGALLY, REGARDLESS of their reasons and therefore according to the laws already on the books and in effect are supposed to be deported!!  EVERY SINGLE COUNTRY has its own immigration laws.  Why is America made into the bad guys for wanting theirs enforced, when the other countries are enforcing theirs???
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The question is: Would I hire an American to work? I would totally not hire an American to work, I would go for an immigrant, not just necessary illegal, but any kind and specially Hispanic. I mean they work the best, why would I not? \n\nThey have the right to work, to fight for their life, to have better life, I would
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I have no problem with immigrants from Latin America who come to this country legally.  At the same time, I also believe that the process of legal immigration is a royal pain in the @$$ that is mired in government red tape, so the process of legal immigration needs to be simplified.  There's nothing wrong with anyone from any country wanting to come to the U.S. to have a better life, but there is something very wrong with a person who sneaks into the U.S. and expects the same rights and privileges that American citizens enjoy.  So yes, we should take measures to keep illegal immigrants out but we should also take measures to make legal immigration easier and faster.
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obeirn1:  Fianlly someone with a brain on here.  I agree with you 100%.  Here is the trouble with this immigration debate, to much prejudices, and racisits trying to run the country.  Also some of these "haters" as I have so affectionatly called them, tend to go with what the neighbor says without investingating things themselves.  Like most things, when people jump to conclusions, this whole thing will turn out to blow up in the "haters" face.  People dont realize that it is not just "Mexicans" here illegally, and if you look at the problem more, you will se that it is actually our own Governement (INS policies) that prohibit the majority of these hispanics from gaining papers.  Look at it from their side, if your kids were starving would you not do what you had to do to feed them?  Now if you cant afford food, how on earth are you to afford thousands of dollars for papers, when the wages in countries like Mexico are 5 bucks a week....people just think they know all when they refuse to see the tarnish on the coin.  ~~To answer the question, I am ashamed that as a whole, americans think they are somehow better than the rest of the world!~~