as this illegal immigration is hurting the middle class person the most....
202808
There is a way to stop it but Americans are too lazy to do it.  Look at how effective the united protests by the Mexicans were?  Americans have a propensity to just sit on their butts and complain without taking any action.  If millions gathered throughout the U.S. to protest illegal immigration, our politicians would take notice and do something fast.  Remember, there is an election coming, and politicians care more about votes than anything else.
658533
It is happening more and more-and people are putting the pressure on Government and Sates.\n It is going to get tougher for Illegals as time goes by.\n\nWe are going to hear a lot of sour grapes.
142863
I think that a bill needs to be passed to help curb illegal immigration.  There are plenty of opportunites for people to legally immigrate.  Do it legally.  Then there won't be this problem.  I applaude the independant people who stand along to US/Mexico border to help stop the illegal immigration.  I don't think that the illegal immigrants realize how much of a strain they place on the US economy.  They can't get health insurance, driver's licenses or any of the things that they need.  Everyone else is forced to pick up the tab for them.  I feel bad for the kids of illegal immigrants who are US citizens but that's the chance that their parents tooks when they chose to move here illegally.  They need to go!  I know that sounds mean but that's how I feel.
125020
i agree ,and to post above true but there are to many illegals and they are killing of the working class americans
443149
Illegal immigration is not good, but the people that are here illegally contribute to our society in a positive way.  These immigrants are the ones willing to do our "dirty" work (janitors, farmers, grape-pickers, etc.).  Without them, minimum wage will increase drastically, products will become more expensive, etc.  Politics won't tell you that - a lot of people are unaware of the benefits that these people have.  Wait until there are no more illegal immigrants and you'll see what I mean.
157280
Well, the reason this is all going on is that the government wants to keep us busy fighting amongst ourselves so that we are too blind and busy to see how they are abusing their powers and taking our rights. So, to do that, they have started discussing numerous immigration reform bills...some that would come down hard on illegal immigrants...other bills that would give them a short cut to legal status that would put them in front of many who are legally trying to enter the country...and there are many sub-issues being tossed around.\n\nDoes the gov't really want any reform? NO!!! They just want citizens to think that illegals are ruining our country and wasting taxpayer money. And they want the illegals to think that citizens are racist and heartless. This will lead to all the fighting and marching we have witnessed over the last several days.\n\nReality is that if the government really wanted workers for the business, they could have them by raising the number of persons legally allowed to enter, and making the process easier and less expensive. But the government LIKES to have illegal people here. WHY? Because the businesses that control government want slave labor. That is currently frowned upon, so they get the next best thing...illegal immigrants...little pay, no complaints, scare tactics...it all keeps their underground workforce under tight control. All the while illegals are treated as criminal when the true criminals are our government and businesses. Don't get me wrong, I hate having people come here and break our laws, but the most angering part of the whole thing is that these laws are put into place out of an artificial need to keep immigration low and to appease middle class workers who do suffer from job/business loss due to influx of workers who are willing to work for far less than is enough to raise a family on."Our" government really doesn't give a damn about the middle class...who are the fools who vote these jerks into office based on the lies they are told. \n\nSo, while illegals are wrong for being here, they are not the source of the problem. They are merely seeing an opportunity and grabbing it...similar to seeing a dollar bill on the ground in a crowded room with no way of knowing whose dollar it is...the first person who sees it is entitled to the dollar, because if they don't pick it up, the next guy who sees it certainly will.\n\nOf course none of this ranting leads to a solution, but I do get carried away from time to time. :) What can we do about all of this? Beats the hell outta me, but I know that calling people criminals and calling people racist doesn't solve anything, it just leads to more anger and more name calling and more distraction from truely important issues...which is what the government really wants!
619505
people have a problem with people coming into the country illegally because its illegal.
674286
Pancha, I am not talking about the 4% here. I am talking about multiplying that by family not yet here, and by the HUGE increase from the Senate Bill proposed guest worker program.  I think the illegals except those we are really willing to root out (the awful ones) are going to be here legalization or not, so the impact is already here.  My focus is on the future immigration level. This is not just a 'lets make it a little easier'.  This is a 'let's flood the market so we can pay peanuts, like China does' and there is no hope that won't impact us, particularly when the baby boomers retire and need the social services they have been paying into all of their lives.  Read this.  I MEAN it: http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/wm1109.cfm
309116
the illegals need to stay out of this country,
227884
Most of the Hispanic people I have met are hard-working, relatively honest people who simply want a better life for their families. It's hard to fault a person for that. However, strating a new life by breaking the law is not the best way to begin again. I favor a "Green Card" system which allows "guest workers," and a serious crackdown on those who flout the law by illegally crossing the border.
628336
If Bush has his way, it may not take long.  I agree with you that these Mexicans have put an enormous drain on our economy and our resources.  That is the problem with illegals over here.  They only take and take without putting anything in.  Many people are sick and tired of it.
662236
well, this illegal problem has been brewing for yrs, even since the last amnesty. this has been an issue that politicians hav avoided for at least 10-15 yrs, but since no one wants to focus on IRAQ & GAS prices, the immigration prob will do for now. this problem has been the cause of our gvmt & employers who indeed make it easy for illegals to work & stay here. ppl r just p*ssed off cuz it has been blown up & its easier to hate & assimilate than it is to hav a voice & an open mind. personally, i think that the honest, hard working non-recipients of public assistance should b able 2 stay if they pass a background check, etc.. after all, the blame should b placed on the American gvmt & Americans. people will treat u the way u allow them to treat u- & dam we've let it go on 4 so long we as americans r to blame. but that's me & we're all entitled to our own opinion-or lack there of.
85352
The Bill is completely ridiculous. The punishment for being an illegal immigrant and for pretty much "knowing" one, is way too harsh. In reality, we are all immigrants. Granted some are legal and some aren't. However, in my opinion, they help our economy. They pick the vegetables that we eat. They raise our children. They clean our floors that we step on everyday when we go to work or school, etc. These are jobs that honestly, most of us would not want to do. Most of us are too lazy. We'd rather a nice paying job sitting on our rears in front of a computer, as we are all doing now.\nDid anyone watch "A day without a Mexican"?
398536
Immigration is not an issue but ILLEGAL immigration certainly is... I agree with what you say but what you failed to say is these illegal aliens are more dangerous to middle-class Americans that al qaeda could ever be...the difference is blowing up a few thousand or killing the future of a whole country & it's citizens!
396317
First of all, I don't think the govt. will pay any monies to its citizens, due to the welfare issue......Trust me, they will find other ways to spend that saved monies.....But you make a great point, MANY MANY Americans move retire to Mexico every year, due to the lower cost of living....I find that hypocritical.....I mean its bad when illegals come here for a better life, but its ok when Americans retire overthere because of the lower cost of living....
608216
I wish I knew the answer to that one.  The same thing goes on here with the Mexicans pouring across our border hourly.  Our Middle class is slowly being eliminated.  I think its possible that governments are afraid they might get sued or something.  I think citizens should get together and file a class action suit because our rights are being taken away.
605710
That is because they tend to be the ones who came here legally under an immigration system slanted intentionally to get skilled workers.   Middle class immigrants are a net benefit economically. Those are the ones who become citizens, typically.  \n\nOn the other hand, since middle class and wealthier people subsidize services such as education, health care and welfare for the poor, poor immigrants are a net economic drain even where they pay all taxes.  That is why their numbers are limited and is why the wait to get here is long.\n\nFor a better picture of immigrant economic impact overall, try this: http://www.cis.org/articles/2005/back1405.html