Some Latino leaders say they fear that middle America will see the May 1st protests as an assault, causing a backlash against illegals.  Do you see that as a possibility?
200783
1st let me say that you, annoyed American are the most clear thinking person I have had the pleasure to read since I've got on to this website.  keep up the good work, I'm glad your out there. And yes there had better be a backlash by any and all Americans who would like their towns, cities and country back.  The quality of life has been taken away by the only nationality that has come into the US hating, disrespecting America.  I am tired of having the children  of these 'hard working' ILLEGALS  who have joined gangs stare down my family in my home town with violent, hateful looks every day.  My children are constantly harassed in school by the children of these people. Our parks are now littered with diapers and trash. Our streets are strewn with old mattresses and trash.  I want my town back!!!This is not the country I grew up in any longer.
544366
No before long the american people already tired of illegals and the handouts they get when others can not, the jobs that they take from legals will get fed up and vote in people that are a lot harsher in views than those of the current administration and if the leaders then do not want to do anything then the people will take it state by state to end the freebies. The only sane solution to the problem is to invade Mexico make it the 51st state then there are no illegals
359125
I agree that we should do something -- but boycotting Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants -- Nah. We should do something, though to show that we are a much larger group than those who protested on May 1. Generally, we are all too civilized to go marching in the streets unless we really had to. \n\nLet's try this: Pick a number of fast food restaurants and Chain Stores (Grocery, or drug, etc...) and say for the month of May we will boycott these places....then for the month of June we will go to those stores and boycott the ones we bought from in May. In doing this, we won't hurt the economy as a whole, and the businesses will have to take turns getting our money, but won't go out of business in a month, but we will still show that we, the legal residents and citizens of the United States of America are the ones to listen to, not a bunch of whining illegals and their sympathizers who hate the U.S.A.
497386
Absolutly being invaded.  We have illegal immigrants from all over the world......but only 1 group who is burning our flag, trying to change our language, talking of "reclaiming" their land.  Only one group demanding rights for "their" people that our own citizens don't have.  One group that has systematicly planned and infiltrated our government with interests for "their" people.  One group who is anti-angelo and English.  There's not one peep from anyone else.  The Polish don't have special interest groups crying "racism" when they are being deported.  We import and are way to dependant on China, but you don't see the Chinese flag flying over an upside-down American flag because we are dependant on them now.  We have American students under fire for not agreeing with Bush, but yet there's Latino college professors teaching about overthrowing our country and killing the white American and nothing is done.  There's one group "LaRazza" that feel "the race", "their" race is the dominate one.  No....the sob stories don't cut it.  Poor just wanting to work doesn't cut it either.  I agree all Latinos aren't a part of this anymore than all whites went with the KKK or all Germans went with Hitlers views.  But it doesn't take 100% participation for the damage to be done.  It takes a dynamic person and a bunch of radical followers ,in which there seem to be plenty.  All beleiving they are fully justified in their hate for something that happened ions ago.  I just wish these people would stand up and stop hiding behind their mamas skirts and using Illegal immigration and bilingual education which means "must speak Spanish", and "racism".  Yes....there is an invasion going on and a problem with illegal immigration and national security and too much power in business and a host of seperate issues in the midst of obvious problems.\n\nThe other thing to note....if it was just the mythical Atzlan they were trying to reconquor.....it's done.  But they are in Chicago, New York and all states that have high electoral votes.  All sanctuary cities.  It's been street by street, town by town,  it's just "too" planned.  See what big businesses back it and what politicians they back.  It is far from just wanting a job and the rest.  Here in Chicago there are thousands and thousands of homeless.  There is no job here that an American won't do.  But there's a huge population of Latino legal and illegal immigrants.  The latino politicians aren't supporting the law or fighting poverty of anyone other than Latino.  They aren't fighting for bi-lingual Polish-English education where there are more Polish immigrants.  Or Chinese or Arabic.  Only Spanish.  Just doesn't wash.
129782
I agree with vain. diles que estas enfermo or something else. Don't go unless you think your boss will fire you.  I think that all immigrants should support it. According to the anti-immigrant people, "immigrants are a drain on society." If this is true, then during the day on May 1st the stock market will surge, and the economy will boom. If not, we prove them wrong once and for all. We know what will happen!\n\nDon't listen to those people who said that they will go and buy more things on that day, if they said that it is because they know that it will affect the country! \n\n\nAnd if you go to work just don't buy anything or put gas  on your car that day.
143305
I am Mexican, i live in Mexico, and i see this as a big problem for both our countries. I have the sensation that this is turning into a figth instead of the brainstorm, the generation of ideas, and figuring out the solutions of this SHARED Problem.\n\nI am not in favor of that kind of things like the marchs or the boycot, because i think they can provoque a diferent response than we are expecting to be.\n\nI do understand that the immigrants have found that as the only way to make americans to hear your voices. And i hope they remain as pacific as they have been.\n\nI hope that American people realize that there are many persons, besides the illegal immigrants, that have made links to the immigrants, that have hired them, that have made friends, associates with them. But specially that they are there because America has the jobs and oportunities they needed and didn't find in their own countries. \n\nAnd that they are not in the USA to figth, to snatch their country, but to work and compete, just as any of the american people does. \n\nI know this have not been done properly, but i hope americans realize that in this moment the time cannot comeback, and the fact is that there are millions of people in that situation. That's why i believe there's the moment to create solutions.\n\nAnd YES, THERE ARE MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS - and part of the solution is realizing the facts, so we can change it if this is wrong.\n\nBut what i hope the most, is that the immigrants, wheter they are Mexican, Colombian, or from any other country in the world, realize that they have things to do as well, and a lot of things. \n\nI believe this is a great moment to show how good they can be at work, how good they can be at the moments of negotiate, how good they can be in their integration of that nation -USA- that have embraced them.\n\nI don't want them to forget their roots (Mexico is great and i can understand that they would never stop loving this country), but they must be grateful with that country as well. I believe they have to learn english, and i believe that is not only American country that has to get used to them, but they need to understand the americans point of view.  \n\nTALK AND SOLVE.\n\nAND FOR ALL THE PREVIOUS ANSWERERS - WE ARE NOT LAZY!!!
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OK.\n\nListen.\n\nEven as we speak, I have read the reaction from the Hispanic community in Southern California.  Just as our Congress is debating how to deal with this, the ELECTED LEADERS down there are plotting how to defy AND BREAK OUR LAWS AGAIN and have stated that they would do anything from non-conformity to armed revolution if they don't get what they want above the wishes of the citizens of the entire United States.\n\nThey don't consider Southern California part of the United States, and I would imagine if they are doing it - so are other states with a large Hispanic population.  They build there power from the confidence of Mexico and the sucess of forcing two million people to move out of the state.\n\nTime and again I am told there is no discernable difference between Southern California and Mexico.\n\nEven Clinton told a group of Hispanics at one of their functions he thought he'd be the last President to speak English.\n\nYou do the math.
239583
It will bring out their truke colors. I have always suspected them of being corrukpt and in the pockets of the Mexican Government. I feel still that many are and that is why tdhey will NOT act against the Illegals that are destroyiong our country. The effect MIGHT bse  MIGHT be?? that the American people who are asleep might wake up to the fact that the politicians have been screwing them and then get the corrupt garbage out of office.
199897
Yes I heard about it. All immigrants should suport it. According to the anti-immigrant people, "immigrants are a drain on society."  If this is true, then during the day on May 1st the stock market will surge, and the economy will boom.  If not, we prove them wrong once and for all.  We know what will happen!\n Don't listen to those people who said that they will go and buy more things on that day, if they said that it is because they know that it will affect the country!
247578
No Matter WHAT The Proposals Are\nThere WILL Be Violence Before This Is Over\n\nIf The ILLEGAL Camp Gets What They Are Demanding\nThe Citizens Will Be IRATE More Than They Are Now\nAnd There Will Be Violence\n\nIf ILLEGAL Camp Does NOT Get What They Are Demanding\nThey Will Surely Go Berserkers\nAnd There Will Be Violence\n\nRemember This Day?? This PICTURE??\nhttp://michellemalkin.com/archives/004869.htm\n\nThis Day Was A PICNIC Compared To The Events To Come\n\nThere Is NO EASY SOLUTION To This Issue\nAnd Washington Is Well Aware Of That
246253
Well, since we're really not serious about immigration enforcement, that is not going to happen.  But what it IS going to do is to rally opposition to the cause they're advocating.  The moronic Spanish language version of "Our Anthem" is now seen as the battle hymn in what is turning into a potential civil war.
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Osbaldoh- said, "Well, the organizers of this event have not yet consider how long it will take, they don't know if violence will be an option, they don't know what should the immigrants do, stay at home or protest outside."\n\n "They don't know if (Violence) will be an (Option)"\n\n Oh please, give all the true patriots the excuse we need.\n\n Violence would doom your cause in a heart beat. The government and the people would (Violently) resist you.
557289
thank you!!! \nexactly what i was discussing with my friends. \n\nIllegals need to stop protesting here and go back to South America and protest there, they need the protests there more. Their country needs them now more then ever.
356435
This is a great question.  I think it would help. It would be a positive move.  I think people would be alot more responsive.  I know I would be.  And I have to tell you, I have been very negative since the boycott.  They need to try to blend in alot more.  That is why we are called the great melting pot.  Love your culture, but if you want to become a citizen of another country, you have to adapt.  People are more accepting of others if they aren't making demands all the time.  These Latino power leaders, in my opinion are leading their people down the wrong path.
288817
pure ignorance\n\n\nit is a good question one they have no real answer for they say things like racist ,Americans wont work that's a lie ,grow up well mexico needs to grow up ,go march the streets for change there you have eyes on you will do something for your people there make a difference for there and quit mooching off of America ,i mean your proud of this place that is corrupt you should show that you want to be here by denouncing mexico that would only make sense
564590
Its not a Mexican issue with me--its a legal issue and a environment  and a budget issue. \n\nAnd many get angry on both sides and say things they most likely don't mean.
255594
Considering they are illegal, and not citizens, they have no rights and are not entitled to any freedoms in this country. Thusly, it is considered civil disobedience for them to protest. However, it would be considered profiling if law enforcement were to round up Hispanics in a protest, based on assumption of their legal status.