If it is small crime ,like trespassing, should they just leave your ass in the desert.My point being that some ppl want to make illegal immigration out to be a serious crime.Is it?
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I would say that if an illegal immigrant commits a serious crime (rape, murder, stealing, vandalism, etc) they should be sent home. But for those that are not causing a problem, we should not punish them. They are an asset.
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I'll agree with that....and say the REAL crime is not enforcing on employers that encourage people to move to the US illegally to begin with by not observing US labor laws.\n\nWe need: \nemployer enforcement\nborder enforcement\nfrank and honest dialogue with the public on the issue.\nIf those 3 things happen, we'll see a lot less illegal immigration.
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To Bryan:\n\nCriminals you said? for what? Because they come here to work? You would do the same if you were in that position, would it make you a criminal to want to give a better life to your family So stupid of you! lucky to be born here huh?
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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.
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may be the question should now be, why do we hate illegal immigrants so much, cause they broke a law? or cause they are poorer to be legal? so does every one here think being illegal is a choice? how dumb is that, it is not a salad dressing, if they were giving a chance to be legal, they would definitely would, but we are so ready to toss judgment at the poor or the incapable, maybe ask dear old bush to make a bet easier for them, so they would come out of the ditches they live in and be a "good citizen"
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Guys...the way this is being described (even in this forum) reminds me of Nazi Germany. Language like "round 'em up". We have to find a safe way for people to extend their visas, get visas and travel between the border if they want to. As someone mentioned, border jumping is scary. And it is not like these are bad or immoral people. They just want to work--build a life for themselves and their familiy at any cost. That is very American if you ask me. Very nobel. Lets do this the right way. If an employer hires an illegal worker we need to really hit them hard. People wouldn't come and stay if they couldn't support themselves. Lets target the places of employment.
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No, it would be best if you find a way back to mexico right now, it will be harder to walk in the desert with a baby.\n To bad you cant stay and take advantage of Americans\n Bye Bye
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Illegal immigrants are not Criminials. They have not committed crime. They simply entered the country without valid visa.or authority to cross the border. The entry can be legalized by authentication of their entry in the country. It is thus clear that they are not ciminals except that they have entered the country without valid permission.
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If we outlaw all guns, only outlaws will have guns.  Do you REALLY want to give crooks that kind of advantage over us law-abiding citizens?  Many Patriotic Americans proudly own guns...  and that's why no country will even consider invading us!  (except for Mexico, of course)
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To harsh. We should give the Illegal Immigrants a small fine because these people did break the law. But they should be allowed to stay. This country was founded on immigration. We do need to close the border for security reasons, however we should expand the amount of visa's we give to Mexicans.
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well,thats what I've been trying to get across.But some ppl don't understand basic english.The only defense they have is that illegals brake the law,don't pay taxes,and commit crimes.1)Americans break the law too,so should we send them back to whatever country they originated from?Or would it be easier to pay a fine?So why can't illegals pay the fines for entering illegally?It's not like they killed someone coming here.2)Every job that pays by checks take out taxes.No matter what kind of SS# you give them,taxes will be taken out.AND,there are tax ID#s now.And if a company doesn't take taxes out on their employees,its not the workers fault--it's the employers.3)Every race has ppl that commit crimes.And if a persons biggest crime is entering here illegally,then I think thats pretty good considering all the american drug dealers,pedophiles,rapists,etc. that are living here now.\n\nI hope you realize you're not the only one who thinks as you do.Good Luck!
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You are joking I hope.First of all,they have already broken our laws sneaking into this country so no amnesty should be given.Do other criminals get amnesty when they commit a crime?And then to let all their family members in?That is the craziest thing I ever heard.Just how many poor people do you think our government can support?There are already millions here,we don't want millions more.
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should be done... and any climbers arrested.\n\nThe guards who were arrested either should have their sentences disguarged or be pardoned entirely.\n\nCrossing the border improperly makes one a 'illegal'.
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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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You do make some interesting suggestions. The problem I have is rewarding lawbreakers. I always learned growing up that there would be no rewards for me if I broke the rules. Why don't other people understand these principles, let alone live by them. I agree 100% that Western Union and other businesses of that sort should have a 10% tax. FABULOUS IDEA! Why don't you run for congress? If you're from my area, I'll vote for you. Someone else suggested billing Mexico for any services their  citizens receive...how would you enforce that? It would never happen...how about if every year with our tax return, we get a voucher from the Mexican government for a free two week all expenses paid vacation in Cabo! Not too realistic is it? The true problem here is that IF "our" government wanted to have no illegal immigration, we would have none. This whole Immigration Reform Bill fiasco is B.S. We already have laws that are not even enforced that deal with this problem. And IF they did pass one of the bills currently being discussed, they wouldn't enforce it anyway. So, all of this fighting and marching is all for NOTHING!
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At this point I believe it is a crime but a misdemeanor, rather than a felony.  It is commonly dealt with by fines to employers and immediate deportation.\n\nFrom what I see on news reports since the demonstrations, however, that is shifting to jail time prosecution.  Staying in limbo under current law isn't where you want to be.  \n\nThe current House Bill would make it a felony, but I think they are intending that to apply to coyotes.  Congressmen have already been saying they are flexible on that point going into discussions of how to blend the Senate Bill with the House Bill.\n\nIn any event, when laws are passed there is very often a 'grandfathering' provision so that people who committed an act before the law was effective can get the old penalty.\n\nAs a practical matter, I think qualified people already here will be given some sort of legal path to stay, assuming people are comfortable that the border will be secured.  I think any felony provision will only apply going forward, or to gang types or terrorists who are not offered the legal path.\n\nHowever, I think the provision will be dropped as to regular people.  I wouldn't mind if it were kept for coyotes, though.
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yes being here illegally is a crime. like u have a point on "just and liberty for all" but you dont always have to come here illegally. its not like people are going around searching to take someone back to mexico but if the police or watever find out they may send you back or just fine you BIG TIME