Personally, I think our jails are full enough.  I think that we should continue to send them back, but help them find the right way to become legal.  I think that if becoming legal is to hard for the average person, them we should chang our immigration laws.  I want to hear what you have to say.
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The Jails Are Full Enough And The Judicial System Is Overburdened Enough - I Think ILLEGAL Immigrants Should Be Deported IMMEDIATELY Upon Discovery\nNo Jail\nNo Judge\nNo Passing GO\nNo Collecting $200.00\nIf You Are Here ILLEGALLY, You Are Entitled To DEPORTATION\nNothing More, Nothing Less\n*********************\nIn Respnse To gkmarie1(Above)\nYou Stated\n"i'm not sure about sending back what is a major force in the workplace" \nILLEGAL Immigrants Comprise 5 Percent Of The Workforce\n**Unemployment Is 4.7 Percent**\nDeporting ILLEGALs Will Free The Job Market For Unemployed Citizens To Get Work\n***************\nel_hottie91 - You Stated \n"they take the Jobs that americans dont want"\nYou Dont Give Hardworking Citizens The Respect They Deserve\n****************\nDr. Harold_K...-You Stated\n"it should also be a crime for companys to solicit imigrants to work for them."\nTHAT Is A KEY FACTOR To Resolving This Issue\nEmployers Must Be HIGHLY Accountable\nFines Do Not Work - The ONLY Deterrant Is JAIL SENTENCE For The Employers
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The very essence of America is that is has been created by immigrants.. unless we are Native American, we are all descendents of immigrants..  now is no different.. except for one thing.  Now it seems that so many feel it is their 'right' to just come here without going through the legalities.  They think that it is fine to come illegally.. and after doing so, many EXPECT to have everything handed to them.  The cost in one year to our country because of illegals is approximately $10 BILLION!  Each one of the 10 to 12 million illegals takes IN approximately $2700. MORE than they pay out in any taxes.. if they pay any at all.. because a great many are paid for whatever work they do, in cash. The illegals, because they are not checked and monitored as those who come here legally, bring crime and disease.. it has been shown that illegals have managed to even bring LEPROSY back onto the scene.  The argument has been made that these are 'good, honest, hard working' people.. ok, perhaps they are good and hard working..but HONEST??  No.. the very first thing they do is break the law.  I have no problem at all with those who come to this country to better their lives and that of their families.. but if they cannot do so legally, they SHOULD be treated like the criminals they become.
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I read your rants and I cannot debate you because I agree.  However, it still is not fixing the problem now is it?  We really need to look at the practicalities of this.... It will take a process of time, but first, any illegal migrant who is in our prisons or jails, should be shipped out immediately!  No regards on this one.  Next, any illegal migrants who are already employed here should be back taxed on prove able income for the duration of their employ and the employer should be HEAVILY fined.  Then, they should be allowed the opportunity to remain and work as taxable aliens until that time they choose to gain legalized status.  They also should be required to learn the English language, since they are in an English speaking country.  There is so much more but that would at least be a start.  Agree?\n\n\nAs for those who call these illegals-immigrants- they are not.....they broke the LAW.  When you defend them because`they came here wanting to better themselves and help their families' you are propitiating that breaking laws is okay if it helps you achieve your golas, or it makes your life better.....think about it!!!  If it will make my neighbors life better to steal my refund check out of my mailbax, is that alright?  If it makes someones life better to come into your place of business and kill you to take your money, is that alright?  We cannot go around and disregard the law because it is inconvenient people!
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A\n\nThe key word is "Illegal". It is not fair to the immigrants that enter this country legally to allow them to stay, nor is it fair to ALL the people born in this country or who have become citizens of this country, for illegal immigrants to be allowed to stay. We (citizens) all pay taxes and our money stays in this country to help make this country great and to keep it going. I realize they want a better life, but starting it out doing something "Illegal" is NOT the answer. They need to go back and then take the legal steps necessary to enter this country legally. \n\n@--->---
666233
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.
525952
To the ones that argue we have our own murderers and drunk drivers:  Yes, that is true.  But, again you need common sense to understand this, if the illegals were deported and not allowed to cross our borders the numbers would decrease dramatically, not near enough, but nevertheless the numbers would decrease. Not only do we have to support these folks with welfare and indigent care at our medical facilities, we support those that are fortunate enought to be apprehended for their crimes by putting them in prison.  And for you folks that keep screaming that all of us anti-illegal alien people are just racist or we don't like dark people, get a life.  Illegal is illegal whether you are white, brown, pink or purple. A criminal is a criminal no matter what kind of face he/she has or what color it is and criminals need to be punished period.  Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out. I work with many foreigners and they all have the proper papers and documentation, it is not that hard to get.  If you want a better life than where you are, and you think that the great country of the USA is the place to be, then get the proper documentation and paperwork taken care of.  Why would you want to come to our country as a criminal and have to keep looking over your shoulder all the time.  Makes no sense unless that is what you were to start with and what you want to remain.  In that case you have no right to ask for anything from our country, even when you are wronged by being paid less, denied medical care, etc... Our criminals in jail have the basic care as they should.  That is what you should have once you are in jail/prison. Then be deported back to your  home country.  No matter what color you are or where you come from.
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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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I don't know if I do or not. I'm not against immigrants, I'm just against the ones that insist on being here illegally. As far as I'm concerned, they can stay here if they want, just go through the process to be here legally. Most of us here are here because of immigrants, so we can't really complain about that part of it. Yes, it would provide more jobs for those of us who are citizens but let's be honest here... there aren't a whole lot of citizens who would be willing to do the work that the illegals do. Have you ever tried to help someone who victimizes our welfare system find a job? I have, a few people,and all I got was, 'can't do that, won't do that, ewww, that's not enough money for THAT kind of work.' The people who are on welfare that are honest workers that wouldn't be an issue, but unfortunately I think those people are a minority. Good question!
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your wife broke the law and was caught. She was penalised and should have been. When they said she had to go home, what was the part that was misunderstood,  was it the  "GO"  or was it the "HOME"?  I have a little sympathy, but not much. My wife came here the legal way and it took her over 2 years to accomplish this. Taking responcibility for your actions is all part of being an adult and a good citizen. Now you wait. It may not be fair, but I don't like the fact that 12 million illegal aliens have flooded accross my insecure borders and I have to deal with that bit of unfair news myself. Suck it up.
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We definately are too leniant.  Other countries throw people in jail just for hiring illegal immigrants.  They really need to get over themselves, go back to Mexico, and fight for a change in their own government instead of trying to move in on us and change who we are.
95745
I think they should be tried, sentanced and put in jail. You people don't seem to see the big picture here. You think they're helping mexican immigrants. But as we increase the amount of people in this country who A.) don't vote, B.) Don't register C.) Don't pay taxes because they don't want to register for a social security number D.) Don't want to learn english because the bleeding hearts of this country want to help them.....this country will have to lean more and more on those of us who ARE legal. ARE paying taxes ARE keeping the money we earn at our jobs INSIDE this country. Taxes will have to go up to compensate. And who do you think are taxing our medical systems for care because they don't pay medical insurance? And good luck paying for your bleeding heart through your pocket.
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I was also thinking about this today and I understand why our government is seeking to fix this problem.  What I don't understand is why they think they have a right to be here when they're here illegally.  It is sad because they are trying to improve their lives and their family's life but there is a legal way to go about it and if you're wrong, you're wrong and shouldn't be upset when the government is trying to take care of it.  \n\nIt might seem harsh especially because I have plenty of friends who are immigrants and 1 who was even illegal for a period of time.  But its not fair to those of us who live here and pay taxes, and its also not fair to those immigrants who waited and came here legally.
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I agree that a large number of illegals do try to make money off of drugs. and I also agree that they are crossing to make a better life for themselves. With that said they are still "Illegals" which means they have committed a crime and should be sent back and/or punished. There is a legal process they can follow that will allow they to come to America and work legally.
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I am a legal immigrant from Australia.\n\nI haven't been able to work for years due to immigration law, but i don't whine and moan about it, i deal with it and wait in line until i have the money to pay for most of the process.\n\nGive illegals a break? You have to be shittin me.\n\nInstead... oh we will just give them amnesty and reward illegal activity. For fuck sake ILLEGAL IS ILLEGAL.\n\nWhy should i who did everything legal wait for years and let these bastards just get a free ride? FAIR..I think not.\n\nFlame me you wankers, like a i really care.
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I hope legal immigration continues.  Fresh blood is good for countries, just like it is for families.  Every culture brings new ideas, new ways of doing things, approaching a problem, etc.  Illegal immigrants have got to be stopped. They are a huge drain on the economy of any country who has large numbers of them.  This is a problem that must be addressed and solved in the very near future.
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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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Well we already know there not going to all have to leave. so we do need to consider this. They should have guidelines. Ones who have children born here should stay, If their  or any one is going to use welfare thye need to be forced to work untill they are on their feet, they should also be given a certain amount of time, to be able to take care of them selves. If a participant on welfare gets preganant a second time while on these services, something should happen to be said this is not ok. Before granting amnesty they should be screened, those who have commited violent crimes or  any kind of sex crime should do their time then be deported (unfortunately not all sex crimes are considered very serious) While here if they commit one of these crimes then the same for them.\nI am for amnesty but not for ppl who commit violent crimes.\nSecure our borders.\n\nk I wanted to write more but gotta get back to work.