Anti-war protesters were frequently told they had to pay for expensive permits and pay for their own policing. Many have been arrested and investigated for demanding their rights to a peaceful assembly. And for having a politically incorrect opinion. Now people who don't even belong here are screaming and yelling in the streets for rights they don't have here. And the people in charge are doing nothing.
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While I do have some empathy for the illegal immigrants, this also blows me away!  I don't see how they have the gall to march in the streets of a country that they are in illegally, demanding rights and believing that they should have a say in the enacting of US laws.  Yes, I understand that they are human beings, and deserve to be treated humanely, but they don't have the right to barge in to a country and make these demands.  They have the right to do this in their own countries and this is what they should be doing in their own countries to try to make things better for themselves and their families there.  They need to direct this anger at the governments of their own countries who are the real reason why they find themselves seeking a better life in another country.  If they can gather together in such an organized fashion in the US, why can't they do the same at home and cause a REAL change for the better of their own people?  They need to be this forthright and demanding at home!  Why are they so hesitant to direct this energy and feeling of entitlement where it belongs - in their home countries???\n\nThis, to me, is like someone barging through the front door of your home and demanding that they are going to clean your house and mow your lawn and wash your car for $2.00 per hour and in return you are going to feed, clothe, and house them and pay for their children's education in your schools and you are going to pay for their medical care and you are going to be happy to do it or else they are going to get all of their friends and family to march in front of your house and protest and demand until you give in to their demands, because they are human beings and deserve this.
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They ran out of excuses to ditch school so using "protest" as a form of excuse.  That's why they shouldn't be here because the take things for granted and honor what priviledge they have.\n\nMaybe that's why those groups don't understand the word "illegal", and with no dignity whatsoever go demand for rights they dont even have.  No shame!
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Yeah, I already knew this before the video.  Any non-illegals that marched are just sheep that dont understand the issue at all.  Its time to get all the Illegals sent home.  Legals are great, but our social structure cannot handle this flood of illegals.  Some good news- the INS just arrewsted 70 illegals from a single builder in the Cincinnati area yesterday, and they say that more arrests are coming at other builders shortly.  They also arrested a number of the Americans that hired them, and raided the coirporate HQ to get the financial records.  Hopefully they step up this initiative nationally, and really start throwing them out.
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The British authorities, in order to keep people from gathering together to discuss revolution, made unauthorized assemblies (of people) illegal, and made it illegal for more than a certain (small) number of people to gather together, because then they might make plans against British rule.  So the Founders of course wanted the right to assemble -- and talk about anything they wanted to -- to be one of the guaranteed freedoms from government.
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Many countries feel that we are contributing to the problem by not protesting it. Yeah, our government is doing all of the action, but what are we doing about it? Where is the international coverage of our uprisings in the streets? We just complain amongst ourselves, and do nothing by way of protest. War in Vietnam, protests in the streets all day every day. War in the Gulf, nothing, War in the Gulf again, nothing. People don't hate us because we are American, people hate us because we are lazy. Too lazy to change a government that is not working for the majority of the people. Next time travelling, tell people you are Canadian.\n\nGonzo: I agree with your statements. There are many liberties that we take for granted. Many that we do not exercise, as well.
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I agree with you to a point.  This government isn't that weak to listen to some protesters.  But they are doing something about it.  Other people gripe...and do...NOTHING.  That will really get you nowhere.  What are you doing about gas prices?  I know you're griping, but they you are, filling your tank up once more.  Protesters do something.  They gripe to the right people.  The media love this stuff.  Either that or a rescue story of a stupid dog.  \n\nEven though protesting gets you nowhere, doing nothing gets you some place worse.
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You're right! What gives them the right to stick their noses into others' businesses? The only reason there is violence in the streets is because of the cops' presence. The police presence has created the rise of insurgents.\n\nIsn't it obvious that there would be no violence or crime if there were no police?
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I'll Second that and give you a pat on the back, but i think a protest doesnt help anything, it just causes trouble for all the other people than the ones you are trying to affect in the first place anyways.
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The protests have an un-wanted effect on Americans period.\nNot just white people.\nThere protests sent a messgae of how much they dislike this country. That does not help their cause one bit.
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No, it did not change my mind. Most who protested are illegals (many were not) and by protesting and leaving the job for a day they thumbed their noses at the very people who gave them jobs (illegally or not, they were given jobs). Biting the hand that feeds you to use a cliche.  Also, they are here ILLEGALLY, that means they are in violation of our laws. I commend those who came here legally and fought long and hard for their citizenship, so we are now just to hand it over because they are protesting? What about all those people who have studied and worked hard to become citizens?  What a slap in their face.
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As you say, I think you are generalising. However, if you have stayed in a country where there was a war all your life, and you have been scared day and night for your and your family's safety, sometimes you can end up being like that.  Besides, for many international and civil war going on in many other parts of the world, Britain is not completely innocent, and very often guilty for making the cause, exporting weapons etc.  And those people do know what's going on, but they still had to come to Britain for their safety.  I don't think that is any easy, and am sure that every time when they here about what's happening in their countries, they must get frustrated.  In addition, there are so many immigrant-haters in this country, who have no idea about why immigrants had to be immigrants, and that's not helping at all. \nBut I'm not going to say they have a right to be violent, if they are, as violence is never right.  There are so many non-violent immigrants from war torn countries, and if you are a violent one, then how can justify your action to them?  I believe with enough support, protection and peace in the mind, everyone can be a peaceful person, and we have to help them to achieve that.
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It has happened before.\n\nIn this day and age the military is too strong, and the reality is you would never get enough people who care enough about any given issue to have any real impact, other than a protest.
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I think our society is becoming more communist everyday. These laws are quietly passed by legislature to feed the government more money (you're right) You should really stop complaining and start getting involved with your government on a local level and on a state level. Write to your congressman and tell them how you feel. Might not change anything today, but if we all write and b!tch long enough, we may just get what we want, it worked for Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, and Malcolm X. Our forefathers in America bitched and fought hard for what we used to have- FREEDOM. As for COPS- These are puny pawns who enjoy being used by the government machine. They are small men and women inside, that's why they have to feel important carrying a gun and bullying little gals like you. Why do you think it takes 5-10 cops to pull over a black guy? Because they know they don't stand a chance, black men are lightening quick to disarm a cop of their bully weapon, and stand up to them on a man to man level. Women cops you say? The only female cop that pulled me over, didn't even come up to my car window, she called for 2 back-up squads. She didn't belong on a police force- she belonged in a quilting bee! (along with the other pu$$y cops)
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If one person went on the street and protested against the government, nobody would listen to him/her. And if the authorities get a hold of him/her, then they would make their life a hell.\n\nBut if a large amount of people gather on the street, they get media coverage and their voices would be heard much more loudly and clearly. Also, they would not be able to punish all the people since the authorities cannot punish a thousands of people. As a result, it is surprisingly safer to protest in groups than as an individual. \n\nHowever, there have been instances where even protest by large groups have been quashed (Read about Tiananmen Square  students protest in 1989 if you are interested).
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They are criminals. They violated our laws on Imigration. They break the law to gain employment. THEY ARE CRIMINALS. IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PEOPLE ARRESTED THEM FOR WHAT THEY HAVE DONE. THEY WOULD GO TO JAIL AND BE RETURNED TO THEIR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.THIS MAKES THEM ILLEGAL (UN LAWFUL)
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We may have a lot to complain about but at least we have civil rights. Many people, like my husband, flee a country with a  political regime that makes daily life for its citizenry downright miserable. What we complain about in the USA is frivolous and petty in comparison with the real troubles facing citizens of many of the countries in the world today.
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The illegals were allowed to protest because of their sheer numbers. The authorities just threw up their hands and said the best way to handle it is to try not to piss them off. I bet the little bastards didn't even have to pay for permits and their own policing. Remember how different the response was to anti-war protesters? And they were legal citizens with the right to protest. Remember the people who were being arrested for wearing peace symbols in public? So now the illegals can fly the mexican flag and hang ours upside down and it's called freedom of speech. But only for illegals, not citizens. I am as perplexed by this as you are. Actually now that I think about it I'm not. Nobody cares what happens to Americans, not even our leaders. But if we tried to stop the illegals from protesting we would be viewed as racists.