I would suspect that if these people are so proud of their countries that they would want to live and work there.  It is the case that their countries must be the armpit of central and south america and if they really loved their countries that they would still live and work there.  If these countries are so oppressive to their citizens then why would an immigrant really care about their birth county.  I am not looking for a contradicting answer.  I want a simple straight forward answer.
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it is Ignorance. They are showing support for the country that they are illegally fleeing from to be in the U.S. though it could be argued that they are showing support for their heritage and culture.  and if that is the case that is fine . But I consider it ignorant if they are protesting to stay within this country which they are already in ILLEGALLY! It does not gain them any favor. Because in all REALITY they do not have the right to protest picket or march unless they are legally in the country. technically they should all be arrested and deported because they have no legal right to be here.
110275
I don't think so. Whose gonna do the unwanted jobs then? Easy for some people to say yes but they wouldn't dare do the jobs these people do. Did you ever think that some of these people came here legally to be able to support their families but majority of them ended up being abused by their employers so they ended up illegals? I have heard a lot of stories and verified them. Some of the bad things that happened to them were done by by our fellow Americans and you talk of having electric fences? What's the matter with you? I bet your ancestors would love to hear your comments when they came here as immigrants too. If they'd have known what the future generation would be maybe they would have aborted you.
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Pancha, you see, people like Hellow Hellow (Stupid name i may add), are afraid of immigrant workers because they are insecure about their own being, the bill that you where referring (Which these stupid hell ow hellow fellow run to the google and research in two minutes) was a Smokescreen to put to rest in a nice way the fact that America Depends on those workers in order to survive, and not offending the insecure population. The will continue to happen because these nation was founded on that principal. Immigrants have created this nation and continue to preserve, whether this idiot HellowHellow wants it or not.
332787
That's a great question.  I don't know but my guess is maybe they know they have a better chance of changing America than the country they came from. Most immigrants leave their country for economic, religious, or safety reasons.
251177
One would think that they would be opposed to illegal immigration. In a perfect world everyone would do the right thing all of the time regardless of familial affiliation. We do not however live in a perfect world. There or also political forces out there stirring up legal immigrants for political gain.
349094
In denial!  They seem to think that it is quiet alright for them to commit a crime of being illegal.  The just do not understand exactly that being an illegal is committing a crime.  There is just no legal or common sense reasons why they want to illegally immigrate.  If their supporters are so into supporting them, why don't the supporters get together, financially, and help them better their lives in the country where they are from and not in this country as illegals.
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I understand EXACTLY what you mean....don't LISTEN to these people who want to sit there and defend the ILLEGALS from coming into our country....it's OUR country....and you are right....we were born here because of how hard our fore fathers worked for this country....Here's a good example of this issue put in different terms....\nOk, so my mom and dad work REALLY hard to make our house nice and make sure that it is ours so we can enjoy the freedom of owning a beautiful house....well say we let our friend in of another nationality and they really like it in the house.  Well, say that person brings 2 more friends and we all live their happily in the nice house that my PARENTS made perfect....Then say that those 3 "immigrants" in the house were to get upset because the rest of their family couldn't come because there wasn't enough room and then they began boycotting us out of the house.  Eventually they would push us the whole way out of the house leaving this BEATIFUL house to people who DID NOT WORK FOR IT.....that's how it is in AMERICA....Come over LEGALLY and you're fine...when you start breaking OUR rules that WE made...then get the f*** out, you can't respect our rules, you leave.
668617
I believe immigration is a great thing. i would not be American if immigration was not allowed. My father immigrated here form Canada. But do it by the laws in places. You come to a country for a better life but start it off by breaking laws of that country. Citizens will not and do not look kindly on this.  If you do not respect the country or it's people, how do you expect them to respect you??
152150
ok u know what?... i'm going to be honest with u.. cause this is actually making me crazy!... i've been talking about this issues for more than weeks now..  had big arguments with my father because of this... my famyly came to the united states with visa.. after a couple of years the united states granted us the residence... to all this.. my parents had been paying taxes since they arrive to this country and decided to stay... this is the case for many people.. that dont actually are from MEXICO .. for your information and for many others that are going to read this.. let me tell u this... many people that happen to come to the united states are also from south america and central america... and many "north americans" tend to label everyone as MEXICANS... this bring disconfort to many people.. i think u should start thinking about how u think about this....\ni know many people that work and do a lot for this country's economy.. and i do agree that many people that want to be legal here don't deserve it... and those should be returned to their own country... \ni also think that many people living here need to get educated and realize that if they're going to protest for their legal status.. they shouldn't be taking their countries flag because of course.. we're talking about USA... not mexico, guatemala, el salvador and many other countries.. they came here.. they live here and they should learn to speak english and become civilized people... \ni also think that the idea of singing the national us anthem in spanish was a bad idea.. i know it was done with the best thoughts but i agree when they say that the anthem it's something that should be sang in the language of the country... i would feel offended by something like that too.. and i ask for an apology to those that agree with me...
358243
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.
434344
This is the problem with illegal immigrant they are loyal to their country of origin and all they care about is that country. This is the reason they don't care what they do here in the USA, legal or illegal, all they know that this is not their country and they don't care. Experts say that we the American people have to wait two or three generations of their born in order for them to be loyal to the USA and that's not even guarantee. Mean while they corrupt, steal and drain our economy. You cannot served to god because when the time comes you are going to hate one of them, you have to pick who you are going to serve.Do you think that fair, I don't. I'm an American, proud and will give my life for my country. I almost did in Vietnam as a Special Forces officer.
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The citizens of 'some' countries have a less strenuous way of getting food, money, housing, jobs. Go next door to the USA, sneak in and get it all. That way they don't have to work for it like our forefathers did. We can stand tall with our heads up and be proud that our ancestors worked and toiled and did without and fought wars so our generations would have a better life. Now, who reaps the rewards? ILLEGAL people coming in by the thousands a day.  "Why cook when there's a free smorgasbord next door"\n\nTo - I will let y...  First of all I'm very proud to be an American, and you can call me names, that's typical of uneducated ..umm..'people' who can't see how all this is affecting Americans now and will affect us generations from now. I have absolutely nothing against people of any race or origin, including Mexicans. It's the ILLEGAL immigrants, who come here with their hand out, breaking laws, demanding rights (why??they are NOT even LEGAL citizens!!) It just so happens it's the MEXICANS and others from our southern border who are coming in such large numbers it is overwhelming our economy, our communities, our country.\n As for my Harley, I LOVE IT!! As for my boyfriend, his name is "KILLER", for a reason.  LMAO!!
365756
That's a great question.....I live in a sanctuary city, on the border.....We have many day workers who are illegal and come for the day to work and then go back home and they bother no one.....They are never really asked for status.....Some of course live here.....We rarely have crimes committed by illegals, all crime is committed by citizens.....Illegals, for the most part come only to work and do there best to stay out of trouble or the limelight, they would not dare protest, because no one here really minds them living here......And there is nothing to protest....This has been my experience, and I can only speak from my experience.....
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Caz, not every American is anti-immigrant. My family has been in this country for a long time but I have been around Mexican people all my life. 99% of immigrants come here seeking work and a better life for their families. I feel that the people who want to immigrate here represent the best of their countries - they are the ones willing to risk their lives to come here and work - they are the most ambitious ones - and the ones who will make the best Americans!
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Yes, I think it's a common attitude. It's called ethnocentrism. One point you neglected to consider, however, is that illegal aliens are actually the ones doing the menial labor that you don't want to do and that you don't want your kids to do. If they leave, perhaps your kids will be the ones to take their place picking tomatoes in the field. Who knows?\n\nI think people have misconstrued what the protestors are trying to say. They are simply trying to raise awareness about the fact that they, too, contribute to our economy. They work at jobs most of us do not want, and they do it for pay we wouldn't accept. They may or may not pay income taxes, but they pay sales taxes on the American goods they purchase from American companies. Most of them obey the laws and mind their own business, which makes sense if you keep in mind that they have to keep their noses clean if they don't want to be caught and kicked out of the country. They're not asking for a helping hand; they're just asking for permission to continue contributing in a society that needs their work, whether we want to admit it or not.\n\nThat said, I don't think any of us wants to see illegal aliens given a free ride to citizenship. I don't have to hate Mexicans to want immigration reform. But the simple matter is that if I'm unhappy with the number of illegal immigrants in this country, then I should at the very least look at my own behavior and see if I'm contributing to the problem. If you're serious about wanting to keep illegal immigrants out, then stop wasting your time hating and start taking action. Write your state and national officials and tell them that you expect them to pass and FUND laws that will make it easier to catch illegal aliens and to fine companies and industries that hire them, and don't forget to add that you're willing to pay higher prices for your tomatoes, peaches, and clothing if that's what it takes.\n\nBest of luck.
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I bet you if we weren't so strong and say Mexico or Cuba were regional powers, they'd deport us on the spot, right? But since we're the power, they come crying to us saying "don't be cruel, think about us". Double standard? Yes, definitely. The reason why we have many illegals is that we're too generous. But if we hasd illegals go to their backyards, I'd bet you they'd have fits!! We don't deport them maybe because we feel sorry about them.
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I agree with you.  People are people. There are good immigrants and bad ones just like there are bad citizens and good ones.  I think some people just need to alienate and opress others to feel good about themselves.