I like most of the mexican people i have met. They are hard workers who only want to get ahead in life. I think we should welcome them with open arms. If i was in ther places i would hope i would have the courage to do what they are doing.
208324
The only thing that I have to say is this- EVERYONE should have a right to live where they want to live, EVERYONE should have the freedom that we Americans take for granted and if that means opening the borders than I am all for it, they want the same things we want a honest living a happy healthy family and the right to live in freedom. But unfortunately we live in a greedy world where people are going to do whatever they can, to stop this from happening, it is sad.
343661
I agree. Alot of people where I live really talk down Mexicans,haitians,ect. And I can say that just like all races,there are many uneducated,lazy people. However, if you open your eyes ( I live among many many Mexicans) they work quite hard. The woman who dont work bust their butts to care for the kids on their own and cook,I see them walking with groceries down the streeyt with babies in their arms. Thats hard work! Many of the men work hard out in the heat,even the "drunks" still are out there working. Too many people are just very judgemental about other races and like you said,THATS uneducated.
108554
I agree completely.  I love my country, it is truly the land of the free and the home of the brave.  I think that with respect to immigration, we have to do what is in OUR national interests, not the national interests of Mexico or any other country.  It is simply not in our national interests to have the massive illegal population taking our jobs, driving down wages, using up government services, taxing the environment and causing a housing shortage.
308618
There are SO many I respect on immigration.....YET do not agree with.  \n\nYou mentioned DAR.....he is perhaps the only one who isn't 100 percent one sided.  By that I mean so Pro he can't see Con....or likewise.  \n\nI love the passion of some of these people.  I wish this passion could be bottled and sent to DC.  That is the only place we (any of us) are going to make a difference.\n\nAlso....my stance on holding the employers responsible has never wavered.  If you choose to call these people felons....well than you damn well better call the employers felons.  \n\nStill everyone uses the race card....that is not significant in this crisis......until you get a poster who says...."Because a Mexican did this to me.....or because I lost my job to a wet back".  Well than how do we not expect racism and call it out. \n\nGood question.....I probably could have answered better....but I happen to be one of those "bleeding hearts" that get posted about so often.\n\nPeace
613625
Yeahhhh!  Let's be just like Mexico! That's something to aspire to.  I assume your point is that we shouldn't let Mexicans come across our borders because they don't let Americans in.  So basically, you're suggesting that we should adopt the social policies of a THIRD WORLD NATION!!
525886
Hi, Apparently they do have something to prove if their peers think of them the way you do.  You are stereotyping by saying all Mexicans drink and womanize.  Those characteristics can be found in all races and all nationalities, including yours.  I think it is very racist and prejudicial to think like you do.  I feel sorry for you and hope that you can someday be more compassionate with  people of all races.
105648
There are over 200 million US citizens, so you probably have more than one opinion!  I as one US citizen don't feel threatened by Mexican immigration.  The system we currently have is broken.  I believe the law should not be broken and employers should be fined if they hire illegals.  At the same time, why not let Mexicans come legally to the US, give them Social Security numbers and keep everybody paying into the social programs.  Many illegals are paid cash, which means there is less money going to pay for the soon to retire baby boomers.  Mexico has a young population, but the US has a aging population.  The US needs more Mexican immigration.  If people come to work, fine.  I wouldn't want people to come and to demand social programs and services in Spanish.
296031
i don't care what anybody thinks. this is MY country today , tomorrow, and forever. i will NOT have a country that i can love if we let every JOSE(yes i said JOSE) and his brother come over here to live off of the system. to bad if i step on your feet. i am an American citizen and all i am asking for is the right to be free from the people that do not respect MY country. how can they say they respect America if they hang the mexican flag and sing in spanish. respect is a two way street. you need to give some in order to receive some. as far as i can see, we are giving way more than we are getting in return. KEEP THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS OUT AND THEN THERE WILL BE A FUTURE FOR MY CHILDREN, AMERICAN CITIZENS.
303279
Look right now mexicans aren't my most loved people however yes I think everyone deserves a right to immigrate but there still has to be restrictions on entry for the economy to survive.
301622
I don't think anyone wants to see 'guest worker' ANYTHING until about 1/2 million mexicans go HOME. After that starts to happen,then we can start talking about work permits and all that jazz....but right now, Mexico's got a problem, they forgot they LOST the war of 1848 and that americans are just going to stand idly by while they walk back in en masse. The border patrol says Bush's plan is horse%%%%,so we'll have to wait and see what's really going on with this issue, and whether or not this administration's going to carry off the kind of reforms that will make Mexico sit up and take notice...Mexico doesn't just want 2 bites, they want the WHOLE enchilada. They use their people as tools for their policy goals...hold the baby CLOSER to the camera LOLOL
308118
yes i do...a lot of them...and i'm not 'illegal' i'm an american mutt...i researched in hs i have 16 different nationalities in my tree...my branches are far spread...i don't think they are bad and sponging and free riders and classless!!!! i know hard working upstanding people!!!!! sure they aren't all good, but come on neither are 'americans'... i like your questions pancha! i think you are a very smart girl...and i don't know what nationality you are, but i am as my father says, half texan...and half 15 other nationalities...and if you can tell me that a texan isn't a nationality, then why the heck don't we just decide that mexican isn't either and start working with the issues, not against them. sorry, i don't agree with that idiot above me..we can and we do help all...we help them we help us we help other countries...i HATE the small mindedness narrow viewed of the big picture which is it's not a problem, it could be if handled properly a very profitable business...and look, some people are using that now....Americans are so lame...and yes, I am one! Born in San Diego!
342712
US immigration officials should take a look at those.  If Mexico wants to be that harsh to other country's citizens, well by golly, we should be that harsh to theirs!  Maybe then we won't have so many Mexican migrant workers crossing over our border illegally to get free education, free medical care and free housing.
507955
I would do exactly what you are doing and get work wherever i could! i worked as a topless dancer to support my daughter after she was born there should be no laws keeping Mexicans from coming here!!!!!!!! there are people from all other countries and they don't get in trouble!!!!!!!! American people are spoiled and there are plenty of jobs for everyone!!!!!!!!!!! i support you all the way god bless and viva la Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!
236533
I understand how you feel.  I am very sympathetic about the immigrants wanting to become citizens.  I believe that I would also do what ever I could to make a better life for my family.  BUT... the present protests going on, has really ticked me off, and one of the biggest reasons was seeing them waving the Mexican flag.  If they would like to become AMERICAN citizens then they shoudl all be waving the AMERICAN flag.  To me anyone that is waving the Mexican flag is saying in effect " I don't really want to give up my sovereignty to my country, I want to be a Mexican citizen with the rights here also" You just can't have it both ways.  There is nothing wrong with being proud of where you came from, but to be an American, your loyalty should be to the US
290699
i do... the usa call themselves the land of the brave and free isn't it, so...be brave to take illegals as they do the jobs your own people don't want to , feel free to welcome them as you can learn from them , it is called multucultural exchange...
234911
Because we smell nice?  LOL!  Because I am proud of my country and of being an American.  How would it look if I treated our visitors like crap?  It's no sweat off my butt if you want to come to my country and live.  We are the melting pot.  We all came from somewhere else and guess what?  Some of our most incredibly beautiful people here are all the result of mixed races.  I am friendly because I feel that I was blessed to be born here and I don't mind sharing the wealth this beautiful country has to offer.
118749
It is a very touchy subject because yes they shouldn't be allowed to come over and be over here illegally, but at the same time them being illegal doesn't mean that they should be allowed to be taken advantage of and exploited by greedy business owners.  And for the "the U.S. used to be Mexico" argument, that is lame because almost every piece of land was at one time owned by different peoples, we took it just as people have been taking land since the beginning of time.