Who would you prefer to get amnesty/citizenship in USA-illegal hispanic immigrants or highly skilled asians?
344899
Who's to say that all illegal immigrants from South America are unskilled? That's a poor conclusion. Yes - people who are skilled and come to the US legally are better for the system than those who are not. But legally or not, many come to the US to escape prejudice and discrimination in their own countries (which is ironic the come to the States.. but that's for another conversation). So why already greet them with stereotypes? Especially from people who perhaps are trying to leave behind similar issues.
332054
I'm a future Latino citizen.  I'd be happy to have a good and generous guest-worker program in place for low-wage workers, tight control of the border, and amnesty for illegal immigrants who have taken roots in the US.  I would hate to see sixty year old people who have nothing left in their own countries deported to satisfy the lust for revenge of some.  I am pretty sure that many of the people who rant and rave against illegals have ancestors who came to the US when the US had much laxer immigration policies, policies that allowed the uneducated, the illiterate, the poor, the hard-working, to come to the US and pursue the American dream.
383258
The short answer is money.  Immigrants who enter your country legally should be a benefit to the economy and not a drain as they often fill voids in the labor force.  The long answer is that you guys elected the worst president you've ever had, and that he doesn't know anything about whats best for anyone other than himself.  And even then, someone usually has to whisper in his ear.
388197
Who says that Seniors are not concerned about illegal immigration and amnesty?  I am a Senior citizen and I have been against illegal immigration and amnesty... I think that all illegal immigrants should be sent back home and made to apply for a visa.. whether a working visa or a student visa or a visiting visa... but first... there has to be a SOLID border that they cannot get across... and all companies should be heavily taxed and fined for each illegal alien that is found working for them... If a company is fined... by an increase in their taxes and a fine for each illegal alien they have in their employ... once there are no jobs... there will be no illegal immigrants... So... DO NOT make the assumption that Seniors are not concerned about illegal immigration... WE ARE!!!
867360
I don't think most Americans would know one from the other! In my town we have over 30 thousand Asians...and as far I can tell...they all work very hard, and don't fleece the government\nI can not tell if one or the other is being more discriminated against!
924463
How about an illegal alien.  I would like to take a whack at one of those.
515953
No.  We were both prior to this travesty.  It's obvious politicians from both sides are just trying to win votes from the immigrants, both legal and illegal.  \n\nWe have always accepted, if not always been welcoming to, legal immigrants.  I think it's a severe miscarriage of justice to grant amnesty to 11,000,000 law breakers.  It makes a mockery of the effort the legal immigrants put into earning their citizenship.\n\nAnd why is it incumbent upon us to accept these illegals? Have you familiarized yourself with Mexico's laws? They have made it illegal for anyone not a native of Mexico to have a job there.  What do you think the reaction would be if the US did the same thing?\n\nBy the way, is Mrs. Jeb Bush related to El Presidente Fox? It's a rumor I heard, but don't know if it's true.  (Serious question, not an accusation or statement of fact.)
315206
The question is: Would I hire an American to work? I would totally not hire an American to work, I would go for an immigrant, not just necessary illegal, but any kind and specially Hispanic. I mean they work the best, why would I not? \n\nThey have the right to work, to fight for their life, to have better life, I would
369771
Y DIDN'T YOU ASK THOSE CN GIRLS??\nOH .. PLEASE NOT ONLY CHINESE... KOREAN..FILIPINA..THAI...LAOS..VIETNAMESE...RUSSIAN...POLISH..IRISH... SCOTISH.. BRITISH..FRENCH.. SPANISH..MEXICAN..  AND THE REST OF THE NATIONS (WHATEVER I'M MISSING)... \nMAINLY GO FOR GREENCARD.. 2ND.. MONEY.. 3RD.. PROBABLY LOVE (TAKE A LONG TIME TO DEVELOP THIS STAGE AFTER GREENCARD)\n\nDON'T THAT DID NOT WANT TO GOING OUT W/ FOREIGNER CUZ THEY LIKE TO STAY IN THEIR OWN RACE AND CULTURE.
1144134
No.  \n\nI would like to see a CONDITIONAL amnesty given to all the illegals here now. (Assuming we are stopping more from coming in). The conditions ...\n\nThey must learn basic English.\nThey must learn some American history and culture.\nThey must be financially dependent, i.e., either employed or have a financial sponsor.\nThey must swear their allegiance to America and be signed up for the draft. (Within the draft eligibility guidelines)\nThey will have a FELONY conviction on their records so they can never posses a gun or vote, even if they become citizens.\n\nThey must do this within a time frame, such as 1 year. If they don't, or at least show effort after the time frame, they will be deported.\n\nThis will only work if we protect our borders. If we keep allowing them in, it's just a waste of time!
1136338
I find that the Chinese can be the most reflective nationality...The Japanese are the most careful when it comes to preservation and balance...The Koreans have the best language in the world, bar none...The Vietnamese have a pride and self-respect that is unmatched...The Filipinos have a strength that most others in their position would scarcely uphold... Hard to choose. Nice question. :)
780215
I want to have those with a criminal record deported. I want to see enforcement of our laws(no social services, no sanctuary cities, stiff penalties for those who hire illegals, no more exploited little babies used for citzenship, better training for border patrol, zero tolerance for ID theft, fraud, and those who traffick people, and the like). \nIf you can't get a job here, and you can't get government help of any kind, you can't have a baby so you can use it for citizenship,you are going to go home on your own- and it doesn't cost the taxpayer a dime. And it will make the business of having a secure border alot easier. Who is going to come illegally if they can't work here?
318441
The Asian people are highly motivated. They are the better educated of the Americans,blacks, mexican people in the U.S. They strive to be the best and they are... look in any classroom. if there is one or two orientals there.. you can be sure that they are the top of the class
1007317
why is your avatar brown? do u know the same proponents for these immigrant acts could turn on you by revoking your citizenship if you're 1st generation American. They are proposing that if your parents are illegal and you are born here, that you be illegal as well. It doesn't matter that you grew up here or speak perfect English and this is the only culture you know. I am not for less or more border protection, I am against non-sensical immigration laws that call it a felony if I help an immigrant by giving them food, water or a place to rest their head. What about the church helping these people? What about doctors for that matter? Racist legislators want to call it aiding and abetting a felon. Yes, make no mistake about it, it's pure unadulterated racism.
689246
Absolutely!! Either party if they supported Amnesty aka allowing criminals to stay(illegals are breaking the law and as such are criminals)will not get my vote and I will be sure to share info about all representatives voting records for this area with all neighbors,family and friends,not getting any votes from here:)
581967
There is a difference we have legals that took the time to go about things the right way ,so they can have a right to vote,right to our health care,rights to our jobs and the rights to have a better oppertunity to do better or not to do better,versus the illegals who are in this country and demand rights, grab our jobs for lower wages,soak up our public health care,drive with out insurance you have to chase them down after an acciedent because of them being Illegal, now I dont mind hispanics I live in a hispanic area and see many wonderful things like small bussines'es a tight community and a passion for celebration for life, and a desire to work hard to get what they desire a peice of a american dream that alot of ppl thinks is owed to them,this I can embrace I ask for it to be done legally,
422525
Hm.  An illegal immigrant who speaks pretty good English and is self-employed vs. a fascist McCarthy-wannabe.  Who would you like deported?  The person who assimilated well to America, or the reactionary lunatic who prefers to steer America in the direction of vigilantism?\n\n-----\n\nHey, furnace: people can think that illegal immigrants should be deported and at the same time think that it is utterly inappropriate to cultivate a culture of vigilantism.  Citizens reporting other citizens to Big Brother?  Sounds just like the Communist Soviet Union to me.  It's disgraceful and stupid.  No, it isn't racist (necessarily), but it is absolutely fascistic.