why are people so envolved in the protest for immigrants?
353861
Because too many immigrants are coming in illegally and could be the next terrorist against the United States.
1109762
Um, we/they do, you just don't hear about it because the news doesn't give a damn about Mexico.\nit's difficult to organize because our voices do not resonate as far as Mexico City, and to protest within the boundaries of Mexico would be to sign one's own death sentence, instead it is subtle political movements, the rise of the socialist party on local levels, voting to make change as far as one's vote counts, which is only on a state/local level. \nthe atrocities committed by the Mexican government are too numerous and too well disguised and denied to illustrate, the only one they have done a poor enough job of hiding to use against them are the murders in Juarez.\nThe key organization of protest against Mexico stemming from the murders is Las Amigas De Las Mujeres De Juarez. It encompasses the border around Juarez including the cities and towns of Las Cruces, New Mexico; El Paso, Texas; Anthony, both the Texas and New Mexico sides; and many other small towns in the area.\nMany of the protests are simple and very similar to those of Native Americans, such as a refusal to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. To many of us it is an idiotic celebration of a hollow victory, that was when we won the battle against France and personally we don’t really care about that. The immigration restrictions worry us because they keep people who are being killed and oppressed daily trapped, it’s like when the US refused to take the Jews from Germany. \nAnd we don’t send our money back to Mexico itself; we send it to our family members so that they can eventually save enough to join us in America. As for free healthcare and free education, it doesn’t exist. As much as you would like to think so nothing is free, often times we have to work in the fields as migrant workers to make enough money to pay to have somewhere to live and enough to eat to survive, social programs like “the projects,” welfare, and food stamps do not apply to us because we are not citizens. \nIronically we are often more a representation of “The American Work Ethic” than many of your rich white Americans. They don't start from nothing, or if they do it is rare.
599161
The only thing ive noticed is no one is prepared to listen to anyone elses views, sticking to theyre own even if it is wrong, unjust or just a plain dumb response.\n\nBut then that probably because its easier to argue over something when you dont know the facts and realise the world is changing everyday than to be bothered putting it a critical argument.\n\nI mean so many people have said its against the law as if they never take a step outside the front door and cause a crime. I mean, how many here have downloaded a movie off the internet...then have the hypocracy to say the illegals are breaking the law. I can bet a fair few of them, and those who say no ive never done a crime and just talking out of theyre arse.
315551
Actually ALL US Citizens have the right to protest.  All people that are here with VISA's can be deported for protesting based on thier VISA's agreement. (They are here to work)\nIllegal Aliens are not suppose to be here, so therefore do not have any rights.  We have given them some rights and some benifits, but all of that should stop because we are rewarding illegal behavior.
961388
Well in recent years, we have had an alarming increase in the number of illegal immigrants. With so many people here illegally, it is becoming harder for us to accept legal immigrants into our country. Then there are some people who do not know the difference between a legal immigrant and an illegal immigrant so there is a dislike of immigrants in general.
433661
According to a recent report on BBC TV it seems that some of them are facing having to leave the country as they do not have 'permanent leave to remain' on any basis other than their work. If the work permit is taken away (as it has apparently been in some cases) they may face deportation. \n\nHowever there are certainly protests being held, and the situation may change as the morality and legality, not to say lack of 'joined-up government', of the politicians' actions is challenged.
552565
Because of a flood of people from Mexico who are here Illegally. That is who is coming in masses-meaning not invited. They are mostly of the Mexican nationality. The Race card is being played in this problem by some. They show a different flag and demand rights that are not theirs yet. And do not want to blend but change a language. \n\nGreeks-Italians-Irish-Polish-Swedish and many more at one time came in groups (most came expected-a few jumped the boat) but they adopted our culture our laws our language-they blended. Now some(in this case from Mexico) do not want to blend-they want their own Language-they want to follow what they believe is law and keep their culture. Now it becomes a Race Issue. None of the others did this-they wanted to belong in a orderly way they wanted to unite. They had struggles but they knew how do behave in a respectful way. That is why it is a Race issue
468105
The boycott was organized so that people who claim that we do not contribute to the economy can be proven wrong. Also, to understand the immigration debate you must do some research. Find out why people are risking their lives to come to a land where they will be exploited. Think about what it would take for you to do the same thing, and realize that whatever your answer is, that is what they are going through. Research NAFTA, CAFTA, and FTAA, and you will find out why people are coming to this country. And when people start a revolution to change their situation at home, what happens? Research Salvador Allende, his ouster, and the Pinochet Regime. The complaints that some Americans have, i.e. foreigners coming into our country..., well we have been complaining about these things for decades. I guess you can blame this immigration problem on karma.\n\nAnswer for RAM- Good point, but what if your cousin had to move into your house because your burnt his house down, or you got him kicked out of his house. Most immigrants are here because of the U.S. foreign policies that they have signed with corrupt governments.
633150
I agree. I don't know about anywhere else but in Chicago there are more then Mexican immigrants going to this rally.They are a bunch of hateful people out there that just don't understand. There ignorance is being passed down to our children. Stop and think people what examples you are putting on our future!!!
478628
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.
425918
It was not just immigrants who were protesting, it was mainly informed American citizens. Even if we disagree on the matter of protests, or who protests, it is something you will have to bring up with our founding fathers. (1st Amendment) Also, in the mid 1970's, there were organized protests by neo-Nazis in the middle of largely Jewish communities that didn't garner this much outrage.  Sad, isnt it?
191564
Why don't they just stay in their country and protest? Why do they have to give me a headache. They can stay in their country and make there country a better place to be?
253111
Well I live near L.A. and driving home from work yesterday I saw no less than 10 people on the sides of roads and at bus stops waving Mexican flags and urging cars to beep.  It is nice to see them so vehemently praising their country.  So then why do they fight to stay here?\n\nThey are protesting because we are passing (or trying to pass) a national law that makes it a felony to be here illegally.   There are many nuances about this bill that make people upset, mainly that churches will have to check papers before offering charity aid to people.  This won't fly (due to separation of church and state), but other than that piece, this bill is a good idea.  \n\nThey come here and take jobs and don't pay (enough) taxes, and drain on society, but get mad when we "insult their mexican heritage".  Then go back to Mexico.  There is no law that says we have to open our gates.  Look at other countries where getting a visa is next to impossible.  We should be more like that.  This is simply my opinion.
687179
I'm guessing it may be a combination of ignorance, arrogance and a sense of entitlement.  When pressed, many of the illegals and their supporters openly admit that they consider the Southwestern US to be "occupied" territory, taken from Mexico.  This is simply a symptom of that view.
423818
Look at it from a different perspective.  A lot of people do not live around large Latino popluations and don't have a lot of exposure to them.  (This is much like me not having a lot of exposure to Albanian culture in California.  I'm sure it's there but I'm not around it.)  Most of what they know is what they see on TV.  There has been a lot of stuff in the new lately with illegal immigration.  With that are a lot of activists claiming to speak for all Latinos.  They are saying stuff like "we clean your toilets" (Antonio Villariagosa).  Since no one else is standing up to counter what is being said and that the activists are claiming to speak for the whole community, it is reasonable for some people to believe that all Latinos clean toilets.  \n\nIf you don't like the stereotypes you should work to prove them wrong and change them instead of being angry with those who believe what they are told by your activists.  Getting angry and attacking people for believing what they are told is only going to reinforce the stereotypes that you dislike.
640805
Mostly due to pro-illegal immigration people needing to make their view sound good.  They spin everything around to confuse the issue and try to get the debate focused on an area that gives them a better chance to win.  It is not racist to say that people immigrating from oter countries so do so legally and to demand that those who enter illegally are properly punished for doing so and held accountable.  It is just one of many tactcis they use to try and confuse and circumvent the real issue here.
533571
The illegal protests are hilarious. So they make good news. Legal ones lack the riotous behavior and stupidity. For instance the illegal immagrants protesting being deported. Nothing like protesting in a large group to make you less able to find the people you wish to deport. The legal ones usually are trying to make a specific point but lack a crazy gimmic to make them more likely to be noticed. You think geico has a gecko because it makes them look classy. No it's to make people remember something crazy that catches there eye.