Are there any moderates on the illegal immigration issue?
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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...
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A more important question that I don't see being asked is: "Who has let this happen?"  We have had, and still do, laws criminalizing almost all aspects of being illegal, from simply being here, to being illegal to hire them.  For the problem to be this big, police, INS, politicians, you name it, have to be complicit.  How come there is not a witch hunt in our communities to see who is responsible?\n\nIf the police accidentally shoot someone, we hold them accountable.  If a politician is caught taking bribes, we hold them responsible.  If millions of illegals come here we look the other way and pass more laws?  Does this make any sense to you guys?\n\nDon't forget this is not the first time we have talked about amnesty.  It didn't work in the 80's, it won't work now.  More laws is not the solution, punishing those who broke the law (US citizens and illegals alike) is.
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In favor:\n\n(1) It is a humane and compassionate thing to do, especially with undocumented workers who have been here for a long time, and have therefore taken roots here.  (It also helps to eschew the problem of separating families because some of the members are here illegally and some are not.)\n\n(2) It is a way to obtain some revenue: e.g., one could legalize an undocumented worker and make him or her pay--over the years, and in small amounts--the tributary debt he or she owes to the IRS, for all the years spent in the US illegally.\n\n(3) It keeps in line with America's historical openness to immigrants and refugees.\n\nAgainst:\n\n(1) It may encourage more illegal immigrants to come here.  This is a serious problem, and so amnesty should only be given if coupled with a substantial increase of border security, and a toughening of the regime of deportations, perhaps even with the criminalization of illegal trespassing.\n\n(2) It will infuriate simpletons in both parties, particularly in the Republican right-wing.\n\n(3) It will produce a block of future values-voters.
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Good question.  I'd like to hear some good reasons why they think it is acceptable too. Personally I don't think there is ANY valid argument that will fly for coming here illegally.  I'll check back.  Thanks for asking.
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I believe illegal aliens need to be addressed right now. Why wait for a resolution for another 2 years. All politicians do is talk about it and resolve nothing. My 2008 vote will be determined by what political party steps up and resolves this important issue in 2007, and not wait until the presidential election. The American people demand resolution now, not talk, the are tired of talk.
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Yeah, I think Bush's stance on illegal immigration and the presciption drug entitlement are indicators that he his more moderate than most people like to say.
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1) Many businesses rely on illegal immigrants. Quite a few Republicans don't like the idea of punishing businesses.\n\n2) 11 million people. 11 million potential voters. And neither party wants to alienate the Hispanic populace this close to the 2006 midterms.\n\n3) Many people, particularly liberals, have framed this as a race issue, rather than a law issue. Sorta kinda true, since most illegals are Hispanic, but irrelevant. I don't care if they're white, black, or green, they drain society and infest it with drugs and crime.\n\nprasoonc : Oh really? My parents filled out tons of forms to get here and make this country better. Legally. And since when did the  Native Americans have anti-immigration laws like we do?
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Please do not oversimplify the matter. There is a huge difference between legal and ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.
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Illegal immigration in the US???
680549
Yes.  They've made this an issue to all the people AGAINST illegal aliens.\n\n"Free speech gives everyone enough rope to hang themselves."
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It is not up to a political party to do something about the Illegal Alien problem.  It is up to us as a people to tell our Representatives what we want to have done about the problem.  We should learn from 9/11 that this is a serious problem that affects us all.  However many including the 9/11 terrorist's entered the country legally and then did not leave when it was time for them to.  Our INS Department does not have the staff to honestly see the job through in most cases.  We have people who have come to our country on a student visa and remain here for many years after it has been expired, and many of these people go to the INS daily trying to get some sort of status to remain here.\n\nYes we have each day people who sneak into the country, but one must realize that many Illegal Aliens came here legally and just never left.  Sometimes it is just a clerical error and others have to do with quota's.  There is a lot more problems with the illegal immigrants than most people know and understand.  The problem needs to be explored and new legislation developed to meet the needs of our country as well as be fair to those who came here legally.
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No not yet unfortunately, i hope they pass that because these illegals are causing this country money and some might say no they are not, but the way things are going it definitely will.  Either come in legally or go away!
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A recent poll conducted in South Florida, Southern California and Texas revealed that 57& of those polled thought Illegal Immigration was the nations most serious problem.  The remaining 43% responded... No habla Ingles.
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i also dont want to start a fight, and i do feel that the immigration issue is one of importance, typically, these types of issues are only brought up when things are going badly for whoever is in the whitehouse. lately, gay marriage and illegal immigration have been the big ones. "dont pay attn to iraq right now, THERES GAYS TRYING TO MARRY, AND MEXICANS CROSSING THE BORDER!!!!!" \n\nand its not just this cabinet that has done this, these tactics have been around for a long time. \n\nthey've also used the terror alert level (that color code thing that means nothing to anyone).
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80% of Americans do not want people coming here illegally.  If government is supposed to be run by the people, why hasn't the will of the people prevailed.  Think deeply about this, because it really ought to be raising red flags as to something is VERY,VERY wrong.\nNo I am a centrist.  I agree with some of the right and some of the left, although I would categorize myself as having "right" leanings.   And yes the "rumors" are true.
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Definitely against.  I think there are way too many illegals in our country to make them all go back to Mexico.  I don't think they will go back without a fight.
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Definitely.  The issue seemed to arise from nowhere and suddenly the government is devoting 100% of their media time to it.  Bush has been criticized for his domestic policies and focusing too much on Iraq, so illegal immigration gives him a "worthy" cause at home... I imagine that he'll run his mouth for a few more weeks and then just drop the issue completely.