What do You think about the Immigrant Demonstrations in the US??
342689
its a joke. they should have portest for the high gas prices. shell and the others are having record 30 billion + profits.
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!!!
1045010
It was really stupid and started a major backlash that cuts across parties.\n\nHowever, I don't think it was organized by the pro-illegal immigrants.  I think it was organized by the far leftist groups with foreign ties who want open borders so the poor of the world can take over the assets of the richer countries, over time.  Look into it, and form your own opinion.\n\nAs an attempt to sway immigration policy,  it certainly was the wrong way to go.  Prior to the marches far more people polled as being ok with illegal immigrants staying so long as illegal immigration was addressed going forward.  Since then people have looked at statistics and have examined criminal rates and funding for illegal immigrants and have become more polarized.
369370
I think it is good for the country. They will be paying taxes (11 million of them). These taxes will help the people who are on welfare. This will remind all people in USA (exception the native Indians) that everybody in this country is from immigrant beginning. Remember the Irish drought...the Jewish migration after WW2...the slavery era...Columbus... etc. Everyone in America came from immigrant beginning. \nAnd now after few generations in USA, we forgot that we are once an immigrant or our ancestors were once an immigrant to this country. What if the native Indians won during those days and our ancestors were forced back to where they came from or they were killed by the natives? \nI hope that when people start complaining about the immigrants (legal or illegal), they should look at themselves first.
474917
It seems odd to me that the only ones demonstrating are the illegals.  Where is everyone else?  I have been writing and calling my represetnatives about this but it is curious why there are NO organized marches AGAINST illegals.\n\nCould it possibly be that the illegal immigrant marches are secretly organized by the Bush administration to give him ammunition for his idiotic Guest Worker program?  Hummm.
1027478
Yes, I love it!  I look on the internet news daily for more stories like the one about the mayor of Hazelton, PA, or Sheriff Joe in Arizona, or big unexpected roundups of illegals in different cities.  It does my heart proud to see the citizens of the USA standing up against this injustice that the government has allowed to occur and get out of hand - illegal immigration.  I believe the power of the American citizens is now snowballing against illegal immigration and whether the Federal Government wants to or not, they are going to have to listen to the people whom they work for, and act accordingly.  The days of the freebies and handouts for illegal immigrants are quickly coming to an end and the smart ones will start planning their own voluntary self-deportations now, rather than wait until they are found and shipped out, possibly leaving family members behind in the USA.  Better they start planning and get themselves organized for an orderly return to their home countries before they get caught by immigration officials or the police or their landlord or their employer.  This way, if they have lived cleanly in the USA so far, without committing further offences since they first illegally came over the border, they have a hope of returning legally one day, if they go home now and apply to immigrate to the USA through the proper procedures.  WAKE UP ILLEGALS!  Do yourselves and your families a favour and return yourselves in an orderly fashion now, while you still can.  Otherwise, don't cry and whine when you get caught and shipped out on a moment's notice, when you aren't ready.  The jig is up!  Amnesty is NOT coming!!  Wake up and smell the coffee!
351281
If there is a backlash, it probably will be against the demonstrators. Even before students began blocking the Los Angeles streets to protest legislation in Congress to toughen penalties for illegal immigrants and smugglers,\nMark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies told me over the telephone, \n"I hope they keep doing it(PROTESTING). It just makes it less and less likely the Senate's going to pass any amnesty.\n\nhttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/article...\n\nThis Nation Has 300 MILLION Citizens That Shop And Buy Gas And Use The Banks\n\nThe "BOYCOTT" Of About 7-10 Million People Will Have A MINIMAL Impact On Our Economy If It Has ANY WHATSOEVER\n\nThe Latino Community Can BOYCOTT ALL They Like\nIt Will PROVE To The People That The Economy Will NOT Fail Without Their"CONTRIBUTIONS"\n\nPUSH HR4437-NO AMNESTY\n\nDEPORT ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UPON DISCOVERY
329679
I wasn't sure how I felt about the boycott but after seeing the number of people who are against it and the whole immigration mess, I believe it may very well be a valid way of getting a point across. I know most people say their major beef is with ILLEGAL immigrants, however, I feel that the majority of those illegals would much rather be legal. Our and their government makes it hard. If it were so easy to fill out papers and become legal people would do it. There are many roadblocks. In the meantime while red tape is being strung across every thing in the world, they still need to work and feed themselves and be able to have a normal life, therefore, their illegal status. I don't believe that the HR 4437 bill will be as easy as it sounds.\n\nI am Mexican, born and raised here by parents who were born and raised here. My grandparents were illegal immigrants who worked, paid taxes, paid their own medical bills and were not on any form of welfare. It took MANY YEARS for my grandfather to finally get a legal status and my grandmother barely got it about 3 yrs ago, which was shortly before she died. I dont speak Spanish, dont have a loyalty to Mexico and I love my country. However, I do not think sending them all back is the answer! When my daughter who is 1/2 mexican 1/2 white asked me about staying home from school I said no. Now though, I am changing my mind about it and I believe I will let the schools lose some money by not sending my 5 kids to school. Schools that I pay taxes to help support. If everyone did that, I believe it would show just a small sliver of what could happen. Problem is I don't think everyone will.\n\nAnyway, I think it's great they're trying to find their voice. Even though they're not officially members of our country, they are still members, whether people want to acknowledge that or not. For all the good they do I believe they've earned the right to be heard. There may be many people who will say they don't want them here anyway but the silent majority (business owners) know they don't want them to leave. If the wages of the avg. American worker are being brought down because Mexican nationals will accept lower wages, think what would happen if magically they all disappeared. Sure, the wages would go up but the companies that relied on staying in business due to being able to pay lower wages will go out of business. A LOT OF THEM! That would mean the unemployment rate would skyrocket. Lines full of American workers who no longer have a place to work. There is no easy answer to this situation. I do believe there should be a system of checks and balances so that not just anyone can come here, namely terrorists. However, the Mexicans coming here to work are not terrorists and even the $$ issue can't be completely valid because there are still and will always be WAY more of us(Americans) than there are of them!
652183
Agree with Terry, we need to make a statement.  The people who protested against the immigration laws, some were illegal foreigners, some were legal and some were US Citizens. The political parties making the decisions on this are adding up the votes! I don't think we can kick out all working illegal immigrates, it could hurt America and it is really not human.  We can close the borders though and we can make the ones here pay for the process to make them legal and also we can make them pay taxes as we do. If they choose to send what they make back to Mexico or wherever their home country is, they have that right. Many people seem to be so one sided. Have you stopped to think what tax benefits the US would gain by taxing ten million plus immigrates that are currently not paying taxes?
591978
I just saw it and am disgusted.  How dare they try to justify their causes with such antics.  They are illegals and should not even have the right to protest to Americans in their own lawful land.  Congress should be ashamed to have let this happen.  Why should I as a taxpayer be subjected to such disrespect?  I do however feel its a hopeless case at this point.  Something should have been done long ago.  The problem has gotten way out of hand and I do not see a resolution happening anytime soon.  I live in Los Angeles and everything is in spanish, my TIVO even has started recording some daytime soap on the 'Univision' spanish network.
402920
thanks,  we must know !! even if its stomach turning so many Americans are clueless i see this crap in my town all the time\n\n\npancho : looked like a racist rallies to me \n i thought they  left to be part of America not turn America into mexico doesn't that make sense? if you saw a picnic\nfull of white people in mexico with american flags saying this is our land and were taking it back .  with spray painted pictures of white people looking all militant and crap.saying  white and proud you would be outraged so you are racist  their proud of ca ca mexico .
436146
Osbaldoh- said, "Well, the organizers of this event have not yet consider how long it will take, they don't know if violence will be an option, they don't know what should the immigrants do, stay at home or protest outside."\n\n "They don't know if (Violence) will be an (Option)"\n\n Oh please, give all the true patriots the excuse we need.\n\n Violence would doom your cause in a heart beat. The government and the people would (Violently) resist you.
665573
Life would go on... I don't think America is going to fall apart without any one minority (not that I have anything against Hispanics, or minorities in general)... I suspect this is in response to 'what would happen if illegal immigrants get mad and leave the USA.  This seems to be the line the media is running with these days, but the mass protests on May 1st didn't affect the economy in any substantial manner (the 10cent hike in gas prices has done far more than they could hope to do), heck it even made my day better, since a segment of the population wasted their time making fools of themselves protesting in the streets instead of impeding traffic on the interstate...
551830
To the US Officials and the Media:\n\nIf you think that with only about a 1 million Illegals and it's supports marched down the streets and you're giving in already, well take note.  The American Citizens will do all they can to stop you.  Even if it means voting you out of office (we got the power and money to support the US, not the illegals).  Think twice before you do anything.\n\nbtw, \n\nIf you're against illegal immigration, please click on the link below. United we stand, together we'll defeat and deport the illegals!!\n\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com
303057
This is what I'm saying. I cannot believe that our legislators are allowing these people to bully them! And the immigrants themselves,(not all, of course, but many i encounter) are angry at U.S. citizens for wanting stricter laws enforced on immigration. Do these people not realize how much we pay for when they immigrate illegally? And i don't just mean monetarily either. sheesh!
761311
Oh boy! Im glad you broke the ice! This has been bothering me too! Right now until the elections are over,nothing will be done. They are all focused on campaigning and basically looking good.Half of them are spending 3 times as much just commercializing themselves and If they get into office they are only going to make 1 times worth of the cost they spent out! I dont mind people coming to my country BUT they need to do things and respect the country like an american citizen.Dont misconstrue,they can still cherish and keep their respects to their own heritage. But they dont need to look at me funny when i put my american flag up by my front door!!!They need to learn our language,just like we do in their country. THEY NEED TO PAY TAXES!!! Thats the part that really makes me mad there! And the majority of them sneaking in here are living off of our government!?! Now if they are here illegally and our government is signing them up for all kinds of welfare,they should be taxed from that! The whole reason people come here is for freedom and a better chance for a more meaningful life. You see them driving these beautiful cars around and the average hard working tax payer cant even afford it,and the tax payer deserves it! I have heard of local factories with thier employees having social security cards from the 1930's and the people who have those in their wallets dont look a day over 25! But i think something will give soon,we cant ignore it much longer. Its going to take a group other then the government to put something in action. Right now the government has too many wars,not enough eyes or money to keep it all under watch. These people should put america right beside the place in their hearts where they have a place for their own country,make a stand for whats right and fair,walk up to the offices and make their own selves leagal without threats! Our country is not a free ride,its a home to alot of different types of people. If you are here illegally,you are not being fair to us!
1058295
I have no problem with IMMIGRANTS.  It's the illegal ones who\ndon't like to pay taxes that GIVE me grief.  If there were some\nway our folk could enforce THE laws that are already on the\nbooks, we could do what is BEST for our citizens, as well as\ncitizens who lay in wait and BLOW across our borders in the\ndead of night.  If they want JOBS that pay less than minimum\nwage, they can have them!!!!!!!!!  Not a sermon, just a thought!