Isn't it a Ludacris when people say, enforcing our Immigration Laws is Racist?
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Mostly, yes. Some people are against any forms of immigration - legal or not - because it lets more of "them" in and all that.\n\nHowever, enforcing immigration laws and forcing people to enter the country legally is in no way racist. It's just that people are so sensitive to things nowadays that playing the race card is a viable tactic. Which is sad, very sad.
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You hit the nail on the head. It is amazing, however, to still see some of the imbeciles on here not being able to tell the difference between LEGAL and ILLEGAL!\n\nAnyway, the illegals come here knowing full well that what they're doing is wrong, but they pretend that they're not breaking the law. When we complain, they call us "racist" because we want them to follow the law, just like we're required to do. So if we don't look out for their interests, we're bad... but who's looking out for us? Ever heard an illegal complain because they're affecting our quality of life? Yet, we're supposed to feel bad on their behalf?
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I have noticed that when confronted with the cold truth of  illegal immigration many people do in fact call others racist. And more often than not it is supporters of illegals that are the first to call an American who wants illegal immigration to stop a racist. I have also seen people refer to the minutemen as vigilantes when they(the minutemen) have shown no such proclivity.  An Arizona member of the A.C.L.U said she has not seen any evidence that the minutemen have broken any laws or infringed any civil liberties.
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I'm so sick of people assuming that, because I am anti-ILLEGAL immigration, that I'm racist and anti-Mexican. First of all, I'm not racist against anyone and second of all, like many people in my position, I'm against ILLEGAL immigrants from ANY country, not just Mexico. Anyone who comes to this country (no matter their country of origin) without following the legal channels is breaking the law...it's that simple. It's easy for those illegal immigrants to claim racism because it diffuses the attention away from the real problem...which is the fact that they're breaking the law everyday that they stay in our country without obtaining proper LEGAL documentation. \n\nSince when is it a bad thing to expect the citizens of this country to be law-abiding?
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To the ones that argue we have our own murderers and drunk drivers:  Yes, that is true.  But, again you need common sense to understand this, if the illegals were deported and not allowed to cross our borders the numbers would decrease dramatically, not near enough, but nevertheless the numbers would decrease. Not only do we have to support these folks with welfare and indigent care at our medical facilities, we support those that are fortunate enought to be apprehended for their crimes by putting them in prison.  And for you folks that keep screaming that all of us anti-illegal alien people are just racist or we don't like dark people, get a life.  Illegal is illegal whether you are white, brown, pink or purple. A criminal is a criminal no matter what kind of face he/she has or what color it is and criminals need to be punished period.  Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out. I work with many foreigners and they all have the proper papers and documentation, it is not that hard to get.  If you want a better life than where you are, and you think that the great country of the USA is the place to be, then get the proper documentation and paperwork taken care of.  Why would you want to come to our country as a criminal and have to keep looking over your shoulder all the time.  Makes no sense unless that is what you were to start with and what you want to remain.  In that case you have no right to ask for anything from our country, even when you are wronged by being paid less, denied medical care, etc... Our criminals in jail have the basic care as they should.  That is what you should have once you are in jail/prison. Then be deported back to your  home country.  No matter what color you are or where you come from.
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YOu answered your own question.\n\nNo one has the right to break our laws and to do something illegal.\n\nWithout control, any terrorist can learn Spanish and come over through Mexico. This is not a racial issue but a country taking a hard stance to enforce good laws.\n\nNoone can blame the poor Mexicans for trying to better their lives but it cannot go unchecked without damage to our country and the rest of us.
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Racism is a valid concern in this country.  However, it is not a valid argument in the immigration debate.\n\nThere is nothing racist about the law.  Either you follow it or you break it.  It's really quite simple.
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Listen, you ignorant person. \n\nNobody is against IMMIGRATION. Its ILLEGAL immigration thats the problem. And everybody should be upset about it, not just Republican and Democrats. To say thats racist is absurd, ignorant and morally dishonest.
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There are plenty of illegal immigrants who do it, and NO I am not being racist just stating a fact!...;
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The actions of a human being can be illegal. When we speak of illegal immigrants, the word illegal is describing how they immigrated, not people themselves. I don't care for the use of illegal as a noun, because that does imply something about the person, rather than his or her status. However, that's semantics. It does not mean that people who oppose illegal immigration are dehumanizing the immigrants. In fact, people on both sides of the issue use the term illegals. The reality is that there are many people in this country who have either entered or stayed in the country illegally, that is in defiance of our immigration laws. In deciding how to deal with these people, we cannot just ignore this fact.
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Calling us racist just because we are against illegal aliens being in our country is completely absurd.  If they don't like us they really should consider going back across the border where they truly belong. Americans shouldn't have to change to make them happy, or feel welcome.  It's not our responsibility.  THEY aren't our responsibility.
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I agree with you - no illegal immigrant has the "right" to do anything but to be returned to his/her own country. It disgusts me when people compare our ancestors who immigrated here legally with these people who care nothing of our laws, and so have no problem breaking them to enter.  We have immigration policies (they need to be enforced), and people can enter this country through an already established procedure. We should not be made to feel ashamed because we ask others to obey the same laws that every American is asked to obey!
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They ARE NOT racist.  That's just another excuse illegals use to justify breaking the law.\n\nJoin the opposition of illegal immigrants\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com
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Actually, I heard on talk radio today that the term "RACIST" is the money word.  \n\nAnyone wanting something they have not earned screams "racist".\n\nAnyone who needs a few extra dollars, sues because of "racism".\n\nAnyone who has no argument for why they are breaking the law, yells "racist".\n\nAnyone who is caught stealing identities cries "racist".\n\nBasically it pretty much used when an individual or group is doing something which is morally or legally wrong.
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none of them is racism in fact its respect if you ask or show interest about somebodies else culture or race of course in good understanding because every word can be misunderstanded if you want to.\nRegarding hatred of illegal immigrants thats more of patriotism or nationalism because first of all they are breaking the law. The word explains its self "ILLEGAL" it means they are already commiting crime in your country.\nI see no racism in your description
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The word "illegal" indicates the person committed an act against the law. Usually, punishment such as prison and fines are the penalties for committing a crime, but apprently some people feel that illegal immigration should take exception. Illegal immigration should be PUNISHED, not rewarded.\n\nTo answ3r3r: Illegal immigration has NO comparison to the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks was a CITIZEN fighting for equality. The immigration protests are demanding PREFERENTIAL treatment.
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I hear you but "they" wouldn't understand what you're trying to say...maybe because "they" are in denial or simply using the "everyone is an immigrant" to justify their criminal acts.\n\nP.S. i noticed you said the words "illegal mexicans" good your voicing out your opinion just like those ILLEGAL MEXICANS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS!\n\ngirlfriend no matter what you say about mexicans whether good or bad...they'll accuse you of being a racist.