If an illegal immigrant can come here by breaking our laws and be pardoned like amnisty can an American?
361593
Amnesty for illegal immigrants is racist toward American citizens.If we commit a crime, we're thrown in prison. But just because their Mexican, they should get preferential treatment in the form of amnesty? That's racist!
566645
NO AMNESTY! NEVER! That will just encourage more illegal immigrants to try the same thing.  Put 'em in jail, make 'em work at public service projects such as building parks, cleaning the streets, etc., take half the money they make to pay their fine and use that money to send their butts back to wherever they came from.  Second time they're caught, double their jail time, third time, double the second times jail time.  Quit being a pushover for these people.
1035012
Amnesty has never worked for America. Amnesty is Wrong, Amnesty is worse that the actual offense of illegally entering America. Amnesty has no basis in a positive aspect for America and will benefit only criminals. American citizenship is NOT granted on the basis of who can hide the longest or run the fastest across the desert.Not to mention, according to the PEW Hispanic research center the majority of illegals do not want amnesty, they do not want to assimilate, they do not care about becoming Americans. I do not wish to live within the law only to watch those who do not get a free ride. People who live within the law have little more than the satisfaction that they are moral upstanding citizens. People who live outside the law (like illegals) are trying to benefit from there crime at the expense of people like me. There have been a great many web sites showing the financial burden illegals have on the economy. They are a drain on the moral and unity of America, two things America so desperately needs to regain.
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Send them back, they broke the law. If I broke the law I would be punished and so would you. We dont get amnesty so why should they? \n\nThe law is the law, be it a speeding ticket, murder or immigration violation. It has to be enforced. If we start sending them back and build a wall and patrol it then we will fix the problem.
1108945
no, he legally cannot because he is not a legal immigrant to the US of A and he doesn't have the rights because he is an illegal alien. If he was a citizen he would have the rights and then he could, no he couldn't if he is illegal.
1073158
If they are here illegally then they should not stay. They broke the law.
554685
no. why would we reward people for breaking the law. there are just as many people taking the time to go through the process, why take away their chances?! and to be honest, i think the reason immigrants are taking these jobs "no one else will do" is because they are less likely to require paperwork and therefor can remain in the US. Ruining our economy, taking away our healthcare, demanding spanish speaking school teachers etc. i dont care if you are mexican, irish, german, just be here legally.
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The current protests are ABSOLUTELY anarchy. It is not very smart to be doing something illegal, then making it known that you are doing it by shouting it out in a protest. \n\nPeople who are here illegally are breaking the law. There are steps that can be taken to be here legally and they should take them. It may be a difficult process, but as we all know Freedom isn't free, and if you want it bad enough, you should be willing to do what it takes to get it through legal means.\n\nWhat would happen if child molesters decided to protest the laws against child molesting. We would all say, that's crazy! How can they be "in the wrong" and demand the laws be changed so that they can do what they want. I don't think it is right. The best way to resolve the problem is to make it prohibitive for illegal people to be here, and beneficial for legal immigrants to be here. Our laws are there for a reason, America is not a free for all...and if you want to be a part of its citizenry, then you must follow the laws like the rest of the citizens. \n\nWhat gets me is all these people using emotionalism and saying that "human rights" are being violated. How is it a violation of human rights to tell people who entered this country illegally, got jobs, and basically are squatters and cheaters that at long last, YOU MUST DO THE RIGHT THING! \n\nI think they do not understand what the definition of "Human Rights" is. They are not being treated inhumanely, they are actually fortunate. Because they are being treated as any other American Citizen who breaks the law. ACTUALLY they are being treated BETTER than any other American Citizen who breaks the law. How many U.S. citizens do you know, can break the law, admit to it, protest about it....and not be punished unless or until congress decides to re-write the law in an effort to be as fair to THEM as possible. Come on! Just because they took low paying jobs and work hard at them, does not mean that they are free to break the law. And if we allow them to do it, then the country they are so eager to live in will cease to be the country it is supposed to be. \n\nIf what illegal immigrants want to do is to work, raise families, and live in a free society. Then, follow the LEGAL process to do so, learn the language, and the culture, pay your taxes, and become an American the right way!\n\nDon't break the law and then scream victim! You are not victims. The tax payers who support social programs are victims; the people who migrate to this country and become legal citizens are victims. Illegal immigrants are people who made a "CHOICE" to do the WRONG thing, and think they should be excused or rewarded for that choice. I say WAKE UP; take responsibility for your actions, and GET LEGAL or leave.
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No. They can go back to their own country and either make it better or live in their own squalor, their choice. They shouldn't come here and reap the benefits Americans have worked for, fought for and died for!!\n\nHa,ha--Go Lelani!!  I'm with you Girl!! Give 'er hell!! I hate illegal trash!!!!\n\nLook, ANGIE you POS!  I came here to answer the question posted here. I just stood up for Lelani. She is RIGHT!! If you can't take the truth then TUFF $h1t!! Illegal means 'against the law'. ILLEGAL aliens are people here without following proper LEGAL procedures. This is not their country. They are still citizens of the country they left. They should not even BE here let alone be reaping benefits at the expense of the taxpayer citizens of this country. I'm all for deportation, no amnesty, penalize anyone who hires them, penalize anyone who houses them, no more free or low cost medical for them, no more free lunches. Without the incentives to come here they won't be risking their lives to cross our border illegally. Without the 'freebies' they won't have much of a reason to stay here. They need to go back to their own country and use their, cough, 'intelligence and strength', cough, to make a decent place to live THERE. No other immigrants think they are 'special' like the Hispanic/Latino bunch that illegallly come here. What makes them think we owe them a D@mN thing?  They aren't our people, they aren't our citizens, they haven't done anything FOR the USA. After coming here they definitely COST more than they are worth. WE would be MUCH better off without them. ..........GO HOME!! LEAVE!!\n\nShorty (below) - Pay attention idiot. Look at how many are 'for' and how many are 'against' illegal immigration on just this one question. You are siding with the losers. Your choice. There are many people from many 'poor' countries that would like to come to the USA. IF and WHEN they can get the funds to do so LEGALLY, they DO. They don't just whine and say 'we're poor and just want to feed our families' and then take it upon themselves to enter our country ILLEGALLY. You can see that many of THOSE people REALLY are starving, their children are dying for lack of nutrition. The USA sends aid to those countries, but we can not take in millions of starving people into our country. People south of our border don't look like they are starving in that way. They don't look emaciated. They aren't 'starving', that's a ball-faced lie! They just want to freeload off AMERICANS. Americans are gathering up weapons and ammunition, they have formed vigilante groups, we are going to take back our country with or without the government blessings. Illegals and their supporters are walking on thin ice. A rebellion is near. Hang around it's coming.
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I guess I'm confused with how things work here in America... If an American does something ILLEGAL, they get punished for it... jail, fines, etc...  If an American goes to another country and does something ILLEGAL, what happens??  I'm guessing the American would be punished...\n\nBut yet we have foreigners in America we call ILLEGAL immigrants, and it's supposed to be okay??  Where's the punishement for them??   Will someone please explain how this is right?\n\nJust a blind comment to another post I read and to the asker:  NOTHING IS EVER FREE.  YOU HAVE TO WORK AND EARN WHATEVER YOU GET.  YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.  IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A FREE RIDE, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.  AMERICA IS NOT THE PLACE TO GET IT.  ONCE AGAIN, NOTHING IS EVER FREE.
1141958
Yes they can.  That's how two illegal immigrants were able to sue and win the property away from an American citizen for suffering injuries when they trespassed on his property.  Thank you to the demented liberals.
532647
No, there should be no amnesty at all. If someone breaks a law and gets caught they should be punished. Illegal aliens are being given more rights than American citizens.
992724
Americans welcome any immigrant if he/she is here legally. Those that aren't are not only trying to bypass the system but put the whole country at risk, because HOW DO WE KNOW that they are here for peaceful purposes? Illegal is illegal...and we have no way of knowing if you are here to simply earn more money for your family OR are here to cause harm to the nation...or at the very least prey on innocent citizens. Look at the large percentage of illegals that comprise the criminal activity in America. That's why ANY illegal has to be screened in order to weed out those that are here for non-peaceful purposes.
309729
Of course. Many people say that illegal immigrants are criminals. Well, they will not be criminals if there was a reform.
1178807
what a man!  Like I always say," there is no right way to do a wrong thing. "\nThis Immigration issue is just that simple. Its all about peoples choices, Right or wrong, Legal or Illegal. \nOnce the choice is made and acted upon, the consequences are yours to live with.\nIf you choose to become a criminal and a coward by sneaking into another country to escape a bad situation, then you should expect to be reviled and despised by the legal populace. And if your choice is a legal one, hold your head up and  walk through our gates into freedom and prosperity with pride.
1072630
You're right,most all the illegals could be deported,over time!! Amnesty should NEVER be given to people who FLAUNT our laws by breaking them!!!  amnesty NEVER works,all it does is ENCOURAGE even MORE lawbreakers to come here!This is not even fair to those who have waited for years to come here legally!! I think,that IF there is a "guest worker" program actually NEEDED,that it SHOULD NOT automatically lead to citizenship!! The United States of America does NOT need any more citizens! And, we can not AFFORD any more poverty level,uneducated,welfare people!
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Illegal aliens in America are here only because they are guilty of criminal violation of our federal laws, ‘jumping’ our borders and living in a shadowy underground economy. They are morally culpable for shoving aside those who adhere to the law and enter these United States in orderly and legal fashion. Since when do criminals and cheaters receive pride of place for the blessings of liberty, over those honestly, earnestly and faithfully seeking to become American citizens? \n\nPresident Bush has called for a reasonable and civil debate over the issues of border security and immigration reform. But the American people understand there can be no responsible immigration reform UNTIL OUR BORDERS ARE SECURE. “Guest worker” amnesty programs ARE NOT a part of border security. Amnesty is not the answer. To grant amnesty to these trespassers is to say "You crossed our borders illegally, you broke our laws and now we are rewarding you with U.S. citizenship -- congratulations!" \n\nThis is unacceptable. \n\nAll of this is to illustrate the absurdity of a "comprehensive" approach to illegal immigrants, and the more radical of the illegal immigrant advocates who are proponents of an "open borders" policy. We don't take a comprehensive, humane approach with drug dealers because they are breaking our laws and causing great damage to this country by poisoning our children. Similarly, illegal immigrants violate our laws and poison our system of economics by taking jobs from American workers, keeping wages artificially low, and sucking millions of dollars of taxpayer money out of our welfare and medical systems. \nNot To Mention The Fact ThatA Majority Of Illegal Aliens Live And Work In This Country And Then Send Their Money Back Home To Their Families (Whatever Nation Their Families Live In) Therefore DRAINING The Economy Even Further. \nWhen The US Dollar Leaves The US... Its GONE From The American Economy. \n\n\nThe media estimates that almost one million illegal foreign migrants and their advocates militantly marched in the streets of America under the flag of Mexico. Their agenda is for our federal laws to be ignored, and their criminal trespass into these sovereign United States to be rewarded with unlimited benefits that include the rights of American citizenship! \n\nAs these large mobs of foreigners marched proudly under the flag of a foreign country to demand the right to live and prosper in the United States, they claimed that the issue is immigration. But their own actions reveal what is in fact a determined effort to force Americans to accept large foreign colonies in our midst, and to pay handsomely for the privilege of doing so. We have both the right and the moral obligation to defend America, and “just say ‘No!’”