How do u feel as immigrants in USA and how do u feel about the bill HR4437??
396020
I feel as though immigrants, either illegal or legal play a big role in the United States and its history. I am a United States citizen. I was born a raised here for my entire life however, my parents and grandeparents are immigrants. The United states is a country that was build by immigrants, whether they be asian, irish, italian, etc. If this bill is passed it will affect everyone, citzens and immigrants. Families will be broken up because if my mother is an illegal immigrant and i help her i can go to jail along with any other family members that know. If passed,  illegal immigrants can be detained indefinately by the united states government. What about those people who come countries that will not take back people who are being deported? Then people who are looking to enter the US from those countries will not be allowed to. Why penelize a whole country? Why should a priest have to go against his morals of helping some one just so he dose not face jail time and seizure of the property used? How is that immigrants with greencards can fight a war in Iraq for the US but they are not citzens? I think that some people just see illegal immigrants as those that just cross the border from mexico are some other third world country. If someone comes here from russia on a student visa but decides after studying they would like to stay here they are an illegal immigrant, that too will face serious penalties. In my opinion this is just crazy. The United States is always claiming to want and help those countries in need.What about people who flee those same countries to come here for a better life? Why not helps those that are here now by not passing proposition HR 4437.
221819
When I watched the news, they stated that this bill will make \n1) "illegal" immigration a felony, and anyone who helps an "illegal" immigrant will be charged with a crime.\n\nAn example was used by ASI, the student body goverment at my school, "If someone happens to take someone to the hostipital, that person who helped the illegal immigrant will be charged with a crime."\n\nTeachers, conselors, priests, strangers can all be accused for the crime of helping an "illegal" immigrant.\nFurthermore, government officials will also be unable to help the situation of illegal immigrants because they would be charged with a crime. \n\nASI also explained that if the bill passes,\n2) Children who are born in the US but have parents who are considered "illegal" immigrants will not be granted with their United States citizenship.\nRegardless of what side your are on in this issue, this is unconstituational because it is stated in our Fourteenth Amendment that U.S citizenship is granted to any individual who is born in this country\n\n3) Currently, border patrol and other immigrantion officials are the only ones who can arrest and deport "illegal" immigrants but now any official, such as police officers, can deport and arrest individuals who are "illegal".\n\n"Illegal" is the base word in immigrant that makes the whole situation biased. What is meant by "illegal immigrant"? A person who doesn't have papers to be in this country. \nIf I am correct, this country was founded by European "illegal" immigrants. Why is it okay for those immigrants, who first invaded this country, to not be properly refered as "illegal" immigrants and why did it become okay for them to stay here?
334869
I think that a bill needs to be passed to help curb illegal immigration.  There are plenty of opportunites for people to legally immigrate.  Do it legally.  Then there won't be this problem.  I applaude the independant people who stand along to US/Mexico border to help stop the illegal immigration.  I don't think that the illegal immigrants realize how much of a strain they place on the US economy.  They can't get health insurance, driver's licenses or any of the things that they need.  Everyone else is forced to pick up the tab for them.  I feel bad for the kids of illegal immigrants who are US citizens but that's the chance that their parents tooks when they chose to move here illegally.  They need to go!  I know that sounds mean but that's how I feel.
530885
how do u feel about that
1031739
I am sorry you feel the way you do, but I think you are being narrow minded and intolerant. I was once an illegal alien in this country but I always paid my taxes and respected the laws. My brother and I even went to a private school because we where not allowed to attend public school, and my parents had to jump thru hoops if one of us got sick in order to pay for the doctor's visit and medicine. \nLegal and illegal immigrants are what have made this country great. Unless you are a NATIVE AMERICAN, you are of immigrant descent.  Too bad the American Indians did not have tougher immigration laws back in the days of COLONIZATION. Did you know that there are Americans who have migrated to other countries because their Social Security retirement payments would not be enough to cover their basic expenses here in the U.S.? What if they where persecuted and prosecuted for the crime of living where they where not born. The world has changed a lot since your parents migrated, and so has this country, for good or bad. It's time we all pull together instead of finding ways to divide.\nAnd may I suggest you stop listening to the racist zealots that call themselves patriots and get to know us. I promise you we are not as BAD as the say we are.\nGod Bless!!!!
793406
I feel like I am going to be hunted down, right in my own country. I have to add that a lot of legal hispanics are against illegal immigration too. My neighbor who lives in a double was furious the other day, the other side of his house was rented out to illegals, a drug bust went on, he's dominican and he is legal, has been since birth. He has two small children, so you could just imagine what he was saying about illegals. I do think illegals are invading the country, I dont think they could ever over run it, even if there is a large latino ratio, there are still thousands of legal latinos that are p!ssed just like any other race. Just not so many on here of course!
410066
let me know how you feel on key issues. you email me and if there any good i'll pass them along. rock out the white house good luck.
518874
Just to let you know there's not only one but many who share your views. The problem is, the Representatives you voted for doesn't care at all or else, they'll not even consider giving those illegals their rights to live here! Try to contact the government representative and tell them how you feel or else, they might be thinking we don't care at all as to what happening now and even our future!
770524
I think it SUCKS!\n\nAmericans HAVE to WAKE UP!!!\n\nIf they give those degenerates Amnesty.  \n\nOur lives will be ruined, our country will be ruined and our children's future ruined!\n\nWe have to write and call politicians and DEMAND NO AMNESTY or anything close to it!!!!!\n\nCall and complain!!!!!\n\nThe toll free phone numbers to the \nUS Capitol in Washington DC are:\n\n(888) 355-3588, \n\n(877) 762-8762 \n\n(866) 340-9281\n\nWRITE YOUR CONGRESS NOW!\n\n-------------(copy and paste)-------\n\n\nI as an American voter and citizen, want these conditions to be included in any new immigration reform bill.\n\n1. No Amnesty in any form for illegal aliens. Do not reward illegal behavior!\n\n2. Immediate crack down on employers and increase penalties for hiring illegal aliens.\n\n3. Stringently enforce the existing immigration laws.\n\n4. FUND and Build a fence along our southern boarder.\n\n5. Secure our ports and secure and Close our boarders!\n\nWrite Congress Now!:\nhttp://www.congress.org\n\nor The White House:\nhttp://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/\n\nor Senators:\nhttp://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
429339
The new immigration law is as close to facism as I've ever seen in this country (next to the Patriot Act).  There are blatant civil rights issues at stake here.  For instance, the new immigration bill would criminalize any act giving assistance to illegal foreigners - making churches, charity organizations, and other worthwhile enterprises felons!  If you are a legal worker, and then lose your status somehow (say, through an administrative mix up or some such incident) you would be charged with a felony as well.  It needs to be changed, at the very least.  However, throwing the immigrants out is NOT the answer.  Making them registered, tax paying legal residents is the answer.  This would bring in revenue for the government (which it desperately needs).  It would cost billions of dollars to find them, process them, and deport them.  We are talking about 12 million people here!  People need to put their racist attitudes aside and focus on a real solution to the problem.  And by the way, we are all descendants of immigrants in this country.  Its a good thing that our great-grandparents, or however far back you would like to trace your lineage, weren't tossed out of this country like so many of their descendants wish upon the illegals in this country today.  Remember your roots, and the fact that NONE of us would be here if not for immigration to this country.
237440
I think it is great. I think 5 years is more than enough time for illegals to get their things in order and gain citizenship or leave. It's not because I think we are better than them. It's because I live in Northwest-Arkansas. And for those of you who don't know. There is a sign on the US side of the Mexican border that says "Come to Northwest-Arkansas for work" Well, that's great...because half of the people I know...can't get jobs, because illegals are taking them. How is that fair? This is the first right thing that Bush has done. Why protest it? I DO believe that illegal immigrants should have the right to the American Dream, if they gain citizenship. But when you think about it, The money that is taken out of your weekly paycheck, that is supposed to go to the Social Security Fund, (to help you and your family out later on in life) is paying for their healthcare and their housing in some cases. So, tell me, how is it fair that the people who are citizens, get to pay for the illegal immigrants' needs and get nothing in return. Do you think  there will be any money left, when it is your turn to need the Social Security money?
341571
before i get b!tched at by hundreds of latinos, let me expain the reason why i support the house bill,otherwise knwon as HR4437\n\n1) illegals drain our circulation of wealth. yes, they contribute 5 billion in our economy but send back anywhere from 50-55 billion back to their home countries so were looking at a net loss of roughly 50 billion. \n\n2) we willl be rewarding illegal behavior with U.S. citizenship and benefits.\n\n3) our standard of living would steadily decrease.\n\n4) illegals dont pay taxes and receive the benefit of public education, the use of our roads, etc etc.\n\n5) i waited roughly 8 years to get my citizenship. if we let these people get their citizenship now, we are allowing them  to "skip" the line. america is a land of freedom and opportunity, but should also be maintained as a land of equality as well, where illegal aliens should not be placed above law abiding, freedom loving people everywhere.
840371
Actually I feel pretty darn good.....\n\nNow I suggest you hurry down to the Democratic Party's headquarters, because you WANT to get your name and address on the list....the Illegal Immigrant List....\n\nThat list is so you can be considered for citizenship. If you wait too long, it will take 7-10 years to get your citizenship....Do it now, it may only take 18 months, maybe 2 years......The Democrats will help you find the List, they have a lot of friends in the Police and Courts....\n\nThat's the NICE THING ABOUT DEMOCRATS.....
1017447
Here's an eye opener:\nSenate Bill-- the rights illegals will get:\nCurrent Bill:\n\n1. grants amnesty to the MILLIONS of illegals already here!\n2.grants amnesty to illegals FAMILYS,who live OUTSIDE the country\n3.admits HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of unskilled "guest workers",through a new "guest worker" program,with a direct path to permanent resident and citizenship!\n4.admits 1.5 MILLION\nagricultural "guest workers" with a direct path to citizenship!\n5.increases the number of employment based, immigrants admitted to the U.S. each year,by 400%!!\n6.gives the Dept.of Homeland Insecurity,the discretion to waive fines for employers who knowingly hire illegals!!\n7.allows states to give ILLEGALS,in-state tuition benefits that they can DENY to citizens who live in other states!\n8.requires consultation with the MEXICAN government,before we begin construction of a fence along OUR border!\n9.creates new student visa programs,with direct path to citizenship!\n10.allows ILLEGALS to claim Social Security benefits,for work performed ILLEGALLY!!!!\n11. Adds a 10 year 'statute of limitations' to give amnesty to illegals coming in in the future if they provide documentation saying they were here for 10 years at any future point. (This to people who have been using false documents all along.)\n12. Each of the guest workers in each of the 1.5 million person PER YEAR and 200,000 unskilled person PER YEAR program would, upon obtaining residency or citizenship be able to bring their families as well. This includes indigent parents at a time when we already don't know how we will fund old age requirements for the baby boomers.\n\nCredit goes to: DAR and yars232c Y!A members
811803
I'm dreading what this is going to do to my bottom line.  Money is already tight for me.  But that's ok, I've felt safe.  Now, not only will I be paying higher taxes (less take-home pay) but I will have to get a new security system for my home for all the illegals who will be coming in and taking over.
671978
I came here legally in 1988. It took 14 years for the immigration process for my family to come over. \n\nI can tell you this… it’s a very disappointing for us to hear this immigration bill pass.  14 years we wait… we do all the background check and immunization before we come to America.  We spend so much money to do the legal process and now telling us this is worthless.  SIGH! What a slap on the face for people doing the right thing!  Rewarding people of fraud and those who broke the law of this country!! 2,000buck to become citizen! And they think this is justice?! WTH!!! >:(
379078
The big deal about bill HR 4437 is that it is inhumane.  This bill states that an illegal immigrant will be treated as a criminal and that anyone who assists an illegal immigrant will also be charged with the same.  So, let us say that there is a child who is dying of thirst in the middle of the desert, should it be considered a felony/crime to help them?  It it is not so simple to just enter the country legally as you said.  Seeing as how immigrants want to enter the country simply to make better lives for themselves and more importantly their family, they should not be treated as criminals like this bill says.  Now the people who already reside in this country should no longer be considered immigrants, they should be considered and technically are considered residents or citizens based on which part of the citizenship process they are in.  Therefore, these things do not affect people who are legal.  They are not granting 11 million illegal immigrants citizenship, as if it were that easy.  Besides, the government has taken a "recess" and have not formally said anything about this debate.  Just an FYI, illegal immigrants would not just be handed citizenship, they would still have to go through a long tedious process to qualify (background checks, and things of that nature.)