Why arent illegal immigrants being arrested for petition if that right is only granted to U.S citizens?
405441
Because it is all smoke an mirrors. The real reason why immigrants are suddenly a focus of attention? Bushie's poll ratings. \nThe Iraq war is turning into a quagmire, and the American public (though pretty dense) is finally catching on that Bushie lied, people died, and Operation Iraqi Liberation stands for OIL.(even thought its record high in price, but that's good if you own oil!) Bushie's approval ratings are starting to fall down in the 30%s. So what do the Bushies do? The same thing that got them the 2004 election - they spread fear. They have all their cronies and cohorts spread fear of immigrants. So the newspapers, new shows, and the public won't be thinking about Iraq and how stupid they were to actually believe anything coming from the Bushie regime, and instead gobble up the idea that immigrants are terrorists. Since no known Hispanic has blown up any Federal building, some of the Bushies are talking about a drain on economy by immigrants (while jobs still get offshored, and China keeps sending container ships full of child labor made goods to Walmarts.)\nIt will pass, and things will go back to semi normal, but in the meantime it is all political games.  Immigrants built this nation after killing off the indians to claim it. There's no way this country can survive without them. It's all wag-the-dog games.
1034652
ha ha  pancha 's  answer was funny a bit stricter my ass \n\nPursuant to Article 33, "Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country." This ban applies, among other things, to participation in demonstrations and the expression of opinions in public about domestic politics like those much in evidence in Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere in recent days.\n\n* Equal employment rights are denied to immigrants, even legal ones. Article 32: "Mexicans shall have priority over foreigners under equality of circumstances for all classes of concessions and for all employment, positions, or commissions of the Government in which the status of citizenship is not indispensable."\n\n* Jobs for which Mexican citizenship is considered "indispensable" include, pursuant to Article 32, bans on foreigners, immigrants, and even naturalized citizens of Mexico serving as military officers, Mexican-flagged ship and airline crew, and chiefs of seaports and airports.\n\n* Article 55 denies immigrants the right to become federal lawmakers. A Mexican congressman or senator must be "a Mexican citizen by birth." Article 91 further stipulates that immigrants may never aspire to become cabinet officers as they are required to be Mexican by birth. Article 95 says the same about Supreme Court justices. In accordance with Article 130, immigrants - even legal ones - may not become members of the clergy, either.\n\n* Foreigners, to say nothing of illegal immigrants, are denied fundamental property rights. For example, Article 27 states, "Only Mexicans by birth or naturalization and Mexican companies have the right to acquire ownership of lands, waters, and their appurtenances, or to obtain concessions for the exploitation of mines or of waters."\n\n* Article 11 guarantees federal protection against "undesirable aliens resident in the country." What is more, private individuals are authorized to make citizen's arrests. Article 16 states, "In cases of flagrante delicto, any person may arrest the offender and his accomplices, turning them over without delay to the nearest authorities." In other words, Mexico grants its citizens the right to arrest illegal aliens and hand them over to police for prosecution. Imagine the Minutemen exercising such a right!\n\n* The Mexican constitution states that foreigners - not just illegal immigrants - may be expelled for any reason and without due process. According to Article 33, "the Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action."
583598
yes that is what this whole fuss about illegal immigrants is about. because they dont' want to follow our laws and become an american citizen but they want to reap the benefits of being an american citizen.
815818
Well, I think your facts are reversed.  As you know, many conservative Republicans are not in favor of making helping an illegal alien from another country, for example Mexico, a crime.  As you probably also know, in spring and summer of this year, there were nation-wide protests relating to this hot-button issue.  However, at his press conference the other morning, President Bush proclaimed that he could pass his agenda as far as immigration goes.  Therefore, Dem's are more likely to help President Bush pass a law making assisting illegal aliens a felony.  Therefore, I believe that you have your facts reversed. Wouldn't you want to help your own people?  Unless many of the Mexican-Americans were uninformed of the Dem's stand on this issue, then I would have to say that they would not vote Dem's into office because of their stand on this issue.
354414
No what I can't understand is why illegals are protesting this and demanding rights as though they have ANY rights. I don't understand where they get off. They demand that they get the same rights as legals who have worked for their citizenship. They aren't legals. They aren't supposed to be here and yet they are protesting and demanding rights. They need to realize that they have no rights and deserve no rights. They are stealing jobs and causing crime in a country that they are in illegally.
282531
You have no right to petition the US Government. Your right is by proxy. You can petition your Representative. I do it all the time, 1-4 times a week. Good luck with that.
944770
Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.
580294
Somebody started this thing & I can't believe so many people fell for it!  I support the people who wish to become Citizens of the U.S.  If they don't want to be legal, they should be fingerprinted, photographed, & held until such time as our government can do a background check on them.  If they clear, then they should be given a temporary citizenship status with a temporary SS#.  If they are in violation of our laws, they should be deported or jailed.  I was born in the U.S. & I have to follow the law, so why shouldn't everyone!
556601
Unfortunately the U.S. Government has a law that says that the military cannot arrest. They will only be there to assist in spotting, and/or rounding up illegals crossing our borders. This is so stupid....we still don't have enough detention center space to keep all these people, so are they just going to keep releasing them to do as they please, or are they going to send them directly back home? If they are going to just release them, we may as well just open the borders and hang a big WELCOME sign.
537018
If they're illegal, they have no right to be waving the American Flag when protesting the consequences of their illegal actions.  If they're legal immigrants, they have as much right to wave the flag as I do, and my ancestors came to America in the late 1600's. (We missed the Mayflower---lol)
467428
The key word here is ILLEGAL, that makes it simple ship them back to where ever they came from.  If they want to be here legally and are willing to do what every other American citizen has to do, like pay taxes, then they can come in and serve just like everyone else.
459655
If there are illegals at the rallies they should be arrested. I do not think illegals should have any rights other than humane treatment while they are under arrest.
716971
it has something to do with the minority thing. if they are illegal they should have no rights. wish they was legal to pay their taxes.
1099152
Illegals should only have the right to be deported.
396476
Yes. But it does not give them extra rights above the rights of citizens...ie...the right to violate the law.
672132
Rights, what the hell are u talking about. We are Americans and we don't have any damn rights. Illegal aliens from South America enjoy all benefits, which poor Americans should have been enjoying.
673955
I agree , they have done nothing to get those rights , but break our laws . The American citizens have worked to make this country and just because someone sneaks in illegally and take free what we all work so hard for.\n We had to fight to make our country what it is today and if they want what we have then fight for their own country . It's easy to go to another country that has what you want , but it's hard to stand up and fight for freedom in your own country . Make your country better , we have enough problems here .\nIf you work and save for things and someone breaks into your home and starts living with you and taking your things , what would you say ?