Would you, a USA citizen, fight to protect U.S.Americans from the onslaught of illegal?
464202
Yes I would. My grandparents came here legally back in the 50's and earned their rights to be called American. They didn't get welfare from the government. They worked hard to get everything they wanted. I would be at the border with my weapon ready to use it. I say have all the illegals build a wall across the southwestern US then deport them when finished.
766090
Yes, resoundingly YES!  Not that I think it should be like a "witch hunt," but when they pull people over for any kind of traffic infractions, I think they should ALWAYS ask for proof of citizenship or legal residency, legal drivers' license, and proper insurance.  If, in the course of their duties, they find illegal immigrants, they should hold them and call INS for deportation.  This should be STANDARD procedure for ALL police in the USA.
408926
I don't think that would happen.  There are an estimated 8 to 20 million illegal immigrants and roughly 300 million citizens.  I doubt enough citizens would fight against their neighbors to give an illegal immigrants a fighting chance in open war.
1129162
It might sound good to an illegal criminal, but not to LEGAL USA Citizens:\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\nThe Wall Street Journal just touted a poll saying Americans are beginning to prefer Bush and the Senate's view to immigration reform. However, I've read the questions they asked. Had I not actually read the Senate Bill and had I been asked those questions, I'd have ended up being counted as supporting Bush and the Senate in this. People only approve of the Senate Bill if they don't know what it says.\n\nThey are not looking out for legal American Citizens. They don't listen to us. They are listening to freeloading illegal immigrants. If enough of the voting legal population will get their heads out of their butts and let their senators and representatives know how they feel about this atrocity to the American people they just might start to listen to us. \nThe laws on illegal immigration are already on the books, they just need to ENFORCE THEM.\n***********Americans Need to Get Their Heads**********\n*********Out Of Their Butts And Pay Attention************\n\nCredit goes to: DAR and yars232c Y!A members
443487
you shouldn't feel guilty...no country just lets ppl come right in. usa needs to protect it's economy, schools and hospitals. what is happening in ca will eventually be occurring throughout the nation if nothing is done to keep out illegals. http://ailf.org/ipc/fairdistortion.asp http://humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=13889
1187125
I want all of our borders and ports not only protected, but firmly secured!  No one is allowed to enter or exit without being identified. As a law abiding citizen, I would not be opposed to show my ID anytime anyone of authority wanted to check. Unlike so many of the whining bleeding hearts who would file law suits because an official asked to see their ID. Freedom has never come without a cost. I don't think it is asking too much for every legal American citizen to be prepared to show proper documentation as to who they are to authorities. \n\nSo what that because of your heritage you may look Hispanic or Italian or German..and authorities ask for your paperwork!  Be proud of your heritage BUT be more proud that you have legal paperwork to prove who you are.  Unfortunately, too many of today's citizens would take the "offended" route and try to use the "race card". \n\nWe had all better start looking for ways to get along as ONE NATION UNDER GOD without "being offended" or our ship just may sink.  You had better think about this!
884211
I wouldn't call your suggestion the solve all but I would call it a start.  Taking jobs away from American workers simply because they can accept a lower wage is no path to citizenship in my book either.  Fighting for a legitamate cause through our military would do much more towards gaining my resolve, yet joining our armed forces under Bush seems more like a death wish to anyone including illegals rather than a statement of loyalty.  What we need is an enforcement of existing laws and prosecutions derived therein in order to curb the existing illegal subterfuge that persists to this day.  Stay tuned..
1002238
Don't know.  It's rather a gray area.  They are here illegally, so I really have no idea what legal rights someone would have when they invade the country.  You might be best off if you turn them in to the authorities if you're worried about getting in trouble for keeping them.  Otherwise, you aren't doing much more than many businesses are doing, except that you aren't paying them anything & are whipping them.  If you pay them a couple of bucks a day & don't whip them, then you are about as legally liable as McDonald's, Wal-Mart, & all the many other businesses who knowingly evade taxes by hiring illegal immigrants instead of U.S. citizens.
888143
Naturally!!  Would expect every American to be interested in securing our borders and enforcing our laws!
402654
Would I be willing to protest against the continued invasion of sovereign American soil, against the continued arrogance of a group of thugs demanding rights and privileges that only legal citizens should get, against Mexican, Salvadoran, Nicaraguan, Cuban, Honduran, and whatever other foreign national flag is being waved in the faces of Americans at the rally's being held by the aforementioned thugs. Would I be willing to do that? You bet your Red, White, and Blue A*s I would! God bless the US and all its LEGAL residents!!
1025520
I want to see how many stick up for the bad guys on this post.\n\n\nTon -down a few posts has the correct figures.\nWhat-ever ----you think even the Illegals would want them out-away from their children  who are here!\nDar you are correct\n\nWe need to do what we can for the protection of people.\n\nSq-what the hay are you taking about?
655309
If my state was to secede and the U.S. decided to try to coerce or make war upon my state I would definitely fight for my state. State sovereignty and opposition to tyranny is worth fighting for.
690492
Do you truly want hand over control of one of the most powerful military forces the world has yet seen and have them safegaurd national interests to illegal immagrants?  The best way for them to prove they want to be American citizens is to follow the legal process.  And a large number have no desire to be American citizens, only to work here long enough to retire back in Mexico where it's cheaper to live.
930236
Spied upon? The US must maintain a due diligence against all enemies foreign and domestic. We thus must allow law enforcement certain privileges to protect all of us. If you aren't doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about.
391040
no you shouldn't.  there are things in life worth fighting for and i believe this is one...  this is a day where people can see us for what we are:  HUMAN\n\ndon't sit at home, go around and talk to people, give them a divergent point of view...  explain to them that we are human and that we are not the problem the problem lies with the immigration policies of this country... and as the christian nation we call ourselves we need to deal w/ this issue humanely.
411580
The vast majority of REAL Americans are with you.\n\nGet involved with counter demonstrations by illegals:\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com\nContact your senators and congressmen by email:\nhttp://www.congress.org
272472
Of course not.  If you come to the U.S. illegally you should be deported, prosecuted, or both.  Those protesting for immigrant rights forget that those folks that are here have only one right - to go home or go to prison.  Since when do you get rights when you commit an illegal act?  The only right you have is to a speedy trial.  Instead, those coming to the U.S. illegally are protesting.  It's like you're coming through immigration control at the airport and they won't let you in and so you protest and complain that you don't have the right to stay.  YEAH!  Dude, you're illegal - you don't get to come in!  Those that are protesting are basically arguing that they should be allowed to stay and use our resources (welfare, schools, hospitals, etc.) - even though they're here illegally  I don't get this logic!!\n\nI do believe the U.S. needs to do more to help the Mexican economy but that should not be manifested in an open boarder where Mexicans or others can come into our country illegally and use our resources.  This phenomenon is in part responsible for driving the California economy into the tank.  I can tell you, if it means paying double for fruits in vegetables to have a carefully monitored boarder so those that are coming into our country belong here then I'm willing to pay!