Don't you think the current state of immigration reform is racist?
463477
No for several reasons. One, any illegal immigrant (from Mexico or otherwise) takes advantage of United States infrastructure without paying taxes, so that' just plain not fair. Two, having people in the United States with no records is dangerous. Every natural born citizen or legal immigrant has records somewhere. Three, when illegal immigrants work, they get screwed because their work is illegal and employers take advantage of that. Putting restrictions on immigration would ensure that all Mexican immigrants get fair pay and work hours.
247266
You are absolutely right my friend. I couldn't care less if the 2700 *illegal* aliens crossing our southern border every single day were Mexican, Chinese or Swedish. \n\nIts not about racism - its about simply being law abiding. \n\nIf 30 million people from another country invaded the United States in a day, it'd be huge news - and everyone would be upset. However, for whatever reason, its ok as long as they do it over a few years.
1139841
Yes.\n\nWith technology today, there is no reason for the electoral college any longer. It was designed during the days of lack of transportation, etc...\n\nAnd yes it is incredibly racist. That started with the redistricting of during the Jim Crow era and has been revamped recently with the Republican party redesigning some districts creating additional Republican seats.\n\nThey use race as the largest factor in this 'restructuring'.
658681
of corse there is racism, but when you talk about illegal immigrants that is a totally diff. subject. But I will say there name has illegal in it for a reason, and that is because they are "illegal" and there should e something done about it
1109123
All people are racist.  Some more than others.  I think the ones that scream "RACIST" the loudest are the ones that want something from you and want to make you give it to them.  I don't have any problem with immigration, as long as it is in accordance with our laws and procedures.  I do have a problem with illegal immigrants sneaking into our country and getting more money from the government than I do!
347160
Are you a member of the National Front or similar organization - your question and past questions would suggest that indeed you are.  Are you trying to stir up hatred against immigrants........just wondering..........
606832
That's a lot of questions in one question.  Is this a research project?  Here goes:\n\n1.  Disagree\n\n2.  Caucasian\n\n3.  Citizen\n\n4.  Agree, racism is a part of the problem.  (To anyone who disagrees:  imagine the undocumented workers were English.)\n\n5.  I think our immigration system is a mess, but I can't claim I'd know how to fix it. Two things have to happen.  First, the security at the border has to be improved.  I dislike the fence idea, which will unintentionally come to represent a sort of evil in the same way the Berlin Wall did.  But in the end we have to enforce our borders for security reasons (thousands more border guards, more deportations of illegals, etc.), or else you can't stop terrorists and drug runners crossing over at the same time the genuine workers who want to improve their lives do.  We also need to make employers more accountable for making sure they aren't hiring illegals on a large scale basis.\n     At the same time we buckle down, we need to be humane and sensible.  We need to document the undocumented and make it easier for people to legally come here to do the type of work they do.  If this means a new category of Green Card or Guest Worker passes or whatever, then so be it.  But the people who come here to ply their trades and work honestly, and who are in such high demand, need to made legal.  That's the only way we can sort out the criminals.  In addition, if we give the illegals some sort of legal status, it makes it easier to regulate working conditions and wages so that the overall plight of workers (American and otherwise) isn't hurt by the presence of illegals.\n\nThat's my two cents.  We need to be sensible, but we also need to not be racist and heartless.\n\nAddition:  Hey, I'm in favor of security.  But as far as a wall goes, you'll create a place where poor and desperate people get shot at.  That has a lot to do with civility and humanity.  Do you want to be an America that lives up to the inscription on the Statue of Liberty or a country that perceives anyone that speaks a different language as an "invader"?  The choice is an easy one, I think.
995390
It's not racist to only want legal immigrants.  The trouble is, most of the people making all the noise about illegal immigration right now only care about Mexican (and central/south american) illegal immigrants -- because they look different and speak a different language.  That's racist.  If all of our illegal immigrants were from England, they wouldn't say a word.  That they only attack Mexican illegal immigrants belies their true motives.\n\nWhy compare us to communist and dictator/royalty led governments?  We're supposed to be better than they are.  We have in our constitution guarantees of basic human rights, while those other countries do not.  We *should* achieve a workable solution to prevent illegal immigration, but not with racism as its root cause and not at the expense of human rights.  We're supposed to be better than that.
1153484
We are all humans,sadly there are some that think the color of skin or  racial origin make them better than others others! I agree that the illegals are creating a big problem in this country,I agree that many of them come here and drain our system and resources\nI sat here several hours last night,just thinking.I tried to imagine myself as a parent in a country where there wasn't much opportunity to provide for a family.A country where a large portion of the population doesn't have running water.Can you even imagine what their lives must be like if they'd risk everything to cross the desert in a semi? I asked myself "what would I do" I think I would do what others have done and chance crossing the border and then try to become a citizen.From what I am told,if you live in such a country,obviously you wouldn't have the means of applying for citizenship before crossing the border.And being that you have little or no funds the US probably wouldn't approve your paper work anyways.Would any of you stay there and listen to your children cry because they are hungry or thirsty?Or would you cross the border?Not all illegals come here with criminal intent.Although just being here is illegal,I think you might have a different view if it were you and your family!\nAnd where does the blame truly belong? Illegal immigrants have been here for as long as I can remember.We didn't just wake up a few weeks ago and they were here! Our government turned their watchful eye the other way and let it happen. Have you ever wondered why?What were they getting in return? Who was benefiting from looking the other way.Have you wondered why after all the decades ,why our government suddenly wants  to put an end to them crossing our borders? Look at the news,everytime our government or someone connected to the gov.makes a huge blunder,an event has been created to take the attention away from the blunder! When the thing with Clinton and Monica first hit the news,the next night we heard about two guys carrying viles filled with Anthrax.I told my daughter not to be scared because it was only a deversion and that it would be reported later that they had made a mistake,sure enough that's exactly what happened!So look to the news .An election is coming up,and then there's that report that our Marines have deliberately killed innocent women and children in Iraq.Have you wondered why the trial for saddam is taking such a long time to conduct? Is that really saddam or a look alike?  Do any of us really have any answers?All I can say is that as a result of recent headlines,I see this country dividing and it is scary!
1007497
yes, but the house shouldn't be fooled with 'you get what you want now, we'll get what we want later', it's the same thing.\n\nFelony convictions, deportation, even more laws to strip citizenship.  If they want immigration, fine, but not unlimited or uncontrolled legal immigration.  There must be an objective study or studies done on what and who and how many types of legal immigrations there should be that subjectivity and bias are kept out of the results as best as possible.
472290
are you sure you know what a racist is?? i keep seeing that term thrown around by angry people who have no real argument. why should somebody be called a racist because they have a different opinion than someone Else's. BECAUSE I DONT WANT ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS COMING TO THE U.S. DOESN'T MEAN I'M A RACIST.I DON'T CARE WHERE THEY HAPPEN TO BE COMING FROM, NOR WHAT COLOR THEY ARE. I DON'T WANT THEM HERE. u.s. citizenship is a birthright, or earned legally otherwise. the others are criminals breaking the law.\n\nthank you.
243499
I am not racist, and I WANT immigration, just want LEGAL and SANE implementation.  Here is my plan:\n\nWe have to be smart. Walls and intense surveillance on the borders shoot to kill drug smugglers and their police and Mexican army escorts.\n\nMake a legal way for those in the country to become legal, since sending them all back is NOT a real option; it is just an emotional answer.\n\nDeny all services to undocumented aliens, no driver’s license, no welfare, no food stamps.\n\nMake conversational English requirement for all who desire citizenship. We do not want to disparage their roots, but it is the LEGAL language of the USA. Opportunities get better for them when they speak both languages, so MAKE IT SO FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS (not just Latin).\n\nAmend the Constitution to revoke instant citizenship for anyone born here, this will stop the "anchor baby" problem. The rule should be one citizen OR LEGAL immigrant parent. That is more than fair and just.\n\nOnce that is implemented, open immigration to people in record numbers, because the illegals would be cut so far down, thousands of others would be able come in. Allow legal immigrants to share in social services, that is fair.\n\nI don't even think that it would be bad for the USA to allow children to attend schools that live across the border in Mexico, BUT if we want to allow that, we need to have Uncle Sam PAY FOR IT. It would be a nice way of being friends after the 30 foot walls go up!
1152414
Absolutely not.  It is so out of step with what people in this country want (deportation of all illegals, an end to illegal immigration, a restrict reduction of legal immigration) that the senate bill representing Bush's plan is essentially dead in the water.
861247
im just p issed that they get better treatment than native folk. its becoming a muslim state.\nim not a racist, roll on the day when everyones equal
670907
Why is immigration bad? you sound a bit racist.
328823
This is my stand....If you label a whole group of ppl as something ,that is racist.Everyone knows that the first group of ppl you associate with illegal immigrants is Mexicans.So if you say that this whole group of ppl are dirty and carry diseases and abuse the system.Thats racist.No offense but it is the same as saying that all black ppl like chicken or that white ppl don't have rythm.I know that I have also made assumptions that all white ppl are racist,and I will admit that that was wrong.But I truely feel that this IS a racial issue and that if all the ppl that came here illegally were white there wouldn't be a problem.
354297
We're not racists against Mexicans or immigrants! We are, however, against the illegals that are running into and ruining our country! Look at their marches and demonstrations tomorrow for example!\nThis is a movement orchestrated by people who entered the US illegally, and then want to scream about their "rights." WHAT RIGHTS? THEY DON'T EVEN BELONG HERE!\n\nLet's take a look at some of the many benefits that illegal aliens have blessed our great country with:\nStreet gangs, graffitti, drugs, skyrocketing healthcare, depreciation of property value, illiteracy. The list could go on. What they actually have to offer (cheap labor) pales to what they have given our country to deal with.\n(I'll take expensive vegetables over expensive healthcare anyday!)\n\nAnd now, like terrorists, they are going to attack our economy -- the one entity that makes our nation stand out from all the others. The backbone of our nation. The country they came to, (like locusts), so they could \nreap the benefits is now the focus of their boycott. You've seen it on TV: \nMarching on our American streets waving their Mexican flags, boldly showing that they can be more racist than those who they accuse of it, and yet the obvious is totally oblivious to them.....\nIF YOU'VE GOT IT SO BAD HERE, THEN LEAVE!!!