Why do Republicans want more illegals not less?
467793
Because Republicans are out to destroy our country.
1264
because we have a lot of poor fools out there who would vote for anything calling it's self a\n republican.they don't stop and think what that peson is capable of doing to our country and people.\nmay god help us all i pray and our country.
737172
There are so many angles to this issue, that it is hard to answer clearly.  However, in general, the Republicans have been more against it than for it.  Republicans are trying to get the wall built, and republicans have fought hard against illegal immigrants being able to go to state universities at in-state tuition costs.  Republicans are also the ones who have pushed for making English as the official Language.  \n\nHowever, Republicans have also purposed a plan that will allow citizens of Mexico to cross our border and work in the U.S. and then return to Mexico.  Many Republicans have also fought to make it easy for any illegal alien to become a legal alien without first being deported.\n\nRepublicans and Democrats are not polar opposites on this issue.  Both want to secure our border and prevent further illegal aliens from entering our country.  They just don't agree on how to do this.  Both understand that illegal immigrants contribute a major part to the economy in many cities, and that removing them all is probably a bad idea.  They just don't agree on what to do with them.  \n\nIt is a difficult issue, and has no easy answers.  Personally, I think we need to make it very easy to immigrate to this country legally, but very difficult to do it illegally, and with severe consequences.
1138547
I guess it just isn't easy to accept the Republican criminals robbing, raping, ruining, our country and many others.  It does make you mad to think that these scumbags are just out for personal gain while most people care about others.  They are racists, bigots and want to drown welfare babies in the bathtub.  They hate minorities, immigrants, and everyone who is not a member of the golf club, they SUCK.\n\nThat makes the more sane part of the population a bit mad.  \nNot that Democrats are that much better... they suck too.
412244
i want illegal immigration under control more for economic and security reasons... im not racially motivated at all. i didnt mind the status quo, but i dont want these people to be legit bc that's going to mean that we add 10-15 mill low income people government assitance who pay little in taxes  which will equate billions of tax dollars being spent. also, its not good to have people moving in and out of the borders uncontrolled, especially in the last few years with all the terrorism crap.\n\non a side note, i love it when people accuse me of being a racist for being anti immigration or not understanding the issue, because my mom's family immigrated here from germany in the 1960s so then i can turn around and call them racists for thinking i have no connections to immigration bc im white.
641742
Most of the republicans are AGAINST the so-called "immigration reform" legislation, since they believe in law and order, and that you can't very well REFORM something that you don't CONTROL in the first place. That being said, certain right wing extremists are for the AMNESTY of illegal immigrants, simply because they are looking out for the big business interests that EMPLOY the illegals. They don't give a damn about American security, they're only interested in helping out the corporations that put them in power..count Bush, Cheney and the rest of the neocon bunch in this group. \n\nDon't paint the GOP with such a broad brush...Bush and his band of criminals ARE NOT true Republicans.
311748
First, we need to seperate ILLEGAL immigrants and immigrants that have proper papers.  For godsake, they are violating our law and no other countries will allow that. They are telling the whole world that it's ok that they are breaking the law and can be excused because US represent freedom and they want a "better life"  Dude, give me a break.  Every citizen in US want a "better life", even Bill Gate and George Bush want a "better life" Every single human being in this world want a "better life"  Even terrorist want a "better life".  Are we going to allow member of terrorist stay in our country also. If Congress allow them to stay, we, US citizens, certainly will not have "better life".
57325
Republicans get votes from two main groups: rich greedy people and 'racist closed minded ignorant liars.  Rich people have complete apathy for everyone else.  As long as they pay low taxes and the poor people don't bother them, they will vote Republican.  However, the second major group of republicans need a basis for voting.  So, the republicans have to show racists tendencies.  However, I believe that most elected republicans are of the apathetic greedy group as opposed to the racist group.
325500
Maybe someone is finally getting smart.\n\nUnless the Republican Congress can align its border policy with conservative values and pass legislation that ends illegal immigration the Republicans will loose both houses in November and the Presidency in 2008. \n\nMany Americans will not vote for anyone that sells out on this issue and allows the illegal immigration of nearly 20 million Mexicans (depending on who you believe)  into this country to stand. \n\nThe stakes are high and the issues fundamental to our nation’s security, economic well being and core belief in the sovereignty of our people, respect for the law and dignity of all immigrants looking to build a legitimate future in America.\n\nMake no mistake, this is a critical moment in America and the decisions made will have a lasting impact on our prosperity, culture and futures of our children.\n\nI think they (congress) finally figured this out.
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1) Many businesses rely on illegal immigrants. Quite a few Republicans don't like the idea of punishing businesses.\n\n2) 11 million people. 11 million potential voters. And neither party wants to alienate the Hispanic populace this close to the 2006 midterms.\n\n3) Many people, particularly liberals, have framed this as a race issue, rather than a law issue. Sorta kinda true, since most illegals are Hispanic, but irrelevant. I don't care if they're white, black, or green, they drain society and infest it with drugs and crime.\n\nprasoonc : Oh really? My parents filled out tons of forms to get here and make this country better. Legally. And since when did the  Native Americans have anti-immigration laws like we do?
752278
Because one of the big problems with Republicans these days is that they're forced to do everything for the benefit of the Republican party, rather than for the benefit of their constituents.\n\nPeople realized this, and elected Democrats because they will actually do what they are supposed to do... or at the very least they will not be punished for doing so.
906795
They come here, illegally, then it is very easy for them to just break law after law. They will do what ever they can to stay here. They justify this by saying that living here is their human right, or that our laws are out dated, even calling our laws silly, and well its just a very small laws. They try to sell themselves as, just poor wanting a better life. Oh yes they do get a few to feel sorry for them, but we must never stop telling Washington, that we want our immigration laws enforced, we want those that hire them fined, we want anyone renting to illegal immigrants fined, and we want all those in this country illegally deported. If not we will find someone in Nov. of 2008 who will do the job.
1068984
I am pretty sure that they dont want a "lawless nation" they want better immigration! The government has to let more in, then they wont have to come in illegally.
959113
Illegal immigration, whether they are Mexican or Micronesian is a nationwide problem.  It's not a stump issue for a political party, it is a real issue that is having more negative than positive impact on America.  Don't be blinded and frozen in ideology, act and help make this country a better place for you and your family.  If you believe "Bush's illegal wiretapping program" is worth fighting, then formulate a plan and get involved in the political process.  Trying to link two unrelated issues in order to cause a stir accomplishes nothing.\n\nI'm not opposed to Republicans, I'm opposed to people who do nothing but add to our problems in this country.  And no, I'm not Republican.
830512
It's hard to tell.  What they want and what they get are two different things and what they can get away with is another.\n\nAmerican citizens have to keep a close eye on them and Demand Deportation of illegal aliens.\n\nI think they are a little frightened of the public right now and will delay the immigration issue or try to sneak it behind Americans backs.  Which will be a little hard to do since so many grassroots organizations and watch dog groups have popped up.
770679
It's politics.  Most Republicans want to make abortion illegal (or at least say they do) to satisfy the Christian vote.  Republicans also want to satisfy the voters that want social programs cut.  So they are playing to the appeal of their voters versus making a practical decision based off of what real people would do.
1023691
Because that hole fiasco was a sham of an issue that backfired on the GOP. The general public has a very low opinion of many big name Republicans right now and they're scared.  Like flag burning and gay marriage, they're dragging out all of their 'go-to' conservative issues to get the conservative base energized and out to the polls to vote.  The problem is, the White House knows that Latino voters - who mostly have conservative values - voted Bush into office in 2004 - especially in Ohio and Florida.  Now, they know they've pissed off many, many swing voters and they dropped it like a hot potato.  Plus, many of the the big contributors to their campaigns are employers of aliens and they made calls.