Are you against mexicans or you just want what is best for america?
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I Have NO Bad Feelings Toward Any One OR Their Nation Of Origin\n\nI AM, However, Strongly AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS \n(From Any Nation)\n\n The American people need to understand that the United States is under attack! \nNo, not by Iraq or Iran, but by MEXICO! \nYes, Martha, you had better believe it.\n\n\nThe MEXICAN GOVERNMENT is deliberately and systematically working to destabilize and undermine the very fabric and framework of American society. \n\nAnd President George W. Bush and Senators John McCain and Ted Kennedy (among others) are aiding and abetting this effort. " \n\n\nPUSH HR 4437-NO AMNESTY\n\nDEPORT ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UPON DISCOVERY
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I myself am not American, nor do i have anything at all against America - however; i will say that i have noticed that MANY  (NOT ALL!) American people tend to believe they are "above" people from most other countries - including Mexican Immigrants.  This attitude, i believe, has little or no basis in fact but has far more to do with the leaders of America.  The arrogant attitude comes right from the top; was it not America its very self that created the notion of "the American Dream" ?!  If the leaders of their country have an arrogant attitude& think they're better than the rest then its little wonder that the same principles and ways of thinking have been taken on by so many (it seems) American people.  I noticed in your question you are very passionate about your cause, which i do commend you for but would urge you to not fight a losing battle.  As i said i doubt it has anything to do with your people(it seems from your question that you yourself are mexican immigrant) personally, politically or anything else if the truth be known - it probably IS that Americans can be very arrogant and just automatically believe they're better than everyone!  (i am in no way against american people; i actually have family there!  And im certain that there are plenty of undesirable British traits - im british!- that i could sit here and take apart!!!)  In short i suppose what i'm saying is: don't worry about it; it's not you with the problem-it's them!!!!(oh; and yes-immigrants DO contribute a lot to america; to its economy,workplace ....)
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Mexicans will work for any amount of money, so what do you think?
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LOL trying to legislate the entire planet into the United States, are you? Face facts, that was then, this is now, and unless you really really want to face decades of nosebleed taxes to pay for overcrowding, more cops, more pollution, consider your choices wisely, because Mexico's just standing by for the green light...bone up on your spanish...of course, to be fair, it's not just mexico.\nProblem is, the more pre-load there is on your paycheck, \nthat eventually you'll be paying more and getting less in the way of any social services etc. A lot of people have developed an entitlement mentality these days, other people 'owe' them something, kind of like Sid Vicious's 'do they owe us a living'-type attitude. No one 'owes' you anything by virture of ethnicity, family name, or anything.\nMore people need to pull their socks up, and stop expecting handouts, and trying to paint our country as the mega-welfare agency. "Hey, let's go leech off america" isn't a good attitude, in my view. Lots of people just barely scraping by, out there as it is.\n\nAs hospitals etc. get overloaded, jail system gets overloaded, schools get overloaded, their effectiveness diminishes. People will demand that these services be expanded, and that the government pay for it. Well, you're part of the government, so again, vote with great consideration...\n\nI don't think the answer to global poverty is to make the United States a de-facto second-world country. Legal immigration is fine, illegal immigration is not, and as far as the indian thing goes, you're talking distant history, just like mexico losing the US/Mexico war, which they still apparently refuse to acknowledge? There's poverty in america too, and I think there's a general delusion, perpetuated by some rather unethical politicians, that blatant opportunism and cut-throat competition is the answer to the world's problems. Selling america down the river wholesale isn't going to solve any social problems, right any wrongs, and dumping another 100 million or so into the mix with impunity like the Senate apparently sees fit to do won't get the job done, either. \n\nI think it's time for people to dry their eyes, and look at the problems facing america, mexico and other nations in a new light, with an eye towards prevention and reform. You can't change the past. No one can jump in the time machine and go back and re-make the world or our country the way they think it should be. The strongest strategy, to my mind, is to try and improve what we've got. Mexico should be doing the same instead of just basically fleeing the scene of the crime...'blame america' just won't cut it.\nI have nothing against helping less fortunate people either, as long as it's 'hand up', not 'hand-out' etc...
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you cant see what you don't want to see.... the Mexican government only wants whats best for their people, better jobs, free health care ,free housing ,free education for its children , freedom,protection against the police... things that the Mexican government cant/wont give them......so they send them here !!!
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Deporting and stopping illegal immigration will be great for Mexico actually. It will force the mexicans to change their ways and may be fix the problems of pollution, corruption in government, and overpopulation. They could become a normal country or another canada. then I would be in favor of some kind of open-border North american union thing.\nOr mexicans can live in the same hellhole they always were in.\n\nIllegal immigrants our loyal to Mexico and they made it clear. Saying things like "STOLEN CONTINENTS!" even though their ancestors were spanish (EUROPEANS) too. Also, mexicans' ancestors never lived in North america, the north american indians lived there.\n\nillegal Mexicans wave Mexican flags to basically say "we hate america and are loyal to Mexico, we're just here for the money and to leach off of your system!"\n\nIt is time for an Abraham Lincoln of mexico to rise up and heal central america and Mexico. Someone to end corruption. Stop illegals and yet at the same time get closer ties witht he USA.\n\n"I think there are alot of good men already in Mexico, I find it sad that you have never ventured there to find out. You'd have to get off your high horse first."\n\nreally? then why is there still a high crime rate, corruption in government, etc.. in Mexico? Where are these good politians in mexico you are talking about?\n\n"Why didn't those good men ( our founding fathers ) stay home and work to better their own country."\n\nActually, their colonies were apart of their country! New england belonged to Great Britian. So when they "immigrated" there they were actually still in their country and were thus trying to imrpove it.\n\n" USA didn't have to go over sea to find a country to help hell we drive there in a day . Only if Mexico had lots of oil..."\n\nRiiight. Actually the whole Middle East is sitting on oil. We didn't take any oil from Iraq (proven already). Explain why the oil prices are so high? High oil prices don't do any goood to USA.\nand lol, Mexico sits on TONS OF OIL! They supply USA with tons of it already. That is actually what causes a lot of their corruption to, if we can find an alternative source (Ethanol or hydrogen) then Mexico can't rely on rich Oil anymore!
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I'm sure they do want a better life ... if I had t he choice between an American and a Mexican prison, I know which one I'd choose .... \n\nAnd heck, I want a better life too .. .maybe I should stop paying taxes and health insurance ... why not?  If it's OK to break immigration laws, why isn't it OK to break tax laws?  Both a federal laws, right?
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The key word is "illegal" as in not legal, as in wrong, as in shouldn't do it, as in not right. America has many flaws but one of our strengths is the legal system. What I find incomprehensible is that you would want to base a society on illegal principles as in I will cross another countries border, take up residence and not abide by their laws. My question to you is which laws do you decide to follow and which laws do you ignore and how do you arrive at your decision ? Do you want a society like Mexico where you have to bribe public officials and the police? I have lived in my country 52 years and not once have I had to or wanted to bribe a public official or policeman. On the other hand it is routine to do so in Mexico. What is also routine is bad water, disease and poverty. Do I hate Mexicans? Absolutely not. I want as many of them over here as possible speaking Spanish among themselves but English in general society, just as my German and Irish ancestors had to.Most of all I want them to follow the same laws as my ancestors followed. I do not want a Mexican legal system or culture dominating my life and my country  . We fought a war over that once and I have no desire to fight another one.\n\nLet me repeat I do not hate Mexicans but I will love the Mexican without agreeing to have the poverty, disease and disregard for the law imposed on me. This is my country and it is yours too as long as you follow the law, pay your taxes and learn the language. You would expect no less of me if I wanted to be a citizen of Mexico and common courtesy decency and respect would demand it.\n\nThis is a serious matter and it does not seem wise to me to expect reconquista. It will not happen.\n\nI just read Recoba 01's post. You need to know that I am not intimidated by Mexicans and do not think you are going to take my job. The rules are clear . Get your education, work hard compete fairly and then if you "take" my job all power to you. Mexicans are certainly capable of competeing with the best. As a native born American I am willing to live and let live, treat everyone with respect but as a slogan on one of the early American Flags put it. "Don't tread on me"
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I want our laws enforced and our borders secured. It is not about Mexicans. It is about our joke of a border being wide open for ANY person to cross.\n\nIt is not about fear. It is about anger! We citizens can no longer afford this mass illegal exodous to our country. We have crumbling highways, bridges, water and sewer infrastructure, public schools.\n\nWe have working poor right here in the USA. Why not take care of them?\n\nI know why. Because for generations, the USA has been the diaper changer of all countries who ask us to. This has been going on for ages.\n\nSECURE the borders now.\n\nHi MOM!
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If it is good enough for Mexico...then it's good enough for them to abide by.\n\nI'm so tired of the hypocrisy...Sick and tired of the Politically correct mentality...\n\nEveryone should commit to abandoning the "I'm sorry" behavior...always apologizing for being an American.
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Americans cannot own land in Mexico.\nDarn those double standards.
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This is very true, but the government is more focused on mexicans because A. They are a poorer country B. Mexicans have snuck illgal drugs over the border and C. The Natalee Holloway case hasn't helped many immagrents around the country. Basiclly, everyone is just afraid of new people and what they may bring to the U.S. I am not mexican, but i do believe that every human was made equally and everyone deserves a fighting chance. I agree that not all mexicans are bad, just the very few percentage that don't know how to deal with some problems. I mean, if you think about it, if you were a mexican dealing with an oppresive government (no offense) and poverty wouldn't you want a safe haven? I know i would try anything to get to the U.S. We in the U.S. have to understand what they are going through and put ourselves in their shoes. I totally agree on the fact that mexicans aren't the only immagrants. I just think the government is afraid of be overthrown or having another terroist attack. Though my ideas may not represent the american people, i still agree that this illegal crud needs to stop soon.
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i don't care what anybody thinks. this is MY country today , tomorrow, and forever. i will NOT have a country that i can love if we let every JOSE(yes i said JOSE) and his brother come over here to live off of the system. to bad if i step on your feet. i am an American citizen and all i am asking for is the right to be free from the people that do not respect MY country. how can they say they respect America if they hang the mexican flag and sing in spanish. respect is a two way street. you need to give some in order to receive some. as far as i can see, we are giving way more than we are getting in return. KEEP THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS OUT AND THEN THERE WILL BE A FUTURE FOR MY CHILDREN, AMERICAN CITIZENS.
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No, but you may be more curious in the future. I'm not Mexican, but LOVE the culture. Enjoy being an American.
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I say 'to hell with Mexico'. The United States spends billions annually, subsidizing mexican citizens for this, that, and the other, I think our country even sends money directly to theirs to prop it up. Mexico's answer? More people swarming north with an entitlement mentality. \nWell mexico/mexicans, guess what? Americans, the people that live on the land you lost during the war and signed away on the treaty of guadalupe-hidalgo in 1848, long before any of us were born, are tired of the crime, the social problems, and the attitude. If you're going to move to america, lose the mexican flag and se hablo englais. Not because we hate you, or because we hate mexico, but because this is the here-and-now. I will never employ a mexican illegal, period, end of story. When I go to the store, if I can't get a clerk that can do stuff and help people en englais, and/or has the big attitude about it, that's a manager's complaint. I support fining holy hell out of employers that knowingly hire illegals, if they want to hire mexican citizens they can vote with their feet and take their businesses TO mexico.  \n\nWhat I think is funny is that more and more republicans are finally seeing bush and company for what they are, a bunch of total sellouts. \n\nlegal immigration works for america, what they've done with the mexico issue is set the country up for a train wreck, eventually...
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I don't hate Mexicans. I just don't care for illegals, be it Mexican, Canadians, etc... (anyone who is in America illegally and is a strain on our economy). You shouldn't HATE anyone; it'a such a strong word. Most people who HATE someone probably just don't understand that person or their culture.\nWhile I don't care for illegal immigrants, I certainly understand the reason they want to come here. They are usually fleeing from an underprivileged country and get free assistance from our government. America offers the promise of a new and better life. Who can say that we all wouldn't do the same thing given their situations? AND just because I understand their reason why, doesn't mean I pity them or agree with giving illegals amnesty. They should have to play by the rules like everybody else.
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I don't think that the Mexicans would agree. Mind you, there is always the option to invade it like the US normally does with other countries, but then again Mexico doesn't really have a lot of resources that the USA is interested in.