Why are we so determined to keep Mexicans out of the USA  Don't they deserve a piece of the American Pie?
470625
No one is against Mexicans or anyone else coming into the country.  We just want them to come in the right way.  If immigrants follow the laws and get naturalized, there would be no problem.
834559
I believe we as Americans are the most fortunate people in the world, but that doesn't mean we can solve the world's problems.  We have never turned people away.  The problem is that the people crossing the border illegally are not JUST hungry, decent, hardworking humans.  There are terrorists, drug dealers, rapists, and murders also coming through.  We have to abide by our laws and so should anyone else who wants to be an American.  That is also part of the problem.  Some want to come here and take advantage of our great nation, but don't want to be a part of it.  They still raise their Mother Country's flag instead of ours, they speak their native language instead of ours.  They do not want to pay taxes like all Americans should.  What is the difference if we have lazy Americans or if we have illegals using our system and our tax dollars?  If you want to be in America, then you need to do it the legal way and become an American.  Only then are you entitled to our freedoms and rights.
660732
they wanna come here work hard thinking we'll want them to stay ,but as soon as they come legal it will all stop there losers that want a free ride your right ,the mexican women thats what there used to spreading there legs an they know american men like that,so they think that will get them a free ride here ,,well they should go home to mexico an fix there country,,,bye,,,i didnt even notice they were gone monday, hopefully they stay gone..
484066
being a american is respecting the english laguage, history. and structure. Why do these mexican's expect us to change for them when no other country INCLUDING mexico would ever do the same?
664592
your absolutely right...their cultural backwardness and violence says it all....do we really want them assimilated into our society..???\n\n\nliberal socialists want us to "look at individuals" who sneak across the border and break our law to do that for a better life....thats crap...it is a culture that is trying to invade and keep their own way of life with no nod at all to americas values and laws...\n\nhow many times have you heard of the mexican who shot, stabbed, or beat another person for messing with his "property"..usually a woman...and the prevailing thought is "thats just how those latinos are..hotheaded"...\n\nthey have no desire to assimilate or fit in...they just want our dollars, any way they can get them...legal or otherwise...
184053
We could cut off our borders but that steady flow of ultra cheap labor in jobs that Americans don't want to do would end and have major economical problems for the whole country.  That is the argument for not closeing our borders to mexico.  Its also important to remember that this country is populated by people who either immigrated here or came only a few generations ago
244042
Because chances are the person carrying the flag is an illegal who wants to keep Mexican citizenship but work in the US for all the financial advantages.  Demonstrations by illegals should be dispersed by riot police and the participants arrested, and the Mexican flags burned.  Their arrogant ways and demands for the right to steal from American taxpayers is an affront to every US citizen.  There should be no tolerance at all for these Mexican flag-wavers.  The problem is only going to get worse.\n\nAnd continued incursions into the US by the Mexican Army should be met by a declaration of war.
571984
How about an American boycott of Mex-American businesses that close, at your inconvenience, for the purpose of supporting the illegals.  Or how about firing employees who fail to show up for work for the same reason.  Or, how about a political bloodbath against congressmen who don't come down hard on the illegals.  It's time we took our country back, I personally do not need people who don't even belong here, dictating to me.  I also believe that people of Mexican decent, who claim to be Americans, should choose once and for all, where their allegiance is.  Are you an American, or are you a Mexican?  At a time like this, you cannot be both!
606775
I agree. If we were to do that down their, the Mexicans with be hating us. If you live in America, U wave the American flags.
383741
Americans don't only focus on Mexicans on the issue of immigration, which is what I'm assuming you're asking about.  Part of this issue are the unprotected borders between Mexico and the U.S., and if you recall, it has been per posed that a wall be built to help protect these areas.  There are many reasons for this, on of the most important is to stop illegal immigrants from passing, Mexican and otherwise.  It is very possible that people associated with Al Quaida and many other terrorist groups could enter Mexico and then the United States undetected by anyone.  What has been per posed by Bush and many others is that along with protection of our borders, there is a need for a worker program so that foreign people working in this country can be monitored, not prevented from entering.  I don't think that anyone denies that Mexicans and many others from foreign countries are a vital part of our workforce here in the U.S., but because of recent events, the United States must boost security along it's borders, ie, Mexico and Canada.  I think that the a majority of media attention is focused on Mexicans because there are so many people (of all nationalities) that come into the U.S. via the Mexican border.
365863
Because many of them have been working in the USA for decades picking oranges, limes and lemons. They basically keep the landlords in business, however when it comes to apply for citizenship, they are considered to be foreigners.\nThey fly the Mex. flag to identify themselves from other nationalities who claim to be refugees and seem to get priority.
770528
Yeah, I think that is extremely hypocritical. I mean, I would take it as a compliment if foreigners came here. I mean, if the Mexicans want to come, then let them. If Americans do not want foriegners coming then help make conditions better in their countries or stop visiting other peoples'.
304540
The big issue I have isn't with number of Mexicans that are in America.. it's more of the fact that they refuse to enter the country LEGALLY, and they refuse to live like an America once they get here...\n\nIf they are still sooooo proud of Mexico that they have to bring their flags here and wave em around everywhere, then go back to the country that doesn't provide your family a future.. I'd be proud to call that home also... If you insist on being proud and living the way you do in your home country.. Move into the areas that Americans have designated yours.. I.E. "Little Italy" "Little Mexico".. etc.. In those places, yo ucan go about everyday life and live 50 to a house...\n\nLearn ENGLISH.. Doesn't meant you can't know/speak spanish.. But speak it only in the home, and speak english when you are dealing with other Americans, seeing that is what we speak..\n\nLive one family to a house, not a generation of on family to a house.. Same rule for a car.. only clowns travel around with 15 people in a VW Bug.. If you want to be associated with that, then more power to you..\n\nAs far as the rights go.. Amercians have given their lives and fought for those rights, so other Amercians could enjoy them... Mexicans have hopped a fence, hid out, and won't sacrifice shit for America... Most of them are here illegally, and since they aren't legal citizens of America, they shouldn't get to enjoy the rights that Americans do... \n\nSo yes, I agree.. GO MINUTEMEN !!!!
768350
I think they're right on the money in wanting to distance themselves from the 'we want spanish' crowd. They left Mexico etc. for a reason. To assimilate someplace, you gotta buckle down and learn the language, at least give it an honest effort. No one expects perfection, but a good-faith effort would be good.
620760
I love everybody and all races.  That's what makes America so diverse. Mexicans deserve to be here like every other race.  They are coming from places where they don't have anything.  It is at least our duty to help them out or to make them legal citizens.  They are comming for jobs and freedom like everyone else who migrated here from another country.  We are America for the people by the people and we will stand strong on our beliefs.
398407
Its an insault to all of us. We americans let them stay in our country and they spit in our face. I think they should learn to respect what america is and leave our heritage alone.
663712
The illegals definately need to be deported. Plus we need a tall concrete wall to help keep them out. \n\nThe illegal Mexican immigrants are invading this country trying to take it over. It's encouraged by Mexico and the American businesses who use them for cheap labor. Their loyalty is to Mexico. They proved that during one of the first rallies when they took down the American flag, hung up the Mexican flag, and then hung the American flag upside down underneath it. THAT is how they feel about America. \n\nhttp://michellemalkin.com/archives/004869.htm\n\nThen the people who want to appease them pull out the excuses about how people who are not even alive now, and haven't been for hundreds of years, 'stole' the land from the American Indians. Even American politicians are carrying out this traitorous attack on our sovereignty! If this keeps up, the United States of America will become a 3rd world country, just like Mexico! Mexico's problems are not the fault of Americans, but they are becoming our problems because the Mexicans are invading us and bringing their problems with them.\n\nThe illegals make up about 5 % of the work force. The unemployment rate is about 4.5%. Keep in mind that the unemployment rate does NOT represent everyone who is unemployed. It only counts those who are collecting unemployment. Everyone else's plight is ignored. The unemployment rate if everyone was counted would be tremendous. We do NOT have a shortage of labor, we have a large surplus. The more illegals that come in and take our jobs at minimum wage or less (often less) puts more and more Americans out of a job. Most of these Americans are never counted in the unemployment rate if they do not manage to get unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are hard to receive.\n\nIllegals draw welfare by stealing people's social security numbers and identities. That means there are a lot of people being directly hurt by these people as well. Innocent people are having their credit ratings ruined, having IRS problems, and social security problems. If someone who has had their social security number stolen gets married, if either spouse dies or become disabled then they can be denied their benefits. \n\nMy family moved to the US before WWII. Those of my family that didn't make it over got killed by the death camps. Our family assimilated to the American culture. We didn't expect the Americans to change to suit us. The illegal immigrants from Mexico are not civilized like that.\n\nThey not only changed the National Anthem to Spanish, they changed the words. They already burn our flag and hang our flag upside down. They waved the Mexican flag during a lot of their protests. Some schools have stopped hanging the American flag and forbidden students from wearing clothes with any part of the American flag on their clothing all to keep from offending the Mexicans. It's nothing short of an attack of our country, not only by the illegal aliens, but those who seek to appease them. \n\nI am tired of the stereotype that Americans wouldn't do the work that illegals do. Illegals do all kinds of jobs for less than minimum wage which drives the wages down for U.S. citizens. Construction jobs are an example. There are lots of illegals doing construction jobs that Americans used to do because the companies can keep more of the profits if they pay less for the workers. All that does is make companies wealthier and Americans poorer. Illegals are stealing jobs that Americans have done for years.