if illegal immigrants do not give back to the country why should they stay?
472668
I do not think that any illegal immigrant should stay for any reason.\n\nIf you want to apply and go through proper channels, fine. Please come. We have been waiting for you! You are so welcome here.\n\nIf you are an illegal immigrant, please leave right away. We do not want you here. the very 1st thing you have done when arriving here was to disrespect us and broken our laws. We have enough home-grown criminals here. We do not need you too.\n\nOh! And you know all those jobs you claim to fill because no one else would? I bet you "legal" immigrants would! Please do not illegally enter our country, disrespect us by breaking our laws and try to tell us you are doing it for us. That sounds like such a classically abusive relationship. It is akin to saying, "I am so sorry that you made me give you a black eye. I only abuse you because I love you".\n\nDo us all a favor and GET OUT!
530953
Most of the illegal immigrants made a CHOICE of entering this country illegally. But there a few of us who did not have much of a choice when we were infants. I agree with you, this country set rules for everyone in the US to follow. One of the rules is to enter the country legally, so technically those who chose to enter illegally are criminals. But why should we spend our tax money chasing after these people who are trying to better their lives when we have true criminals out on the streets? We should all keep in mind that not all illegal immigrants(Hispanics) jumped the border last week. Some of us have lived in the US for over 18 years. We do not have an accent and do not live off of food stamps.\n\nMy answer to your question is that many of us were 3 years old when our relatives brought us here, and I am pretty sure they forgot to ask us if we wanted to enter the US legally or illegally. Let's not be cruel, infants and toddlers are not criminals.
623984
It seems that the people who are in support of the immigrants are really in support of illegal immigrants. Just because many of the undocumented people do alot of the low end jobs, it doesn't give them the right to stay here permanently. \n\nWhat about all the people from other parts of the world who have to wait 5-10+ years to get a visa? how fair is it to them? Legal immigrants from China or wherever could and would do the same type of low pay jobs that the illegal immigrants are doing. Shit, they make about $5 a day in china so being a janitor is a big step up. \n\nAlso, the difference between alot of legal immigrants and illegal ones are that many more legal immigrants are educated in their home countries and are more likely to get better jobs here. They won't work in the low end jobs for long and they will improve the national economy. You don't see that enough with illegal immigrants. too many of them stay stuck in the lowest paying jobs.
915141
If they are here illegally, they should have NO rights other than to be treated in a humane manner when they are ushered out.  They need to get the hell back where they came from, and if they wish to enter our country do so legally, just like thousands do every year.  I have no sympathy for those who enter our country illegally.  I welcome those who follow our laws and enter legally, no problem with those people at all.  If someone has no compunction about entering our country illegally, what other types of illegal conduct are they going to display once here?
1002729
if i would be in that situation, i would voluntarily go home were i am welcome and free.  i would not want to be a burden nor have a guilty conscience by forcing myself upon others who do not want me.  my thing is, if i'm living in a country as an illegal alien (yes, alien) i would not have peace of mind knowing i don't have freedom..."give me liberty, or give me death."  but i am a considerate man...i don't know what they are?
371929
Its unfortunate, in relation to mexicans, that they have to leave their country because they are full of corrupt leaders who dont care at all about the people. Mexico is a beautiful country full of rich resources that unfortunately are not used properly. So the people have to do what they can in order to support a family even if its something illegal. That being said I dont believe they should get citizenship just because they demand it. There are other people in line who did things the right way who should become citizens first. I think they should try their best to learn english (many have), pay taxes (which many do), and do their best to become legal. Many of them dont like being here illegaly and want to become legal. Again in MExico its hard and more so for the poor people to get visas and passports. So they have few options.
644714
Immigration is a priviledge. You're not always going to be gauranteed the right to immgrate to wherever you want.\nSay a country has an epidemic of sickness, or something, another country could close the border and not let them in.\nOr if you're running away from the police and you come to another country, they're not always going to let you stay.\nOr if something is legal in your country (say polygamy) and you try to bring it into America, they wouldn't let you.\nThere are lots of reasons why an immigrant could be turned away.
708156
In denial!  They seem to think that it is quiet alright for them to commit a crime of being illegal.  The just do not understand exactly that being an illegal is committing a crime.  There is just no legal or common sense reasons why they want to illegally immigrate.  If their supporters are so into supporting them, why don't the supporters get together, financially, and help them better their lives in the country where they are from and not in this country as illegals.
1097199
Looks like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Hmmm....should you turn him in thereby ruining his family's life or keep your trap shut so you can exploit their situation? Maybe you should try to do something morally correct and help them out? You could see if there were a way for you to sponsor their citizenship.\n I lived in Mexico for a while. They are wonderful, helpful, hardworking people that want the same for their families as you do for yours...a good life, freedom from oppression and an education for their children. And I think it is the same in all countries.  I don't think we should open our borders but I do think that we should do something about the illegals in our country right now. If they are contributing to the economy and are not involved in criminal activities then we should keep'em. The rest go home and others stay home.
889848
I am totally for it, I said this time and time again. If they want to become citizens than pay up your long overdue. If they knew they had to , they would go back real quick I bet. Also the government needs to stop giving away aid to them.
391790
What immigrants don't realize or think about is when they come here illegally they are robbing themselves of their own rights. If they are illegal, their work is limited because if they are caught, they can be deported. They have a lot of limits because they don't want to get caught and deported, that is something they are bringing onto to themselves. They don't have the right to vote because they are not citizens. \n\nFOr those that came here the legal way, then they should have all the rights that American citizens have ONCE they are here long enough to be considered a citizen, they deserve it because they went through all of the trouble to do things the correct way. \n\nNo matter what we do, we will still have illegal immigration. It can be limited however. I think we should do what other countries do to us. I was in South America last January. I had to carry copies of my passport with me, because if the police or security stopped me or if someone in a museum or store or whatever requested to see it, and I did not have it, then I would've been put in jail. A fine of over $600.00 plus exit taxes would have to be paid before they released me and I would've been escorted out of the country and would've lost the priveledge of coming back. THAT IS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE HERE! We are WAY TOO LOOSE WITH LETTING PEOPLE IN. They come, they don't speak English and what happens they get welfare benefits. The come here illegally, the pop several children out and what do they do, they get welfare benefits. NO WAY!! You better darn well have more proof of a social security card and ID to show that you are a citizen, you dang well be able cough up a passport and a visa!!
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Yes, of course they should pay for them to go back, but that will never happen, there is also a chance the country would'nt even except them back, like what happened to the boat full of Chinese we just sent back this summer, China refused to take them back.  Do you really think Mexico would take back people that are making the country even richer than it is already, hell no.\nI'm in the greenhouse growing industry and I've worked with hispanic's for almost 15 years.   \nThey are smug and arrogant and know they are thought of as better than the citizens of this country.  Our government tell them this everyday, they have perks and incentives to keep coming over.  If I hear one more person say what hard workers, family oriented people thay are, I'm going to throw-up.  I know how they are and who they are, and what they respect, which is vertually nothing, they do'nt even sell dog food or cat food in their grocery stores, they do not know how to use a toilet, they can't drive, I've been hit by a hispanic and he left the scene, did the cops hunt him down, no!!!!!!!!  Everyday on my job, on the road, and in my neighborhood I am violated, and this I hate our GOVERNMENT for.  Please do not worry about who will pay to get these law breakers home, no one is going to send them back, they come and go at their own free will and will as long as America is America.
618608
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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Most of the pro-illegal crowd apparently have this idea that it is a human right for people to enter another country and stay there for a "better life" regardless of whatever violations they may commit along the way.\n\nThese people think that the United States has an obligation to help the poor of other countries, i wouldnt be surprised if these people are also advocates for USA intervention in foreign lands.
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Einstein is your leader?  Sorry.\n\nI don't want them to stay and I don't want anyone to come--we are too crowded period. I care about the land-period.\n\nIf you do stay-life goes on. I will adjust. I will not support law breaking. I will not support a bad government (we have one too). But I do not break the laws. I won't go out of my way to turn someone in for being here and I will be nice to all-just don't ask me to break a law or lie for you. I will not pretend everything is fine-I face facts. And many problems have been caused by the flood of people coming in. And more will be coming. Sad but true.\n\nMy conclusion is--our government will do just a little on the border to appease the people. Not a lot. I am not sure what they will do on Amnesty. If they say OK fine. \n Do I want it this way-no.\n  \nAnd if we combine--I hope we don't destroy the land in Mexico with our constance building and rape of the land. And letting in more than we can pay for or care for.\n\nEinstein? Hasn't he gone over the edge  of reasoning a little?
505147
Please go back and research some of the answers to that very question. It has been asked by many people here. Why don't you tell us why we should allow them to stay. the burden is on the illegals and their supporters to convince to population why criminals should be allowed to benefit from their crime.
457184
I agree with you - no illegal immigrant has the "right" to do anything but to be returned to his/her own country. It disgusts me when people compare our ancestors who immigrated here legally with these people who care nothing of our laws, and so have no problem breaking them to enter.  We have immigration policies (they need to be enforced), and people can enter this country through an already established procedure. We should not be made to feel ashamed because we ask others to obey the same laws that every American is asked to obey!