Why are people who hate  immigrants  usually the most stupid people who contribute least towards society?
457789
Unfortunately, the history of this country is such that in times of economic depression and population changes, particular segments of the population become targets for the disappointed. \n\nWhile I am all for immigration reform that makes sense, I am NOT for using immigration law as a tool for ethnic cleansing which is where this current agenda is heading. It is a shame that in discussing an issue that is very important, we have targeted Mexican people. Not all Mexicans are in the country without authorization, yet this is a fact that seems to escape many people. In recent weeks, the use of the word "illegal" has become synonymus with Mexican. \n\nI am also unconvinced by the statistics mentioned to suppourt the current reform proposal. Data can be interpreted in any manner to suppourt its researchers claims. We are talking about a group that constitues about 5% of the overall population. Sheer reason tells you that such a small segment cannot have the rampant and overwhelming effect cited. Yet again, this is something that seems to escape many. I wish we could think back to the spirit of the constitution and the intentions of the Founders.
1049485
I think it is a matter of perception and general upbringing; reading the answers given here, it seems everything is in the eyes of the beholder...it goes from the moderate mainstream view to radical hysteria based on their true life experience.  I think it's funny how in the southwest, the local yahoos (don't mean the users here) sound like the most unsophisticated members of society, and they are the critics of "Pepito, learn English." These are the role models for the cyber kids and some adults who answer here, especially in this category.  What else can be expected except that they parrot the views of their authority figures.  It's a mentality being handed down for generations.  It would be like saying all white anglo saxon Americans are born with higher intelligence.  And now it's being ruined by the illegal immigration.  \n\nI don't discount the obvious crime by the hardcore Mara Salva Trucha gangs from El Salvador and the gangs of LA; but, they are the exception, not the rule.  The White Racist Supremist hate groups are the exception, not the rule.  I also do not discount that people  having come here illegally are breaking the law.  I place that blame on our White House Administration.  They care two sh*ts less and are the enablers of this crisis.  If real estate has always been the thermometer of our economy, just think,  the illegals are cheap labor.  Their contribution helps to boost our economy so we can have a flourishing economy.   It's quite the paradox of our government officials.\n\nHaving grown up in Texas, my experience is similar to yours.  The cyber immigration group pulls out the social services and tax card;  while it is a reality that our system is on overload, I think they are saying two things:  don't take it away from me, I live in the land of opportunity, but I don't want to do anything for myself; I am lazy, and my American passport entitles me to benefit from social services,  I want some and you are taking it away from me; or they like the way it sounds, since most of the kids answering probably don't have a job and are not really paying taxes.  \n\nI have a builder brother in Central Texas building million dollar homes who would never tell you it's a bad place to live because of illegals.  He likes their work ethic, and he obviously hires white Americans as well.  \n\nThe bottom line is prejudice is as prejudice does.  I see a lot of businesses owned by these so called immigrants; they come here and add to the tax base and contribute to employment;  so, I ask any gringo who opposes to that:  what's your story?  Quit your whining, leave the Mexican restaurant  and do something for yourself!\n\nAnd that's my pulpit for the day!
565012
Because they are stupid
780420
some people enjoy hating certain groups of people just for the purpose of showing hatred toward another group of people.
465429
I am not sure I understand you but I do not think that all citizens in the US are prejudice. I want my taxes to pay for my kids not for kids of parents who do not contribute. I want people who have been waiting out the legal process to be made citizens ahead of people who say screw the countries laws I will do as I please. I want the poor uneducated US citizen to find a job that their skills can handle. I do not hate the people coming here for trying to improve their life but I hate the attitudes and ideas that many bring with them. Our laws can not  be broken just because someone decides that the laws do not help their cause. If that were allowed then we would live in anarchy.
367320
People who don't like others because they are different are ignorant. People often fear what they don't understand, and ignorant people only like others like themselves because they understand and can relate to people similar to themselves, but those that are differnt because of lifestyle, race, language ect. they don't understand and there for fear. Of course they don't say that's why they dislike someone, or a group of people, but that is why. These type of people are not to be hated for their ignorance,they should be pittied, because they live sad scarred, small close minded ignorant angry life, surrounded by other sad pathetic close minded ignorant people just like them:-)
1113361
I typically associate it with hatred, since it represents those who were willing to try to leave America rather than free other human beings...
200814
Because some people are morons with no concept of anyone else other than themselves.\n\nThat and they're wasted.
622643
why would you hate anyone? do you personal know these people? Do you believe all the stuff you read in trash mags. everyone has a right to live there lives the way they want what is right for one person is not always right for a another. LIVE AND LET LIVE
418664
I dont think that some people can ever get smart. But the best way to get smarter about immigration is to talk to immigrants, read the news, go to you local INS office and ask questions. Dont let people's racist remarks and lies fuel your hate for them. Many people spew common misconceptions, because they think that they are true, for example, that illegal immigrants dont pay taxes. I have heard that many times, or that they get welfare. They can only get welfare if they have children here, if that is the case, the children are citizens, that welfare is for American citizens.  If want correct info, then you have to do your research. INS would have that info, or immigrants would.
887870
Sadly, many of the ignorant people of this world have this view. Not based on anything they actually know about America the country and the people in general of America. Their hatred comes from their hatred of our current leader. They are misguided in their reasoning and shallow people to think this way. Unfortunately there is little chance it will change as there will always be these type of people that cannot see beyond the tip of their nose. American people are not unlike people the world over, there are rich, poor, in between and good and bad people. People from other countries that bad mouth America really don't have a clue, what regular every day life is like here. Such is life! There will always be bigots no matter where one is from.
368609
because people in general are stupid.
492222
because people are hate and ignorant freaks that don't understand the meaning of life
1178786
I don't think they do.  I think the media says they do.  People don't like illegal immigrants, regardless of where they come from.  The media and ignorant have pointed their fingers at Hispanics specifically, so stupid people believe it.  Hispanics are not hated, unless on an individual level, like so and so pissed off this other so and so.   I dislike all illegal immigrants regardless of where they come from or their reasons for immigrating illegally.
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American History X.  Stupid people piss me off.  People do change, even when the odds are against it.  Stupid people are the ones perpetuating the violence.  If everyone took the time to become educated and learn to understand the differences in each other, the world would be a better place.\n\nI appreciate the question.  It show a maturity that many do not have.
467466
It those kind of ignorant actions that make they're cause look bad. I hate cowardice actions like that anyways. Hit someone, then tuck tail and run, real brave.....\n\nUnless you believe that everyone just magically appeared in one certain location, how do you know the "Native Americans" did not migrate here? Where you here to bear witness to this appearance? Every race immigrated from somewhere, there were no laws, no governments etc. preventing people from coming here back then. This world is now a lawful world, if you don't abide by said laws you are a criminal. It is really a very simple idea, being made unnecessarily complicated.
776363
good question i hate those people