What do you think about everything that is going on in the news about immigration?
461091
Round 'em up and ship 'em out... back to their own countries!\nThey are draining, (no, bankrupting!), our country through our school system; our emergency care facilities, (and hospitals), our already over-crowded highways, (and most driving without insurance, thereby causing our rates to go up with all the payouts!); depressing home values in some areas where they have congregated; not paying into our tax base for wages earned in cash under the table; sending a large portion of what they do earn back to their families in whatever country they're from, (thereby draining our economy and growing theirs!); They're swelling our welfare roles - signing up for and receiving money they haven't paid into or aren't even eligible for; destroying public and private property where they're coming into our country through; demanding rights which they don't have and waving their country's flag in our faces; swelling an already bulging population with more children being born to them, (per family), than the average American family is!\nGEEEEEZ! What else do you need to know? How is it that this is even an issue being debated in this country when it should be a no-brainer? Are their really that many "STUPID" Americans here, or is it possible that the press and the rest of the media are falsly reporting the issues? And this argument about them doing jobs that Americans won't do... BULLSHIT!! There are so many options here that I'm not even going to dignify this propaganda with a response!\nHey... just because these "poor" people want a better life for themselves and their families is NO excuse for running the fenceline into our country illegally! Their poor life is NOT our problem! It's theirs and their country of origin! If they don't like the way their country is being run, "THEY" need to change it!!! Why should "THEY" be rewarded for crossing our borders illegally, instead of following our country's immigration laws and processes that all others must comply with for gaining entry into the U.S. legally? I have heard no one make a valid argument for these illegals... NOT ONE!!!\n\nThere now... I got that off my chest!\n(I feel much better now, thank you!)
557048
"and if ignorant people like you would do I little bit of research"\n\nBureau of Citizenship and Immigration Falls Under \nDept Of Homeland Security (Since 9/11)\nAnd INS Does Still Exist As Well\nUnder The Same Blanket (DHS)\n(SO..They Changed The Name...Its Still The SAME Agency) \n\nIts Kinda Like Calling An ILLEGAL Alien \nAn "Undocumented Guest Worker"....\nEXACTLY The Same Thing - 2 Different Titles....LOL\n\nIf The INS Started Carding For And Collecting ILLEGALs During That Protest, They Would Have Turned Into A Mob, And Started Rioting\n\nThey (INS) Are Rounding Them(ILLEGAL Aliens)Up As We Type\n\nThey(INS) Are Starting At The Workplaces, \nStreetcorners, Parking Lots(Home Depot) Etc.\n \nThe Search Will Expand To Public Facilities \n(ie: Hospitals Etc.)\nAnd Residences\nAFTER HR4437 Comes Full Swing (To Remain Within The Law)\n \nThey(INS) Cant Deport All 20 Million At Once\nIt Will Take Up To 5 Years \nTo Find And Deport All ILLEGAL Aliens\n\nBut Its Getting Done\nIt May Not Get Full Coverage In The News\nThey(INS) Dont Want To Scare Em Into The Shadows\n\nBTW - America First(ASKER) - Considering You Never Expressed ANY Racism In Your Question, And Were STILL Called A RACIST......LOL\nIll Call You A Racist For No Reason TOO\nIt Seems To Be The Thing To Do These Days\nYou Insensitive,Ignorant Racist\n\nHave A Nice Day
680603
hmmm.....don't see many of the regulars answering this question/statement do you.\n\nanother aspect of this immigration topic we have yet to pick the scab off.\n\nI love it.\n\nOh but I have to add....they are all going to post quickly with "illegal".....though that had nothing to do with the question.....that is going to be your basic answer.\n\nLMAO\n\ngood post!
677938
It's the 'hot button' issue of the day.  The media dictates what is talked about, and that is influenced by the government.  Right now, Bush needs something to take peoples' attention away from Iraq, Iran, and the rising cost of gas.  Enter the immigration issue.
520502
I write public officials constantly about these issues, especially my senators and the representative of my ward.  The truth is that hundreds of thousands of people are writing, calling, showing up....to demand border security and extreme limits on all forms of immigration.  So many that the lines of communication are all jammed most of the time.\n\nThat's why you saw the whole amnesty craziness come to a screeching halt (its also why an enforcment only bill came out of the house).  It has become extremely clear that any politician who, in any way, stands in the way of reform, is finished.  Something like 90% of people in the US feel this way and feel strongly enough about it that they will vote out anyone who tries to prevent reform.  Bushes stance on amnesty is what has driven his poll numbers into the toilet...not the situation in Iraq (for which he has been completely vindicated I might add).
623992
Hey guys,\n\nI read your comments and agree with most of them, however, since I found this question under the “POLITICS & GOVERNMENT >> IMMIGRATION”, I figured I would stay on subject. \n\nThis is concerning. If history repeats itself (as it usually does) “The Media” can shape norms that provide a strong reaction from the general public, that can eventually motivate many forms of extermination. It can be dangerous when the role of the media is transformed from a neutral purveyor of fact, to a corporate sponsored monster that satisfies the psychotic and pathological appetites of the masses. \n\nThe basis for freedom of press is to PREVENT governments from regulating fact, to impose politically motivated information to the general public, and/or punishing those who surpass those imposed regulations. Disestablishing freedom of thought (via any media type) is the intention of manipulating the media. In today’s news, we are now seeing major corporations taking control of media sources and creating their own precepts and opinions on global and local issues (and yes even personal appearances as stated above). It’s becoming severe.\n\nSo with the oxymoron of freedom of press that we have in this country (and most others) the responsibility falls on the people to sift through the information provided and expose these tendencies. It is OUR responsibility to prevent these influences on the media that can lead to bogus information on very important matters like……Immigration Reform and the present situation our country is facing with the Mexican border. I doubt we will ever know the real issues by watching just the news. We can however guarantee the opinions we have are based upon what CNN or MSNBC has stated as fact.\n\nI suggest reading newspaper articles from other countries on these issues, and using the internet to understand Immigration Law and the legal ramifications of building an  armed wall to keep them out (or if you really think about it.......keep us in!) \n\nBe good guys.\nIt was nice talking with ya.\n\nThanks,\nAndre M
482039
No, we've had the same amount of illegal immigration for the last 120 years.  The only reason that this is even getting press is because certain politicians are looking for a hot-button issue to distract the dumbest in our society so that they don't demand that the politicians deal with real issues like war, debt, health care and social security.  Nothing will change with immigration and no one will notice when it no longer makes the news.  Just smile and ignore those stupid people when they get angry over this non-issue.  We're waaaaay to smart to get suckered into a BS argument about something that's not going to change and doesn't really matter at all anyway.  Besides, you and I are to busy worrying about real issues to be bothered with this crap.
491842
Hm... Maybe you should read the news of the big CRACKDOWN on ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. \n\nTry another country.
848501
What are you talking about?  Our borders leak live a sieve.  You might be aware that we have a little illegal alien problem?  You might have heard that Homeland Security says our borders are out of control?
505173
Definitely.  The issue seemed to arise from nowhere and suddenly the government is devoting 100% of their media time to it.  Bush has been criticized for his domestic policies and focusing too much on Iraq, so illegal immigration gives him a "worthy" cause at home... I imagine that he'll run his mouth for a few more weeks and then just drop the issue completely.
1177174
I think things have become much more tense since the Immigration March a month ago.  The immigrants see the move to deport illegals as insulting--rightly or wrongly--and the whites are resentful of the demands made on them.  Things will get worse.  But the short answer is that they don't want to go back because they know life will be worse for them if they do.
490266
It's about time someone stand up for this huge, illegal immigration invasion that is going on.\nSure hope this is true. I have not heard this yet.\nI don't think anyone will be running scared yet. They will just migrate to another state.\nIt will take alot more of the states to get involved before anything, as minute can actually be noticed. Let's give it our best. Hat's off to you NC.
606408
no it has finally hit a level were it is a huge problem in all areas of the country.\n\n\noh and we are not talking about immigration, its only illegal immigration. legal immigrants are welcome and many are friends of mine, they did it the right way.
1027478
Yes, I love it!  I look on the internet news daily for more stories like the one about the mayor of Hazelton, PA, or Sheriff Joe in Arizona, or big unexpected roundups of illegals in different cities.  It does my heart proud to see the citizens of the USA standing up against this injustice that the government has allowed to occur and get out of hand - illegal immigration.  I believe the power of the American citizens is now snowballing against illegal immigration and whether the Federal Government wants to or not, they are going to have to listen to the people whom they work for, and act accordingly.  The days of the freebies and handouts for illegal immigrants are quickly coming to an end and the smart ones will start planning their own voluntary self-deportations now, rather than wait until they are found and shipped out, possibly leaving family members behind in the USA.  Better they start planning and get themselves organized for an orderly return to their home countries before they get caught by immigration officials or the police or their landlord or their employer.  This way, if they have lived cleanly in the USA so far, without committing further offences since they first illegally came over the border, they have a hope of returning legally one day, if they go home now and apply to immigrate to the USA through the proper procedures.  WAKE UP ILLEGALS!  Do yourselves and your families a favour and return yourselves in an orderly fashion now, while you still can.  Otherwise, don't cry and whine when you get caught and shipped out on a moment's notice, when you aren't ready.  The jig is up!  Amnesty is NOT coming!!  Wake up and smell the coffee!
383411
I have not seen anything on the Internet yet. It seems to me that the ones supporting illegals being in this country are being more racist then the ones trying to kick them out. People need to grow up and answer a question without having to go the racist route in their answers
471035
I totally agree!\n\nWhy are we letting people in to this country to just sponge off the welfare, cause trouble and get freebies!\n\nI think that people from other countries should be welcomed if they bring something to the country... i.e JOBS! \n\nHow many unemployed people are in this country? How many single mums are ignored for the fact that illegal immigrants get their first pics! it is disgraceful!
854760
I started poking around the site and found some of the other things about NAFTA, FTAA and SPP.  It really is scary that so many people do not understand what is happening to our country.  A lot of people will call you a bigot or a hate monger if you say something about illegals.  I really have more of a problem with the government lying and saying they are doing something about the illegal immigration.  The fact is, they let it happen because it is part of the broader plan to make Canada/United States/Mexico one economic entity.  This will at some point lead to one country.  And they sit there and say you are unpatriotic if you don't support the war in Iraq!  In the meantime they are stabbing the American public in the back and selling them down the river.  I must reiterate, I don't hate the illegals.  I hate those that have let our borders turn into a "free trade zone".