why cant america protect itself ? first the terrorist attack and now attack from illegal immigrants....?
457265
we have been dealing with this problem way before 9/11. It's just the fact that now our congress are realizing they have Fu*k*ed up so much on immigration that they want to try and fix what they failed to do before
621386
More exact question: Is it right for a sovereign country to protect its self.\n\nThe US has already stated that they are part of the "AXIS OF TERROR" and are thus target for attack.
1001740
Yes, we definitely DO owe them protection!  They are Americans living on the American side of the border and they pay taxes and they should not have to live like that - our border patrol and the police should be doing the work that these people are having to do for themselves!  And they definitely should NOT have to move to feel safe!  I don't have satellite TV, so wasn't able to see what show you were watching, but just what you describe to me is appalling!  All of this kind of stuff needs to be gotten out to the general public and everyone should do whatever they can to see that it does.  A lot of Americans are complacent while the illegals do not seem to directly affect themselves but we need to pull together and realize that even if it doesn't affect you at this moment, it will eventually, and it will affect your children and grandchildren.  It needs to be taken care of now!
230431
You don't.  That's the nature of terrorism.  This whole concept of a "war on terrorism" is laughable, because you fight terrorism, but you can't win.  Citizens of a democratic republic such as the USA expect to have too many freedoms, and you can't competently fight terrorism without infringing upon some of those freedoms.\n\nTerrorism and terrorist acts have always been around and always will be.  Anybody remember the Boston Tea Party?  Guess what folks, that was an act of terrorism.
698122
1) we shouldn't be invading people anyway.\n2) Think about it. We are at war with a country, would you want to grant automatic refuge to it's citizens without question? Obviously not. Securitywise, that would be an extremely stupid move.
1119500
First of all, you have to make sure the people you're going to kill actually are terrorists. The War on Terror is a sham. The US isn't going after terrorism all over the world. If this was true then terrorist attacks wouldn't be at an all time high. Don't believe the hype of the talking head in Washington DC.
299680
No offence, but your government is the pinnacle of ignorance and instead of crossing the line they have blown it up with a bomb. America cant police the world and it will eventually prove to be your downfall in terms of superpower status.
51466
The government can't protect us from terrorism.  If someone is willing to give up their lives to hurt others no can stop them.  \nAre we more protected than before 9/11?  No, everything is close to the same. The government fulfilled very little of the 9/11 report recommendations. We may be worse off with the Iraq, depending on who you talk to. The government can't protect us fully but it can protect vulnerable places like chemical plants and cargo but has failed to do so.\nUltimately, we are not safe from attack and never will be.  We can only minimize the chance for attacks but the government is not doing it.
923331
Just because the problem of terrorists has MANY fronts doesn't mean that any ONE of them is less vital to address.  IF, God forbid, you were to ever have children and one was standing in traffic, and the other about to fall off the roof, would it make either of them less critical?  How good of a job could YOU do keeping this country safe?  Demorats would only apologize for not providing better transportation from the border.
186941
The huddled masses would ultimately rather be safe than free.  That is a rule that every political party and governmental system in the world understands.  Pres. Bush and company have used 9/11 to their advantage in this respect, by offering lucrative government contracts to large corporations in the power structure, thereby making signifacant cash off of the paranoid population.  \n\nMany citizens of the republican sway will say that we need to protect ourselves, and we are at war, and we are in danger.   Very paranoid.  We were ALWAYS in danger, and we ignored it, and we were just fine until that day in September.  \n\nGiving up freedoms and liberties cuts against the grain of the very exxence of our society, but most of those on the right really don't care, they are so paranoid and afraid of what could happen next.  \n\nI still think that giving up personal freedoms is a terrible thing, regardless of the threat.  The republicans aren't really trying to catch the ones that id 9/11 anyway, so what are they really protecting me from?
606649
Because illegal immigrants don't make on average $50,000/year plus full benefits...like the New York City transit workers do. It is also not forbidden by law like the strikes in New York. Besides all that, is everything terrorism? The guy next door sprayed some insecticide...is that eco-terrorism? We are so consumed by the idea of terrorism that we cant, even for one day, accept that free speech might not be terrorism. If we destroy liberty to defend what America is, then what are we defending?
392988
Be aware of your surroundings, and whats going on, be prepared to defend your self at all times. It is hard to protect your self from terrorist, as they are the only ones who really know when and where they will strike next.
613552
We were attacked 10 times and every time it was by radical Muslims, what should we do? Even now one of the leaders has declared he wants to kill 4 million Americans with 1 million being children. I know not all Muslims think this way but we have a right and a duty to protect ourselves from those who do want to hurt us.
576616
There is no border security.  Ships, their crews and cargos come and go without scrutiny.  Non-mexicans caught at the border are issued a summons to go to court and released INSIDE the US.  The only Terror that is being worked on is to terrorize the population into giving up their civil liberties, social security, and medicare, and pouring billions down the throats of Halliburton, the Carlyle Group and other Bush cronies.
1081561
Isn't this a wonderful country that you can say these things without facing a firing squad?  Of course, you may not be an American & you probably don't remember or care why the war on terrorism began. If America allows terrorists to plot, infiltrate & attack at will, we will soon have no need for things like a national health care program.\nIf you are indeed an American, you should realize that this war is not a game, it is real.  We are in real danger. And our freedom does not come cheap. But, it is our troops, led by our president that are willing to make the supreme sacrifice so disrespectful cowards like you can continue to say whatever you want, whenever you want.
611216
They are not vigilantes, they are Americans trying to defend our nation because our government won't.\n\nSend money to their cause or go volunteer if you can. Also, send a brick to your congressman and urge him or her to build a wall and stop the invasion of America!\n\nAnd for those of you who think they are shooting people, educate yourselves. They are standing watch because nobody else will do it. They call the border patrol when they see an illegal alien crossing into OUR country so they can be escorted back into THEIR country.
497960
Because we have become a hated country for our way of life, our rights, beliefs and the right to obtain the American dream. Every one hates us yet at the same time they all want to be us.......When every one else open their borders maybe we will open ours!!!!!!