is the usa govt trying to make the illegal immigration issue more difficult ?
470300
Very stupid bill It is a copout. Why not enforce the laws already in place?\n\nMy issue is the fact that our borders are so insecure that this is still happening even after 911.\n\nAnd no we do not owe illegal immigrants anything
1156681
It is happening more and more-and people are putting the pressure on Government and Sates.\n It is going to get tougher for Illegals as time goes by.\n\nWe are going to hear a lot of sour grapes.
583233
Immigration needs to be controlled, I agree.  But to do that, I think, we need to create a system in which illegal immigrants that are already here and that contribute to this society to integrate into our system through legalization.  I think that deportation or criminalization of 11+ million people would have a negative impact in our economy and society.  \n\nThere are many reasons as to why the protests are taking place. Currently there are about 625 immigrations laws that the senate is debating. Some of these laws are cruel and inhumane. Some take on very good points, and some are just ridiculous. \n\nOne of the main issues is that some senators wanted to pass a law that would make all illegals and anyone who helped/hired illegals criminals. With 11 million illegals that would make a good chunk of the population criminals (legal or illegal, citizen or not citizens). \n\nIt is not so much an uproar against law enforcement, but an uproar against injustice and inhumanity. They are not demanding to violate the law or much less. They want a chance to become legal immigrants with the right of being able to go to a hospital when sick and without being scared that they will be forced to leave their families unprotected. \n\nThese people are not illegal because they want to, they are illegal because the goverment has made it extremely tough to become legal. These people are paying taxes as everyone else, trying to be good citizens as everyone else, and working for a better future for their families, just as everyone else. If an anmisty was to be approved, it wouldn't be a free ride either. The person would have to prove that they are an asset to this country, and have to have their taxes filed, a clean criminal record, have everything in order and pay the big fines that the goverment would implement. They are not seeking immediate citizenship, but a chance to eventually become citizens. They are not fee-loading as some people might think because they do pay taxes. And they are doing jobs that Americans find degrading.\n\nDougDoug_ I hope you get to read this too.  Illegal immigrants are not choosing to ignore our right to control immigration, what is happening is that the government has already made it extremely tough to become a legal immigrant that they have no choice but to stay here illegally.  This is one of the main reasons why these people are walking into the streets and asking for a chance to become legal.  They do not want to be illegal or stay illegal, and to become legal immigrants they would have to show that they are a contribution to the US, pay taxes and prove that they are not trouble makers.  They would have to pay fines for being illegally in the US plus all the cost that inquires to apply for a green card (legal residency).  \n\nAlso, let it be clear that they are not asking for immediate citizenship, but instead a path towards citizenship.  You have to be a resident for 5 years in order to apply for citizenship.\n\nIt doesn’t make it right that they are here illegally, but that’s what they want to fix.  And  they are willing to pay the consequences of staying here illegally (read above).
96420
I'm not sure that it was wayyy to slow.. they made it seem like they did everything in their power to make things happen.. I know trying to get people down there was difficult but ALOT of people pitched in to do what they can... I thought it really proved us to pull together as a country... My friend was down there going to school and she said the MEDIA made it seem like the gov. wasn't doing anything but she said there was ALOT being done.. so I guess we can just hope the gov tries to get it back to normal/or better quckly.
400934
No. It sure elevates dealing with the problem that come about. Enforcement is an issue. Drinking and driving, pregnancies, etc. are hard to deal with for most families and financially burdensome.
247787
It is not up to a political party to do something about the Illegal Alien problem.  It is up to us as a people to tell our Representatives what we want to have done about the problem.  We should learn from 9/11 that this is a serious problem that affects us all.  However many including the 9/11 terrorist's entered the country legally and then did not leave when it was time for them to.  Our INS Department does not have the staff to honestly see the job through in most cases.  We have people who have come to our country on a student visa and remain here for many years after it has been expired, and many of these people go to the INS daily trying to get some sort of status to remain here.\n\nYes we have each day people who sneak into the country, but one must realize that many Illegal Aliens came here legally and just never left.  Sometimes it is just a clerical error and others have to do with quota's.  There is a lot more problems with the illegal immigrants than most people know and understand.  The problem needs to be explored and new legislation developed to meet the needs of our country as well as be fair to those who came here legally.
1121878
Unfortunately not.  Illegal immigration is considered a federal problem and does not fall under the jurisdiction on local authorities.  The local police can arrest illegals and detain them for the federal immigration officials to deal with, but they don't have to.  Chief of Police is a political position though, so you can put pressure on him to do more about the problem.
849926
I hope the immigration issue will lead people to think a little harder, and maybe even vote...emphasis on the thinking part...
575628
Sounds great to me, although on the news there've been people that have turned in illegal aliens repeatedly to INS and the government never even investigated. But hey it's worth a try.
91043
wouldn't count on it as changing the immigration laws is a really lengthy process.
352228
No.  The illegal alien problem can be handled by SEVERELY penalizing employers, and diligently finding those employers.\n\nThis will both eliminate the influx of illegals and will cause the giant mass of illegals to go back to their country to seek employment.
241020
I hope someday happens. I think the US government should see both sides of the problem with illegal immigration and then decide what to do.\n\nI really have faith that the problem will someday be solve, soon or later it will be solved. I am just scared, because if it takes long time for this to happen, I am scared that a civil war will end this up. If is not a civil war, then it will be something worst.\n\nI hope both sides understnad the problem, but I am sure that people, immigrants, will let the government know that they don't like what they are doing.
660920
immigration isnt the problem it is illegal immigration that has become the problem.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!
272399
I think it is election year politics. I think they will all talk tough and then when it comes time to vote, this bill will be so watered down and ineffective that it will actually add to the problem rather than solve anything. Illegals need to be removed from this country. Illegals need to be turned away before they can get into this country. Our borders need to be secured for more than this reason. What good does it do taking lighters and nail files from american citizens on flights if there are over 800,000 undocumented, unscreened security risks entering ovewr our southern border each year. We are arranging deck chairs on the titanic.
1003461
The government knew.  I think that is the first time ordinary people took the time to look up the statistics and find out how much of the problem they saw from immigration was in fact from illegal immigration. The crime and cost and education impacts are daunting, once you look them up.
643583
Is that like asking 'if God is all powerful why is there suffering'?\n\nBad as it is, it is worse because of illegal immigrants.  You are right, though.  As the 'most powerful nation in the world' we owe it to our poor to put a MUCH more intense effort into border security and enforcement than either of the current bills contemplates.
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well, this illegal problem has been brewing for yrs, even since the last amnesty. this has been an issue that politicians hav avoided for at least 10-15 yrs, but since no one wants to focus on IRAQ & GAS prices, the immigration prob will do for now. this problem has been the cause of our gvmt & employers who indeed make it easy for illegals to work & stay here. ppl r just p*ssed off cuz it has been blown up & its easier to hate & assimilate than it is to hav a voice & an open mind. personally, i think that the honest, hard working non-recipients of public assistance should b able 2 stay if they pass a background check, etc.. after all, the blame should b placed on the American gvmt & Americans. people will treat u the way u allow them to treat u- & dam we've let it go on 4 so long we as americans r to blame. but that's me & we're all entitled to our own opinion-or lack there of.