If we were at war with Mexico, how many of the illegals and supporters would fight for Mexico?
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Thats a damn good question. Im not racist one bit but enough is enough. How dare they come to our Country and wave the Mexican flag, that is SO disrespectful! What do you think would happen if we tried to pull that shit in Mexico??
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THEN WE WOULD OWN MEXICO
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Sneak across the border.  thats how many mexicans get to our country.
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could be in less than 30 years if the trend does not change. They are human the same as us but need to follow the rules. I favor mining the borders and putting signs up to keep out or else tough sh--. We might as well take over Mexico and get things organized but of course that would mean we have to be organized.  The turmoil in this country has been caused by too many people stuffing their pockets instead of doing the jobs they were elected to do. That includes both parties.
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winkipinki,\nOf course that's where most of them come, because we have more than 11 million here illegally.  Had there been another boundary separating Mexico and the U.S. (such as an ocean), other countries would have been on an even playing field.  And yes, the largest minority has shifted over the years, mainly because of the illegal immigration...\n\nsinful_x_kiss,\nAre you kidding me?  Where were you in 1986 when Congress approved amnesty for the millions already here?  I'd say that's "special" treatment, more than any other country has ever received in those numbers.  Being next to us definitely has more advantages than disadvantages, mainly because the U.S. government has allowed it to sneak by and occur for so many years.  Now that it's out in front of national attention, the problem will hopefully be corrected where it started with the politicians.  Once the leak is fixed, then we'll worry about the mess.\n\nSmokie,\nThose are some good points, and most peeps that are against illegal immigration would agree with you.  It is possible to be against illegally crossing our border, but at the same time, support Mexicans for who get here legally.  That's not a racist or prejudicial stance.  We're all about them waiting in line just like everyone else around the world.
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I'd definitely support legalization for someone who volunteered for combat service. If they are willing to defend this country, the least we can do is let them live here.\n\nAmnesty for illegals isn't fair, and you know it.  It is a matter of where do we want to put our resources, what do we want to live with having done, how effective would deportation be at the end of the day and at what social cost, and should we at least partly blame our government for letting these people get to the point where this is the only home they have?\n\nI don't know how to get something workable out of the Senate Bill, though. I think we may just need to start over.
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YOUR QUESTION NEEDS MORE DETAIL\nNOW I WOULD DEFEND A AMERICAN-BORN MEXICAN OR A LEGAL-ALIEN\nAN ILLEGAL I WOULDN'T
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I suspect we can't afford the war we are already fighting.  I don't understand what you think he has to protect his people from.  Most of them on the northern border are waiting to wade across the river, and any additional military presence there would sure cut down on the illegal immigration problem.  As poor as Mexico is, I think the reason they don't crack down more on that is because it helps solve a problem for them.  They have fewer poor citizens to support, and those people often cross the border, get jobs and send money back home to family.  It's kind of a win-win for the government.
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12 years active duty. I would have to say I agree for the most part... But I also want to add "my 2 cents" If a country brings the fight to us we should by ALL means, hunt them down and if that means fighting in Iraq, Cuba, Mexico or Mars then lets get it on!!
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That is basically true. We are all immigrants and the Europeans who became the United States, illegally took the land away from the Native Americans and settled there. In addition to that we took California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas away from Mexico in an illegal war. Then we didn't even keep any of the treaties we made.\nIf ALL the present day "illegals" didn't show up for work on the same day, they could bring this country to its knees. If they all went back to Mexico at the same time they could shut this country down.
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mexico might kick our butts, looks whats going on in iraq theyr more primitive than mexico but they got guts
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No, they would shoot them on site.  It is a felony to illegally enter Mexico.  They want to keep their laws and we change ours so their border can move North.\n\nWhen 73 illegal kids were found in a school one day, there was no debate or talk of changing laws;  they deported them and their families here faster than you can say Poncho Villa.\n\nIf you think they care about us down there, you got somthing up your but you better take out.\n\nThe real American fighters on the front lines:
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There is an estimated 12 million undocumented illegal immigrants in America. That would be an estimated 4 percent of America's total population. About 300 million people total in America.
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I think in my sleep, but if it has to be in a blaze of glory, it would have to be like fighting for my freedom......(crossing the border)...I'm Mexican...Just kidding, really i'm kidding1 C'mon give me ten points. If you do I'd give you a tortilla!
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CIVIL WAR is war between those citizens within same country. This would just be a war since these illegal Mexican invaders are not citizens.\n\nEvery person for illegal immigration should be forced to compensate these innocent people who have had their social security numbers and identities stolen by these illegals who invade our country with no care who they hurt. They should have to not only compensate the money lost from their social security accounts after they are zeroed out once the fraud is detected, but every last cent the victims had to pay taking time off work, every cent that went into photocopying documentation, every cent that went towards lawyers and gas driving somewhere to get this mess taken care of, and any other financial expenditure the victim had to cough up. They should also be forced to compensate the victims for the emotional hardships endured. They should have to compensate for the money and time spent trying to straighten out their credit ratings after these illegals have ruined them. They should be forced to compensate these victims for every single hardship related to what these illegals have inflicted upon these people. Currently, the system does not provide any compensation at all and a lot of people are never restored to previctimization status. Oh but these pro-illegals claim that illegal immigration is a victimless crime that hurts no one and that we are whining when we complain. \n\nYou think these illegals care that they are hurting innocent lives? Their loyalty is to Mexico. They proved that during one of the first rallies when they took down the American flag, hung up the Mexican flag, and then hung the American flag upside down underneath it. THAT is how they feel about America. \n\nhttp://michellemalkin.com/archives/004869.htm\n\n\nThen the people who want to appease them pull out the excuses about how people who are not even alive now, and haven't been for hundreds of years, 'stole' the land from the American Indians. Even American politicians are carrying out this traitorous attack on our sovereignty! If this keeps up, the United States of America will become a 3rd world country, just like Mexico! Mexico's problems are not the fault of Americans, but they are becoming our problems because the Mexicans are invading us and bringing their problems with them.\n\nThe illegals make up about 5 % of the work force. The unemployment rate is about 4.5%. Keep in mind that the unemployment rate does NOT represent everyone who is unemployed. It only counts those who are collecting unemployment. Everyone else's plight is ignored. The unemployment rate if everyone was counted would be tremendous. We do NOT have a shortage of labor, we have a large surplus. The more illegals that come in and take our jobs at minimum wage or less (often less) puts more and more Americans out of a job. Most of these Americans are never counted in the unemployment rate if they do not manage to get unemployment benefits. Unemployment benefits are hard to receive.\n\nIllegals draw welfare by stealing people's social security numbers and identities. That means there are a lot of people being directly hurt by these people as well. Innocent people are having their credit ratings ruined, having IRS problems, and social security problems. If someone who has had their social security number stolen gets married, if either spouse dies or become disabled then they can be denied their benefits. \n\nMy family moved to the US before WWII. Those of my family that didn't make it over got killed by the death camps. Our family assimilated to the American culture. We didn't expect the Americans to change to suit us. The illegal immigrants from Mexico are not civilized like that.\n\nThey not only changed the National Anthem to Spanish, they changed the words. They already burn our flag and hang our flag upside down. They waved the Mexican flag during a lot of their protests. Some schools have stopped hanging t
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Ink Why Rare is correct, many illegal immigrants are fighting not only for their citizenship, but OUR COUNTRY! \nWhat I'm about to say next is going to piss a bunch of people off, but what the heck! I have a more respect for illegal immigrants fighting to serve a country that they desire to call home, than sniveling USA citizens that have never served, and take their citizenship for granted. Unless you have served in the military, you have no idea what those guys are willing to sacrifice for the dream of becoming a USA citizen. They have my respect, and my support. Regards
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Well ...\n\n3 Million Per Year Come ILLEGALLY From Mexico Alone