Amnesty For all?really?
491950
What is the question? The current Senate Bill doesn't give amnesty for all. It gives legalization to those here over 5 years, the ability to apply for legalization by leaving the country for those here between 2 and five years and deportation for those here less than two years.\n\nNo clue what will come out of the House on this point, if anything.  The most noise on any compromise at all between the Senate and the House that I've heard is to kill amnesty but leave in place the guest worker program going forward.  Me, I'd rather have amnesty for non-felons already here, and kill the guest worker program going forward until the border is really secured.  I don't think the Senate is at all serious about border security.\n\nHowever, we'll have to see what happens.
367080
Hayleylov for Prezidente'!! Forget Condi or Hillary - you get my vote! To all those answering against this, think about what the illegal immigrants and their supporters are proposing, and tell me why it's any different? Good for them to do it, but not for us? Hayley, it appears the ol' double standard has once again reared its ugly head! I'm with you, where do I sign?!\n\nAngi (below), in your question 4 days ago, you proudly proclaimed a boycott of everything on May 1st! Why is that different?
844294
No! \nillegal is still - illegal. \nEven if amnesty is granted, many will not accept the fact they were first criminals who broke our laws, and were rewarded.
484714
No,i do NOT even believe MOST of what he says anymore,so WHY BOTHER!!! Just look at his so called,"guest worker" program!!! WHAT A CROCK!!!! Does he REALLY think people In the U.S. are THAT STUPID??!!!!"Guest worker" is just ANOTHER NAME FOR AMNESTY!!!!!!!!!
1066848
That is very nice of you but it really isn't a fair trade. If all who want amnesty want to trade maybe than it would be fair. Do you think that will happen?
434262
Immigration law reform is long overdue.  I'm more interested in what the actual law will look like after it gets out of committee (or if it can even get out of committee).  The biggest problem with sweeping reform legislation is that it rarely works and usually backfires in some form or other (See the recent bankruptcy reform legislation.)  I wish I had a little more faith in the political process to get stuff right.
1085527
Hmmm....mainly because they have VERY powerful advocacy groups DEMANDING money out of the american taxpayers' wallet. Vote against immigration amnesty, if you feel strongly about not having the United States become the Global Welfare Provider...and you're going to have to fire a bunch of people out of state and federal government, too...and I doubt they'll go quietly...
527280
You should check 1986 (was that the year?) when a few million illegals got granted amnesty.  Now we are having the same problem.  So if the U.S. grants them amnesty, how many more times are new illegals going to pour in and do the same thing?  Look for research articles in library databases.  Find news articles, books, interviews.  Etc...
588591
Chris Simcox, president of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, issued the following statement on the passage today of an illegal alien amnesty bill by the U.S. Senate: \n\n"The vote to give amnesty to millions of illegal aliens by the United States Senate today, should it pass into law, would ensure that the status quo is maintained: the borders would remain wide open and the attractive nuisance of endless welfare and social programs at the expense of the American taxpayer would remain. Those climbing over the backs of those waiting patiently to abide by our laws; and instead breaking the law, illegally entering this country, and committing document fraud; those not paying taxes; and those hiring illegally would be granted full amnesty. American citizens would, of course, still be subject to prosecution for document fraud and tax evasion. This sends the message that if you play by the rules, you suffer; if you enter the United States illegally, you are not subject to the rule of law.\n"The American people do not trust the government to grant amnesty now and secure the borders later. We already went down that road in 1986, and the borders remain wide open still today. \n\n"Their constituents are watching, and these Senators will pay the price come election time. We are now focusing our attention on the House of Representatives where we do not expect amnesty to pass. The House is more respectful of their voters, as they stand for re-election every two years. The arrogance and cavalier disregard of the will of the American people by this Senate will not be forgotten-there will be an accounting. The American people are still sovereign in this country, not a gaggle of politicians pandering to their special interest donors. \n\n"The existing border crisis is a dereliction of duty by those entrusted with this nation's security, sovereignty and prosperity. The U.S. Senate just left America vulnerable to a tsunami of migrants at the border, to terrorist infiltration and to an unprecedented crime wave by drug smugglers, thieves, rapists, human traffickers and murderers who cross our frontier at will-and whose bravado and aggression will now increase with the Senate's message of our apparent national weakness. \n\n"But the Minutemen will remain on patrol, at our posts-and continue to build border fencing and barriers on private land with private donations until the U.S. government performs its most basic constitutional duty to these United States, and safeguards the people and protects the territorial integrity of America."
1007530
I totally agree with you.  Although I am very much against amnesty for any illegal.  Mexican or other.  I know many Mexicans who feel the same way.  People are just ignorant and fear what they don't know.  And some people think it makes them feel superior.  Stupid aren't they?  Don't let them get to you.  That's what they want.
867127
All I can say is the government had better listen to the people, regardless of the election results, and the MAJORITY of the people are unhappy with the number of illegal immigrants in this country.  I certainly hope they do not even THINK about another amnesty because I think the country is on the edge of civil war regarding this issue and the people in government had better take this seriously and stop just pandering to businesses and corporations.
349444
I wouldn't call it "amnesty", per se... it involves something like eleven years of work, English classes, and applications... it's a ton of work. More work than becoming an American citizen the old-fashioned way...
912775
ofcourse.  the dem with r next to his name in the white house has already said we have to have work visas which will then imply amnesty.  sure glad I can pay for that too.  everybody has the same rights I do but I put money in for them they dont.  sure seems fair to me.
1184725
Your own  answer is what we wanted to hear.   \nBut some don't want to hear it. It is easy to point figures at past wrongs. And some used that in defense of their argument. Some, it never happened too( some Indians) so they don't see it as their history. And the foolish will bicker on your history.\n\nI am for all means to stop crime if we can. Obviously we can't stop all-but any will help. \n\nClose all boarders to all but visitors or students with pass. No Amnesty. No benefits. No free school. No Jobs (get tough on business).
799223
Contrary to what amnesty supporters would like people to believe, they are NOT racist organizations. They are looking out for the people that are citizens and those that have come here legally.\n\nPeople that are against amnesty want our immigration laws enforced regardless as to what nationality illegal aliens are.\n\nit has nothing to do with race.
843402
As the majority of Democrats voted DOWN the 'make English the official language" bill and voted DOWN the House bill on immigration and want to grant amnesty to everyone.....I'd say they are for illegal immigration.
406797
I seriously doubt it! lol, I think if it would only be for those who weren't caught and have a certain length of time working and living here in the u.s. I think the amnesty part may be for the parents of "anchor" babies. (children of illegal immigrant parents). I think the rest will prob. only get a temporary work permit for like 3 years or something, and then they will have to reapply for it again. It's pretty much up in the air as to IF it will be passed. President Bush said that the 'undocumented' workers will have to get to the back of the line when it comes to the immigration process. It'll prob. be YEARS before you could become a  resident much less a citizen. It's not going to be as easy as it sounds.