What do you think of illegal immigration amnesty? Do you have any idea of what you preferred to be given?
494002
It will be devastating to the USA because of Family Unification/Chain Migration better known as bring in the Village. \nThe USA will increase its population from 300 million today to between 400 million to 1/2 billion in 20 Years. 40% poverty.\nhttp://www.heritage.org/research/immigration/wm1076.cfm\nCheck it out.
203769
It started due to the 11 million illegal insurgents in the country and more coming in each day. I too hope it does not pass AS WRITTEN due it does not include our President's\nidea for a national non-forge-able ID card for illegals along with some kind of work program (for those interested in working and not sucking on the welfare teat or doing drugs and gang crime) but I do not believe in amnesty for those that have violated our laws and our country's sovereignty.
766774
amnesty for a felony, then granted citizenship\nI do not think there is a reasonable argument!
524714
Impact of amnesty proposals on Illegal Alien numbers \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref/illegal_alien_numbers.html#howManyIl...\n\nOn January 9, 2004, President Bush proposed a guest worker program - a thinly veiled amnesty for illegal aliens. \nA February 29, 2004, Fox News article subsequently stated that from 50 percent to 90 percent of illegal aliens apprehended claimed they were coming here for the "amnesty" (their words). One Border Patrol officer stated that "They believe that they are only responding to an invitation." \nShortly thereafter, the Border Patrol was ordered not to collect this information. \n\nWord of the amnesty had spread far beyond Mexico. \nApprehensions included Nicaraguans, Brazilians, Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, Chileans, Chinese, Pakistanis, and East Indians. \n\nBy June, 2004, U.S. Border Patrol official statistics revealed that there had been 135,468 apprehensions along the southwest border during April 2004,  an 80 percent increase when compared to April 2003. A May 23, 2004, New York Times article stated that after a 4-year drop,  apprehensions were are up 30 percent over 2003 apprehensions along the entire southern border,  with 660,000 people detained from October 1, 2003 through the end of April, 2004. \n Representative Kolbe testified that 155,000 people had been apprehended along the Arizona border in the first three months of 2004. \n\nAlthough correlation does not necessarily imply causation, it seems reasonable to presume a relatively modest 25 percent increase in illegal aliens starting January 15, 2004,  through the rest of the year as a result of the "guest worker" proposal.  This 25 percent is a conservative estimate of the increased flow of illegal aliens into the U.S. as a result of President Bush's amnesty proposal. In fact, official Border Patrol apprehension statistics show that total 2004 apprehensions as of June 30, 2004  represent  A 190 PERCENT INCREASE  over total 2003 apprehensions.\n\n\nShort Answer: Granting Amnesty Will Only Result In An EXPONENTIAL INCREASE To The Problem We Have\nWe Should Drop This Addiction COLD TURKEY
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.
542937
tex is correct, and this is exactly why it would be extremely unfair to those who have been waiting YEARS (in some cases...20years) to come here legally...to grant amnesty to those who are illegal.
338389
I am hispanic, and I implore you to cast aside any idea that we should give amensty to ANY illegal immigrant.  We must stay true to the ideal of rule of law and fairness, and 20 million illegal immigrants have turned their back on that ideal.  They should not be rewarded.
954376
"Do you think that immigration should be limited or that any limits should be lifted - Why"\n\n"Do you think that it is different today than in the past and why?"\n\n"Do you think that illegal immigration should be punished and why?"\n\n"Who do you think should have to pay for the immigration process (background checks etc.)?"\n\n"What do you think should be the criteria, if any, for someone wanting to be a citizen (in the past there were job and or monetary requirements, should there be now and why)?"\n\n"Should our immigration laws be stricter or more lenient than other countries'?"\n\nHope this gets you started.  Good Luck!
560409
That's not a half bad idea. It is interesting that our government is pushing for amnesty when 75+ percent of US citizens do not agree. Seems our government doesn't speak for us anymore and they certainly aren't doing anything to defend our country.\n\nSend a brick to your congressman in Washington with a note saying "please build a wall at the border, here is a brick to get you started"\n\nStop the invasion of America!!!!
1080696
No, because between what they have stolen from me and what I've given, I think that I have given enough.\nDon't use the innocent children act on me either, these people did not care one bit about what they took from my children, or anyone elses children that they continue to steal from.\nAking for help is one thing, but taking advantage is another.\nI was raised that you work hard, and earn what you recieve, and as a citizen in the state of Texas, I have helped to feed, clothe, and provide electric for fans to cool their homes that have no electric service.  I did this because I thought it was the right thing to do, but as I discovered, helping people that will not help themselves, and will only run and cowar, from their home land is a mistake.\nCall me racist, you have a right to your opinion, and I have a right to mine.  And, from many of the posts that I have seen, it appears to be mostly supporters of illegal aliens that are exhibiting the most racism, against Americans of all colors.\nIllegal aliens are criminals, and thieves that steal their way across the border, with only one goal in mind, stealing from Americans what they have earned.\nAll illegal immigrants are criminals, and there are more than just Mexicans crossing the Texas border, I assure you.\nIllegal Immigration is a false term.  These are illegal aliens, if they were immigrants they would not have breached our borders, and broken how many laws in their country, and ours.  They are traitors to their own nations by abandoning it, and not fighting for thier own rights, like Americans have been doing for more than 200 years.  I do not want these kinds of people in my homeland.  Nor, does any American that I know, encluding my American Mexican husband, that would never put any nation before America.\nIn Pennysilvania there is a politican that is actually showing some back bone on this issue, because his citizen's demanded it.  Illegal immigrants maybe able to defraud the American people through votes, but we have not counted on that system for years.\nWe take it straight to the politicians, because we know that a boycott won't even raise an eyebrow, it just angers the people.\n  \nAngel Hatley\nMother of Steven Hatley
978047
I was on a forum a little while ago and a guy on there had a pretty decent plan.  So I will pass it on.  First . Close the borders for good.  ( I don't think that is possible)  2.   All illegals in the penal system would be deported immediately. ( that is an excellent idea)  3.  All undocumented workers would have 6 months to study and get their citizenships, or get deported as well. ( ah, i am still not sure absorbing all of them would be good for the country, but I think it's good mid ground).  4, after the 6 months any company still employing Illegals get fined 100,000 a day. (Love that).
584334
The solution is no amnesty!!! The solution is for illegals to either follow the rules or be deported.\n\nThe solution is for the government to do thier job and enforce the law.\n\nThe solution is for the Congress to get off thier asses and find the solutions!!
659480
5. Impact of amnesty proposals on Illegal Alien numbers \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref...\n\nOn January 9, 2004, President Bush proposed a guest worker program- A thinly veiled amnesty for illegal aliens.\n\nA February 29, 2004, Fox News article subsequently stated that from 50 percent to 90 percent of illegal aliens apprehended claimed they were coming here for the "amnesty" (their words). \nOne Border Patrol officer stated that "They believe that they are only responding to an invitation."\n\nAlthough correlation does not necessarily imply causation, it seems reasonable to presume a relatively modest 25 percent increase in illegal aliens starting January 15, 2004, through the rest of the year as a result of the "guest worker" proposal. \nThis 25 percent is a conservative estimate of the increased flow of illegal aliens into the U.S. as a result of President Bush's amnesty proposal. \n\nIn fact, official Border Patrol apprehension statistics show that total 2004 apprehensions as of June 30, 2004 represent \nA 190 PERCENT INCREASE over total 2003 apprehensions.\n\nShort Answer - No It Is NOT A Wise Decision \nTo Grant "AMNESTY" Or "GUEST WORKER PROGRAMS" \nThe Result Will INCREASE The Amount Of ILLEGAL Aliens Entering Our Nation
1007497
yes, but the house shouldn't be fooled with 'you get what you want now, we'll get what we want later', it's the same thing.\n\nFelony convictions, deportation, even more laws to strip citizenship.  If they want immigration, fine, but not unlimited or uncontrolled legal immigration.  There must be an objective study or studies done on what and who and how many types of legal immigrations there should be that subjectivity and bias are kept out of the results as best as possible.
647491
No-he wants what others tell him. It is wrong so many people who take from our country and not pay. We spend billions (YES BILLIONS) on Aid (for illegals)-food, medical(thats why we pay more)housing, look this up on web. Its allowed for the children's sake. Granting amnesty will not solve problem. We must secure boarders-have guest work passes (so they can work and pay taxes) and we must not give services to others of other countries till me can help those here first.--Wake up! People here can not get their medical needs met. Is that fair to them? We need some order and fairness (especially to those here). But Bush will do what the others (money) want-he is a figurehead not a true Boss. And the government will go the way of the money-how they can get more-not what is needed.
532647
No, there should be no amnesty at all. If someone breaks a law and gets caught they should be punished. Illegal aliens are being given more rights than American citizens.
564709
http://www.alipac.us/article-1242-thread-1-0.html\n\nThe US Senate could go to a vote any day or hour now on S. 2611 which \ncontains amnesty for both illegal aliens currently in the US and for \nemployers that have broken the law hiring them.\n\n\n\nSenator Sessions says S. 2611 to bring 217.1 million new immigrants in 20 years    http://www.alipac.us/article1223.html\n\n\n\n\n\nGOOD NEWS\n\n1.  This bill is so full of amendments now that neither side really \nlikes it increasing the chances it will fail.  If it does pass, the \npoliticians that voted for it will face even more opposition from the voters \nfrom both sides of the issue!\n\n2.  If they pass S. 2611 the fight is not over yet so do not get \ndiscouraged.  It still has to pass our House lawmakers.  Also, there are \nbenefits from a Senate vote that passes this amnesty bill.  On one hand, it \nwill allow us to determine exactly who we need to target for removal in \nthe elections.  On the other hand, passage of S. 2611 will INCREASE THE \nELECTORAL BACKLASH on this issue.\n\n3.  Even if the Guest Worker amnesty program is passed into law, it \ncontains a fatal flaw.  It does not grant instant amnesty.  This will \nallow time for the majority of American citizens to assert their influence \nover the lawmaking process through the elections.  If signed into law \nby George Bush, we will immediately announce our intent to seize \npolitical control of the program, remove any citizenship plans, and use it as \nan effective targeted deportation tool for illegal aliens that do not \nreturn to their home nations on their own volition.