illegals  welcome to america  and make  a better  life  for yourself.?
609203
i do... the usa call themselves the land of the brave and free isn't it, so...be brave to take illegals as they do the jobs your own people don't want to , feel free to welcome them as you can learn from them , it is called multucultural exchange...
870453
People like yourself,that feel they are superior should not need to come to the USA to gain work. Exceptional people like yourself should transform Mexico's economy to one that all there will want to stay, and we here might want to go to!
676155
I'll continue life as usual. Clean my own home. Mow my own lawn. Cook my own meals. People who are not accustomed to doing for themselves the things that they are currently hiring illegals to do for them do not have one drop of my sympathy. Businesses want to leave? Let them. Agriculture can return to American families...where it belongs. Americans will have to do their own dirty work, and there's nothing wrong with that. Civilizations crumble when too many of their citizens do too little for themselves. Make yourself useful and productive or no one will need you.
113705
No, how the hell are you supposed to knwo if the food that you are eating is prepared by illegals?  I have no problem with people coming here for a better life, but I do have a problem with them being here illegally because technically they have committed a crime.  The come here and get public assistance for heaven's sake.  They don't speak the language and expect you to be able to communicate with them.  If you want to come here come legally and learn the language, it is your responsibility to assimiliate, it is not our responsibility to pay your way and then have to learn your language so that we can tell you how much your unemployment or food stamps are going to be.  Let them come, open the borders so that they can take the jobs that American's think that they're too good to take, but do it legally and attempt to learn the language.
674805
Amen.  If all these damn illegals from Mexico would spend as much time fixing what's wrong with Mexico instead of hopping the border and bitching about and costing America millions, the problem would fix itself.  All these illegals are too damn lazy to do anything to fix their own country, so they just come here and think they have a right to be here and gripe about everything and claim they have just as much right to MY country as I do even though I pay taxes and they don't...
626975
If illegals are living next to me, then our country's law enforcement really sucks.  Why have any legal process whatsoever if illegals can live and work freely for years to earn anough money to buy a decent house in a good neighborhood.  Why does our government allow them to obtain a bank account, buy a car, get a driver's license, enroll their kids in our schools, etc.  It is unbelievable when you think of how many failures/breakdowns need to occur for illegals to remain in this country for years.
399291
ILLEGAL ALIENS in America are here only because they are GUILTY of CRIMINAL VIOLATION  of our FEDERAL LAWS, Jumping our borders and living in a shadowy underground economy. They are morally culpable for shoving aside those who adhere to the law and enter these United States in orderly and Legal Fashion. \nSince when do criminals and cheaters receive pride of place for the blessings of liberty, over those honestly, earnestly and faithfully seeking to become American citizens? \n\nPresident Bush has called for a reasonable and civil debate over the issues of border security and immigration reform. But the American people understand there can be no responsible immigration reform UNTIL OUR BORDERS ARE SECURE. “Guest worker” amnesty programs ARE NOT a part of border security. \nAmnesty is not the answer. To grant amnesty to these trespassers is to say "You crossed our borders ILLEGALLY, You BROKE OUR LAWS and now we are REWARDING you with U.S. Citizenship -- Congratulations!" \n\nThis is unacceptable.
402033
Way to go!  Congrats to the friend who got the new job as well!  If the illegals went home, business would be forced to pay a better wage and would entice US citizens to work!
210857
Ditto to hobbit.  If it's worth it enough, you'll do it right. You're welcomed to come, but do it legally. You are not above the law. You cannot come here illegally and expect us to look the other way "because you're only here to work hard at the jobs no one else wants," And then turn around and demand a living wage or unionize to bully your way to a better salary like the farmworkers and the hotelworkers have done. Do you want to be above the law? Than you can't expect the law to be on your side when it would work to your benefit.
402087
Get the legal documents and welcome to this country....if you can't or won't...get the hell out.
776435
Life it's better here. Plain  & simple. It's easier to deal w/racists like you than with criminals. I think we should all grow up and put a stop to this non sense. Most "americans" don't want us here because we "take their jobs" and it's true in part. My best friend just took a job with Rolls Royce, a position to which about 50 people were interviewed, he wasn't born here nor is a legal resident. The company is willing to make him a legal resident becuase they want him so bad. Is it his fault that he was a better candidate than the rest ??? Is it his fault that he graduated with a 4.0 GPA #1 of his class ??? \n\nNow, why do you call yourselves "Americans" .. this is a country in a continent named America, ALL the people in this country are americans. \n\nYou should quit whining about illegals and get yourself an education, maybe then you'll be worth it.\n\nGood Day.
3267
Seems like the USA should wake up and smell the coffee. Immigrants, illegals too, are coming here for a purpose for which anyone in their shoes would try to come. At the base, it is survival. Potentially, it's opportunity to make life better for themselves and those they love. Seems to me that we, the US of A, should see that as a compliment.\n\nSeems like the USA, could combine all of its creative wits and develop a way to use all this energy more productively and peacefully both long and short range.\n\nI say offer a handshake, rather than a wall, at the borders. Sign up the immigrants. Let them participate in the work force. Let them seek education. Let them participate in the economy. We're not talking citizenship yet. We're talking about letting people earn a responsibile living. Before allowing them to receive government welfare type aid, require them to become citizens first. If they wish to pursue citizenship, ok, let em do so. If not, let em return to their countries of origin or wherever.\n\nOf course, we should continue to exercise our concerns about drug trafficking and terrorist plots. But, gee! Should it be sooooo difficult to get into the USA to work, visit friends, and visit family.
1157094
Wow, you people amaze me on here. I don't mean just one person in particular I mean everyone! Before you begin to pick sides, please understand the other side of the argument. I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but there are some things people just need to realize man. First off, illegal aliens, yes they should be sent back because they are illegal. But people though, if their country is so much better off with our "outsourcing economy" why is it they still want to come into our country? Another thing is because they are doing the jobs that are paying low wages and yea, they are doing it illegally; but let me ask you something, what about all the americans who are here working as drug dealers, bank robbers, and criminals trying to get their money? Aren't they as illegal as the illegal aliens trying to make a living? Oh an please don't get on me with that immigrations get more welfare: to be honest with you the "caucasian populations" get more welfare and is more dependent on the state. So therefore I've contradicted myself in both ways, which explains what I'm trying to say please think before you judge, and learn before you speak. That's all....... thank you..
358681
They should apply for citizenship the legal way.  If you want to stay here then do it RIGHT or go home.\nThey take away our jobs (working for nothing).  I agree buy everything today!!!!!!!
282296
The very essence of America is that is has been created by immigrants.. unless we are Native American, we are all descendents of immigrants..  now is no different.. except for one thing.  Now it seems that so many feel it is their 'right' to just come here without going through the legalities.  They think that it is fine to come illegally.. and after doing so, many EXPECT to have everything handed to them.  The cost in one year to our country because of illegals is approximately $10 BILLION!  Each one of the 10 to 12 million illegals takes IN approximately $2700. MORE than they pay out in any taxes.. if they pay any at all.. because a great many are paid for whatever work they do, in cash. The illegals, because they are not checked and monitored as those who come here legally, bring crime and disease.. it has been shown that illegals have managed to even bring LEPROSY back onto the scene.  The argument has been made that these are 'good, honest, hard working' people.. ok, perhaps they are good and hard working..but HONEST??  No.. the very first thing they do is break the law.  I have no problem at all with those who come to this country to better their lives and that of their families.. but if they cannot do so legally, they SHOULD be treated like the criminals they become.
613977
I agree that immigrants help make the United States a good place to live.  I don't agree that there should be amnesty for those who came here illegally.  \n\nThe immigrants currently in the U.S. who have either applied for citizenship or have received working visas deserve to be here and should have the same rights as other American citizens.  Those who chose to skirt the legal means of entering the United States deserve to be and should be deported, no matter what contributions they have made to our society.  When you break a law, you should have to pay the consequences.\n\nAlthough some illegal immigrants are making substantial contributions to the American way of life, most take advantage of our health & welfare systems meant for citizens of this country and drain funds away from those that really need and deserve them.  \n\nThis immigration problem is with all ethnic groups, not just those from Mexico as some answers here would make you believe.
1135173
Different world back then. No government, no immigration laws. your argument doesn't hold water. If you are here ILLEGALLY, then you should go back to your own country. If you want to come back as a LEGAL immigrant, pay taxes, learn our customs, obey our laws and try to live the American dream, you are welcome.