Immigrant protest. Who agrees?
600247
i dont think they should protest. i remember when they started protesting a few weeks back they were waving the MEXICAN flag if you can believe it!! LOL
460204
I agree with yanelli!! Alot!! And we should stand up in ower beliefs!!\n\nHey Idiots have you thought about other immigrants other than Mexicans?? There Chinese!! Any other out there!! And to you all your ancestors were ones immigrants!! The only ones here who really own this land are the Native Americans!! Not Idiots like all of you!! You took there land and they should be the ones to decide but I guess they cant cause of the government!! Taking over!! Guess you haven't thought about the jobs the IMMIGRANTS do for you!! I have a questions to all who said all immigrants go back to Mexico. Would you be out taking jobs that pay minimum wage?? out there busting your A$$?? Shit shut all your Mouth cause you say "OH!! they take all jobs" Yes Jobs that Americans are not willing to do!! Prove that you really love your county you want to do all job in the fields picking food that end up in your Damn table!! Work in factories!! Make the clothing you have in your backs!! Take the damn worse jobs!!
517020
I agree.Maybe instead of marching in the streets they should have all showed up at INS and asked for permanent resident status or citizenship.Now that would have been a demonstration.
351281
If there is a backlash, it probably will be against the demonstrators. Even before students began blocking the Los Angeles streets to protest legislation in Congress to toughen penalties for illegal immigrants and smugglers,\nMark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration Studies told me over the telephone, \n"I hope they keep doing it(PROTESTING). It just makes it less and less likely the Senate's going to pass any amnesty.\n\nhttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/article...\n\nThis Nation Has 300 MILLION Citizens That Shop And Buy Gas And Use The Banks\n\nThe "BOYCOTT" Of About 7-10 Million People Will Have A MINIMAL Impact On Our Economy If It Has ANY WHATSOEVER\n\nThe Latino Community Can BOYCOTT ALL They Like\nIt Will PROVE To The People That The Economy Will NOT Fail Without Their"CONTRIBUTIONS"\n\nPUSH HR4437-NO AMNESTY\n\nDEPORT ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UPON DISCOVERY
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I agree.  There hasn't been any protests that I've been able to get to so far, but there needs to be some protests all across the country.\n\nAll of these pro-illegal immigrants should be forced to compensate all of these innocent people who have had their identities and social security numbers stolen by these illegals who invade this country not caring if they hurt Americans or not. And compensate them times ten the financial losses for all of the time and hardship they've had to suffer for these lowlifes.
560315
The ILLEGAL Alien Camp Has Been Marching And Protesting \nAnd DEMANDING Changes\nThere WILL BE CHANGES - \nThe Govt Is Making Changes Now\n\nThe Changes Getting Made Will Favor \nThe 300 Million CITIZENS\nNOT The 20 Million ILLEGAL Aliens\n\nHR4437 Will Push, With No Amendments\nILLEGALs Will Be Deported Upon Discovery
787001
Ill be there. If people aren't willing to join this protest than they are lazy beyond repair or very, very sad!\n\nMy Girlfriend will love this one. We protest like this everyday....sometimes more than once. This kinda reminds me of Lennons "bed in for peace". He knew what he was doing. All they are saying is Give "O" a chance people!
352764
ok u know what?... i'm going to be honest with u.. cause this is actually making me crazy!... i've been talking about this issues for more than weeks now..  had big arguments with my father because of this... my famyly came to the united states with visa.. after a couple of years the united states granted us the residence... to all this.. my parents had been paying taxes since they arrive to this country and decided to stay... this is the case for many people.. that dont actually are from MEXICO .. for your information and for many others that are going to read this.. let me tell u this... many people that happen to come to the united states are also from south america and central america... and many "north americans" tend to label everyone as MEXICANS... this bring disconfort to many people.. i think u should start thinking about how u think about this....\ni know many people that work and do a lot for this country's economy.. and i do agree that many people that want to be legal here don't deserve it... and those should be returned to their own country... \ni also think that many people living here need to get educated and realize that if they're going to protest for their legal status.. they shouldn't be taking their countries flag because of course.. we're talking about USA... not mexico, guatemala, el salvador and many other countries.. they came here.. they live here and they should learn to speak english and become civilized people... \ni also think that the idea of singing the national us anthem in spanish was a bad idea.. i know it was done with the best thoughts but i agree when they say that the anthem it's something that should be sang in the language of the country... i would feel offended by something like that too.. and i ask for an apology to those that agree with me...
344051
why are they protesting at all...its rediculous. if they don't like our laws, but want to work in this country without obbeying those laws, they can just take thier asses right back across the border where they came from. what if we did that in thier country, took thier jobs but didn't pay taxes or get legal citizenship, you think they would let it fly? hell no...
228788
i have no problem with imigration as long as it is done legaly.  This country is bulit on immigration.   I feel that illegal immigrants are give to much freedom in this country.  I need a visa to go into most parts of the world and i just can not go illegaly.  If i do i am subject to much more than deportation.   I feel that it should be the same here.  I am part hispanic  (Puerto Rican)  and i take serious issue with lobbist fighting for illgal Mexican and Latin American rights and claming that ther are the views of all Hispanics.  I do not think they should be allowed to get driver licenses, work under the table and all the other issues that sorrond them
391830
On March 17, 2006, an estimated 25,000 illegals from Ireland marched boldly in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in NY without fear of any enforcement of our immigration laws. I told my friends at the time: this unchecked in-your-face, "we demand respect" display by illegals will embolden them to demand they be given a free pass and when that doesn't happen, it will reach the point of violence.\n\nOn March 24, 2006, hundreds of high school students in LA walked out of their classrooms to protest the newest piece of completely unnecessary immigration legislation by the incompetent fools in Congress. Within hours 15,000 criminals (illegals) were marching in Phoenix and roughly 10,000 in Georgia.\n(Seems Fairly ORGANIZED)\n On March 25, 2006, waving their Mexican flags chanting the same worn out "racist" garbage and demanding their "rights" 50,000 of these criminals marched in Denver, thousands in North Carolina and here in Sacramento. All because the House of Representatives has passed legislation that would make it a felony to be in the U.S. illegally, impose new penalties on employers who hire illegal immigrants and erect fences along one-third of the U.S.-Mexican border.\n\n(AGAIN Seems Fairly ORGANIZED On A NATIONAL Level)\n \nThe counterfeit Senate is to begin their bickering on March 28, 2006.\n\nOur economy will not fail by rounding up illegals and deporting them. \nOn ABC This Week, March 26, 2006, weasel Arlen Specter, hauled out the other big lie, "We have created a need for these workers who will do the work Americans won't." \n\nBull. Once we begin to deport these criminals, Americans \nwill step in and do the jobs - jobs that have been taken away from them because employers have turned a blind eye to the law and are looking for cheap labor. As for Arlen Specter: why is he still sitting on his backside doing nothing while banks in this country are knowingly and aggressively violating federal law by giving home mortgages to criminals (illegals). Congress and the Department of Justice are simply ignoring this outrage, yet Specter blathers on the stupid tube that these 15 million plus criminals should be given a free pass.\n\n According to Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), who is head of the \nCongressional Immigration Reform Caucus, \n  \n"Massive immigration of low-skilled, low-wage workers ... \ndepresses wage rates for people who are at the low economic end of the scale. ... \nThe overall effect will be the decline of the living standard of every American, \nor most Americans."\n\nIllegal immigration cuts into the wages of American workers. \nAccording to Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-Colo.), who is head of the \nCongressional Immigration Reform Caucus, \n  \n"Massive immigration of low-skilled, low-wage workers ... \ndepresses wage rates for people who are at the low economic end of the scale. ... \nThe overall effect will be the decline of the living standard of every American, \nor most Americans."\n\nAccording to TNRIP, the financial cost of this foreign invasion to U.S. taxpayers \nis staggering! Here is a break down of the annual costs: \n\nEducation: $22.5 billion \nBi-lingual Education: $3.3 billion \nAFDC: $2.4 billion \nSSI: $2.9 billion \nSocial Security: $24.8 billion \nHousing Assistance: $2.6 billion \nCriminal Justice: $2.6 billion \nJobs Lost by Americans: $10.8 billion \nOther Programs: $51.4 billion \nFood Stamps: $7 billion \nHealth Care: $1.4 billion \n\nTom Tancredo was the other guest on the aforementioned show and he said it right: We don't need any new laws, enforce the immigration laws that are already on the books.\n\nThis IS what's coming right to your neighborhood: One of these days in the near future, these millions of illegals are going to become berserkers. It is the intention of Mexicans to "reclaim" the four border states and merge them back with Mexico and they are willing to do it with violence. These 15 million
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Would I be willing to protest against the continued invasion of sovereign American soil, against the continued arrogance of a group of thugs demanding rights and privileges that only legal citizens should get, against Mexican, Salvadoran, Nicaraguan, Cuban, Honduran, and whatever other foreign national flag is being waved in the faces of Americans at the rally's being held by the aforementioned thugs. Would I be willing to do that? You bet your Red, White, and Blue A*s I would! God bless the US and all its LEGAL residents!!
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female, white, early 40's, 16+ yrs education, 1 child 23 months old, never married, not lesbian or feminist, just avg. modern day woman. In answer 2 your ? Re: students protesting by walking out of school over illegal immigration proposal is the majority of protesters are young, uninformed, needing a cause & somethng 2be a part of, rght/wrng, good/bad  its cool. Its just "A REASON" 2 act out, be defiant, make noise,be a part of & rub shoulders with the "in crowd" & its fun!?!  I understand the illegal immigrants protesting, they dont want 2 go back 2 their country why would they not hoot, hollar, stomp thier feet or do anything & everything possible to stop this proposal going any further. most live on govt aid, free schools, get paid 4 whatever job whenever they choose to work in cash, non reporting income.  the absolute best health care btter or comperable to what the wealthy elite could afford.  Hmmm... yup reread the last sentence b4 this sentence. See you read it rght, any foreign "guest" legal or not in our countrywill be treated & provided the best care possible in the event of sickness, injury, all health related issues they may become inflicted with while on our soil. heres an extreme simple scenario 2 illustrate meaning of that statement;  " a young teenager, or young adult immigrant is behaving in a negligent manner that has the potential "to cause himself" harm &/or injury in a public area. resulting in his loss of a limb either @ the accident or thereafter by emerg. Drs. (No insur.) he isnt denied tx, matter of fact he gets admitted indeft. (NO Insur.) he gets a team of specialists/, phys. thgerapy, & event. fitted, for a prosthetic limb, not one like youd(fully insurd)get frm vfw or wherever if you were injured in the military. nope: our internationalo "guests" get a top of the line newest,best state of the art limb (NO Insur.) & all the after care neededfor as long as it takes to "fully" recover.  Oh! wait theres more, we provide "assistance" (fully pay his living expences) until many years & generations of govt chks still issued some govt pencil pusher happens across his dust ridden file & realizes how many Americans suffered & sacrificed themselves on our own soil over how many years for another person from another country for the sake of what?!? humanity!? equality!? Opportunity!? Did we even know we were part of a govt agency of international affairs & diplomacy. doubt it, but its our American duty, thats "DEMOCRACY"!! No actually thats compliments of the DEMOCRATS  & their LIBERAL philosophy in action!! Tell the young americans who are protesting that part of illegal immigrants  living here & the cost financially & the cost of thier future health needs should they be w/out of lack full insur. coverage should they ever get in the situation  where they couldnt get something they medically needed to live normally or fully as before but an international "guest" of any means in america can & will.
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?
475213
There will be a small effect. Americans wont care about the protest but employers might care that they're losing work! And Maybe the politicians should make all immigrants SPEAK ENGLISH in America. Our Schools Teach kids Spanish here but do you think in Mexico they learn english there. Of Course Not. Learn English. Aprender Ingles.
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Honestly when it comes to this whole debate about immigration I'm a bit torn.  \n\nHere are some of my thoughts (whether they make sense or not is another story):\n\nToday I was able to order lunch at McDonalds today and they got my order right thanks to the illegal immigrants not being at work because of the boycott.\n\nOur nation was built by many great people, most of whom were immigrants. But the immigrants who came here previously worked hard to learn the language and make a better life for their families.\n\nToo many immigrants don't understand why they are really boycotting anyway.  Seeing someone draping themselves with a Mexican flag doesn't scream "I want to be an American and make a better life for my family" it says more that they want to bring everything that is Mexico with them even though they are running from it by coming here in the first place.\n\nAmerican students are held back to make sure their immigrant counterparts are able to get up to speed which proves difficult because of language and cultural barriers.\n\nSome immigrants like one of my neighbors do work their tails off to learn english, contribute to the community and help their neighbors out when in need.  The neighbor I am speaking of mows the elderly woman across the street's lawn and shovels her walk during the winter.  His wife will often cook dinners for another neighbor who is pregnant and whose husband is in Iraq.\n\nTo answer your question would I boycott a business that closes to support the Hispanic community?  I don't know.  It would probably depend on what I knew about the business and their motives for doing so.  It's a tough call, at least for me.
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"These immigrants are fighting to embrace this nation."\n\nThat is funny.  Of course, how did I miss it.  Waving a foreign flag, speaking a foreign language, demanding free services, bastardizing the National Anthem.  Sound like their trying to embrace this nation - in a war!\n\nI believe that this is going to backfire on them.  In California we need to stop electing these people who hate living in this country.  That's the only reason I can explain why they would boycott it.