Will immigration slow down if Americans stop bragging about how much rights we enjoy?
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Bush and his rich business tycoon friends don't want to lose their cheap labor.
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No. In fact Americans are less free than Canadians. For example I can't be tested for Marijuana use to get a job unless its a crucial job like pilot. Also, the four freedoms of  man as outlined in the United Nation's "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" include the freedoms from want and fear. Again Canadians are more free than Americans because we live with less fear and want for a lot less like medical care. Please read the Universal Declaration at the website below. President Roosevelt outlined these freedoms to Congress in a state of the union address. President Eisenhower warned Americans, in his final speech as president, against the Military/Industrial complex from taking over too much power. ie; Halliburton?
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I am proud to be an American and there is no other country where the masses are clamoring to get into like there is here. We have the freedom that no other country enjoys whether it is freedom or speech or religion. The country is so large that there is a place to go for every desire whether it is the mountains, beach, gambling, large amusement parks, family locations, or adult locations. If you like snow and the cold there are the northern states and if you like it hot there are the southern states.  We may be a new country in terms of the countries of the world but as the young people say, “newer is better”.•
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NO.\n\nAmnesty does nothing but encourage more people currently in Mexico to come to America.  It sends the message that it's ok if you're "illegal" infact we won't even call you illegal... we'll call you "undocumented" just so we won't hurt your feelings!\n\nWhen almost all Americans agree that we should secure the border by among other things building & improving upon the fence why is it that our politicians in Washington can't seem to get it through their heads?
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Don't feel bad,we have the same problem in the US,our politicians are just car salesmen that will go to the highest bidder,we now have a president that insults US citizens by telling them illegals will not get amnesty but still get the benefits of a legal citizen,he further states they will be at the back of the line yet stay in the USA,while other immigrants that have been waiting for years are not allowed to come in
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Criticism against Americans does not mean anti-American but enjoyment of freedom to express.
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Of course. Because of that document we all enjoy freedom and have rights.  Don't take for granted what many nations are fighting for.
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I think us Americans are described as "ugly Americans" because many (but not all) of us assume that our nation is superior to all others and that our culture should be imposed on others' wherever we go.  This is just stupid.  To my knowledge, there is no other nation that is so self-righteous.  President Bush has no right to turn Iraq into a democracy.  Only the Iraqi people have the right to decide this.  So many people say they are "proud to be an American", but I don't believe it is a thing deserving of pride anymore.  Yes, we have many freedoms that so many other countries don't have, but does that include the right to dictate policies to other nations?
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Americans are proud when one of their own achieve the American dream. And Americans look to other Americans when illegals seek to threaten that dream.
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Yes i do Don. Why should illegal aliens HAVE more rights than someone who was born and raised here. Yes this may be the land of the free, along with saying what you want, with out being  pentalized. But Americans need to take a stand, and STOP these illegals from coming in and taking over.
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I totally agree with you . The crime continues to go up and our schools are over populated as is . Our rights as Americans are going to crap ! If the Americans are the people and we are the voice then why allow such things to happen to our homelands ? People are to lazy or dont want to be the one who gets picked out as the one to be heard but , they are the first to complain ! Our nation is falling to pits as we speak whats next ? Our children have less and less chance to become prosperious in our own country when we allow things like this to happen . Naturally you want to protect your children from the evils of the world correct ? Then take a stand  , be a voice speak out for the rights we have as Americans . Our freedom is going and befor it is gone we need to come together and say WE the People have had enough! We dont want war , we dont want illgeals , we dont want more crime , we dont want more over crowded school and highways , we dont want these people to come in and take whats rightfully ours . This could mean more taxes , more money the states have to sink into unemployment , more  welfare . Drugs are easy enough to find on our streets allow these people to come in with their ways of living will send United States into a HOLE! These people come here make our money , take our jobs and infect our lives with smut and if you dont have the courage to stand up for whats your then  it is sad . Say No ! Stand in the gap for those who are lazy and just dont care ! Write letters send emails , tell everyone where you stand ! Be proud of who you are and where you live !
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I don't think so. My family came from Italy to America legally, and worked hard to become US citizens and learn English. They struggled for a better life. Why belittle the privilege of being a citizen of the Great United States of America? We should welcome all who come in good faith and rejoice with them when they are declared citizens just as many of our descendants have done. \n\n\nYou started me thinking about the inscription on the Statue of Liberty, "Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses longing to be free..." \n\nIt was never meant to say, "Just walk right in and do what you want."\n\nThere is good reason to come to this country legally, and sure we could make it a little easier, but what it all comes down to...    It IS worth it.\n\n\nUpdate: I have just read some of the replies of the people who are against enforcing legal immigration and oddly enough I don't think any of them are native Americans. They probably don't know how hard their ancestors had to work to give them the life they have now. I'm a young man, and luckily, I've never forgotten.\n\nRegards to all,\n\nBlewz4u
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I don't care who holds a political office so long as their acting in the interests of America. If those people wish to (in my opinion) diminish themselves by referring to themselves as hyphenated Americans that is their self imposed burden.
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I really don't care for that "love it or leave it" statement. It certainly doesn't promote diversity. If Americans don't love America, they shouldn't give up on it or leave it. They should try to fix the problem rather than walk away. That's what makes this country such a great place.
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Yes, the birthrate of US citizens (as in most developed countries) has dropped below replacement level (2 children for every man and woman), thus if it weren't for immigration the US population would actually be decreasing.
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I'd probably have to say some time between when pigs fly and when hell freezes over. \n\nHonestly, it's not happening. Politicians can hype up as much cr*p as they want, but our economy is too dependent on immigrant labor (there are just some jobs that Americans wont do for less than minimum wage).\n\nI never quite understood American distaste for illegal immigrants. The argument that they steal American jobs is a load of BS (where do we get this idea that we have some sort of god-given right to a job?). They do things we wouldn't do for the pay they're willing to make. I wouldn't say that's a bad thing at all. In fact, they're blending right in to the American capitalist system. The fact that many speak spanish and that Hispanic culture is becoming an increasingly visible part of our national culture as a whole seems to bother many. However, when did we ever say that European culture (and that's pretty much what it is in all honesty) should be the dominant one here? Or that English should be our official language (for the record, its not in the constitution). Just because we've done things a certain way for years doesn't mean its the right or best thing to do.
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No matter where you go, you will find those who revel in disliking people that are different. It makes them feel superior. Sad really.\n\nFew Americans hold the views you think. That's a caricature promulgated by the ultra conservatives, and maybe a few morons thrown in for good measure. Being more liberal on many things makes you seem to be the enemy, so they demonize you.\n\nMost of us respect your culture, and some of us envy many elements of it.