Why come to this country and not be an American?
815034
Besides fast food and hate what is American culture.  Please don't tell me freedom, or you would not be asking such a ridiculous question.  Part of becoming a better person is remembering where you came from.  Besides unless you are a Native Indian you too come from immigration.  How much do you know about the struggles that brought your people to America?
1122129
The answer is simple....no one is actually from America since it's a new country (200+ years old etc). Most people are migrants from previous generations and so feel patriotic to the country that gave their forefathers opportunity.
589934
Well, there's plenty of Americans that will welcome anyone to our country with open arms. But, with the language barrier I'm guessing you will encounter, most of the people you will meet are horrid, greedy people, bent on fleecing your last penny (our smallest unit of currency) from your hands.\n\nIf you plan to visit, you need to find someone you know who will "show you the ropes."\n\ncondrabo: Grow up! This country (I'm in wisconsin) has been taking advantage of the world for a century (on an individual level). You need to actually travel to find out how Americans are viewed. Try it sometime.
528408
Well it not required to have to like anything to be an American.\nWe like Immigrants just not illegal immigrants\nNot sure where your looking or if it just to hard for you to look but there are a lot of hard working Americans other wise we would not be the world strongest most powerful Nation.\nAs for other Countries we like Canada but As for Countries like France that we liberated and have bailed out have time after time betrayed America Place's like Russia we Bailed out and they never back the US Then there is China We let them sell everything we send jobs there knowing they are sweat shops but big business is making so much off them we do not stop it but the rest of America can see it.\n\nThe American people do not like being taken advantage of\nor countries asking for help from the Big nice generous USA\nBut when the USA ask for their help they turn their Backs.\n\nBut let the U.S. try to secure the Borders we're Racist.\nTell a Country to treat their people humanly we are told to keep out.Now there is a Country that all out hate the U.S.A and wants a nuclear bomb what would happen if they ever were able to get a hold of one god help the World.
443169
you're obviously not an american, but if you are you're a disgrace to your country! try finding a way to make a difference instead asking people why my country "sucks"
337899
what's your problem you stupid fuck.. Being american is not an excuse.
984256
Because they would be all for the immigrants and not for the Americans. We need people for the Americans!
859408
Yes.  If you are too lazy to learn English and you live in America, then you shouldnt get to make decisions on politics.  Its sad when people come here and dont want to be American,.... why come here then?  Stay where you can speak your native tongue.  My Grandparents came here and only knew their language and learned English because they wanted to be American, out of respect and because they knew this is the GREATEST country to live in and make something for yourself.
436532
Because of the same reasons the Pilgrims migrated to the US hundreds of years ago. Check out US history and youll see its a country of immigrants.\n\nThere are many reasons why people migrate to the USA, there are better job oportunities,  social, political and religious freedom.\n\nThings that you might take for granted, like running water and electricity, are almost luxuries in some countries.\n\nIt might surprise you but not everyone who migrates really wants to. Some are forced to do it  because of their economical situation.\nI know a lot of people who live in the US and are dying to retire to go back to their countries, they think people there are way too slutty.
444157
go back to where you came from, if your not a citizen here then why Come to America, We've got to many people here already tring to change our laws to fit the places you all came from and it sucks enough without adding people that don't belong here trying to take our jobs and home land away just to please you people, because you couldn't make it where you were at.. So my answer to you is GO HOME !! It will get worse for your family too !
723117
Once again, I totally agree with you on this subject. I that when immigrants come over here and don't won't want to become citizens that they are just taking advantage of us and that their plans are to just use and abuse our economy and go back where they come from later after they have soaked up everything that they can. \n\nAlso, if they came over here b/c America is a great place, then why do they expect us to change our language, lifestyles etc....... If their own land was so unbearable to them that they couldn't live there, why do they want to turn our country into the same place?\n\n That was a great question! I know I have a lot of mad people out there who are reading this, but those are my feelings about this and my feelings will not change as long as I see my country getting run over by illegal immigrants.
834559
I believe we as Americans are the most fortunate people in the world, but that doesn't mean we can solve the world's problems.  We have never turned people away.  The problem is that the people crossing the border illegally are not JUST hungry, decent, hardworking humans.  There are terrorists, drug dealers, rapists, and murders also coming through.  We have to abide by our laws and so should anyone else who wants to be an American.  That is also part of the problem.  Some want to come here and take advantage of our great nation, but don't want to be a part of it.  They still raise their Mother Country's flag instead of ours, they speak their native language instead of ours.  They do not want to pay taxes like all Americans should.  What is the difference if we have lazy Americans or if we have illegals using our system and our tax dollars?  If you want to be in America, then you need to do it the legal way and become an American.  Only then are you entitled to our freedoms and rights.
526191
Well most ppl who are immigrating here are not following this law...my suggestion is to follow the law and want to be here and become american...if you dont want to be american dont come here...for those that will argue that southamerica is america...well dont come here then if you dont want to assimilate into OUR culture which means trying your best to learn the language...language is key to assimilaton...there are free classes at all the public schools so there is no excuse...i know its hard to learn another language but if you want to be "american" thats your best bet at being one...everything else will all fall into place if it is in ur heart.
840971
Move to america or change your country
696559
You make a very good point. It is NOT American to hate America, however certain people think it's in vogue now. The PC, Bush is Hitler, 9/11 was inside job crowd. How can a person really believe these things and continue to live here? Why is it that everyone else on the planet can be proud of their "homeland" but us?
1173436
I believe immigration is a great thing. i would not be American if immigration was not allowed. My father immigrated here form Canada. But do it by the laws in places. You come to a country for a better life but start it off by breaking laws of that country. Citizens will not and do not look kindly on this.  If you do not respect the country or it's people, how do you expect them to respect you??
272849
Because the united states has an identity crisis.   In the grand scheme it is a very new country with virtually no roots of its own, and instead of embracing this blessing it is striving to carve out its own individuality.  Seeing as it is a new country and that all Americans are descendants from Europeans and others. Europeans who do not recognize them as being even remotely related, they are pushing away from their ancestral homeland.\n\nI am descended from scotts. Scotts will not recognize me as a scott because my Family has been in Canada for several generations.  Does that mean I resent my old homeland, not at all it just means for the sake of having a national Identity I will say Canadian, as Americans will say American.\n\nBut the end result is more cultures who do not get along and who will gripe and fight over petty differences in language and silly cultures.  And there are always Americans who are so "Pro America" that they dont see the fact that they are being disresptectful to others, If your going to be Pro anything do it on your own terms and do not Force it on anyone else.