YOUR take on immigration issues:?
817590
You make the same mistake others are, regarding this issue.  The word ILLEGAL is conveniently being forgotten.
506374
ILLEGAL immigration is the issue at hand. Prefixes before words change the meaning of the word. LEGAL immigration is a whole different subject, one I support. \n\nI think the ILLEGAL immigration situation is out of control.
458256
How to solve the border crises, HMMMMM Closing the borders would help. Putting up that wall they talk about.\n\nI am not a lazy american I will do what ever it takes to care for my family. I have dug trenches, I have done the labor that many immigrants do, I even ran a citrus grove and picked fruit right along with the immigrants.\n\nI have no problem with people comming to america. What I have aproblem with is those people who come over here and have their children and let us foot the bill. I get tired of paying for an illegals hospital bill, I am tired of my car insurance rate going up because an illegal is driving with out a liscence or insurance.\n\nLets close the borders, build that there wall at least 12 feet, and get those that are here illegally out of our country.
608519
so right. Americans r being blindsided into believing that immigration is the biggest issue the USA has on our hands. Sh*t everytime i hear about a soldier getting killed in Iraq, my stomach turns. People r so ignorant to the real problems in the US. not to say that Illegal immigrants isn't a problem, but come on people we r going to hell in a hand basket. Plus, to enter legally into the US can take more than 10 yrs and people aren't willing to wait. it doesn't help that AMERICAN companies aren't punished. But this whole immigration thing will keep the spotlight off the real problems until good ol' G. Bush is out of office.
564962
I support immigration, but I believe there should be limits and background checks. Those people who work hard should definitely be legalized, but those who are criminals should be deported immediately.
661819
Ask this in the immigration Q&A.
405742
HERE IS THE THING I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH THOSE OF OTHER NATIONS MOVING HERE BUT I HAVE A FEW RULES IN MY EYES SHOULD BE LAW... AND ENFORCED\n\nHERE 1 YEAR AND U BETTER SPEAK F**KING ENGLISH\n\nIF YOU CAN NOT HOLD A JOB AFTER 6 MONTHS THEN U GO THE F**K HOME\n\nNOT JUST ONE FAMILY MEMBER CAN BE A LEGAL CITIZEN  FOR THE WHOLE F**KING FAMILY OR GO BACK TO WHERE U CAME FROM \n\nI COULD KEEP GOING BUT UR GETTING THE GIST ... THIS IS NOT A NEW ISSUE ITS A HUGE ISSUE NOW AND THE FACT IS WE AS VOTERS HAVE A VOICE WAKE UP PEOPLE WE HAVE CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN CAUSE WE ARE TO BUSY KISSIN ASS TO BE A NATION OF LOVE AND REALLY WAHT IS ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE IS A WAR WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND FUNNY THING IS LOL WE HAVE OPENED THE GATES THERE WILL BE RIOTS THERE WILL BE KILLING THERE WILL BE A WAR ....IF U THINK THIS IS NOT COMMING OHH U ARE SO DAMN WRONG ... AND THEN WE WILL BE RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED SEPERATED NATIONALITIES IT WILL START ALL OVER KICKER IS CAUSE WE DID NOT TAKE CARE OF A SIMPLE PROBLEM AND WE HAVE NOW MADE LAWS WHICH DON'T GET ME WRONG ARE GOOD LAWS ... THAT GIVE THEM MORE POWER IN THE FACT THAT THEY ARE HERE ILLEGAL ... WE OWE THEM SOMETHING LEGALLY ... WE HAVE CREATED THIS SHIT .. OK I AM GONNA SHUT UP LOL HUGS OH YEAH
620109
I'd go for the corporations and businesses, they are the next in this pyramid of breaking the law, the last would be the illegals who have been getting away with coming here, getting jobs and staying without any contemplation whatsoever. The top of this pyramid is the government that doesn't enforce Immigration laws. Lately, we have many "real problems" that our President is just not equipped to solve, they just seem to get worse.
497615
Here it is:\n\n Good evening. I have asked for a few minutes of your time to discuss a matter of national importance: the reform of America's immigration system.\n\nThe issue of immigration stirs intense emotions and in recent weeks, Americans have seen those emotions on display. On the streets of major cities, crowds have rallied in support of those in our country illegally. At our southern border, others have organized to stop illegal immigrants from coming in. Across the country, Americans are trying to reconcile these contrasting images.\n\nAnd in Washington, the debate over immigration reform has reached a time of decision. Tonight, I will make it clear where I stand, and where I want to lead our country on this vital issue.\n\nWe must begin by recognizing the problems with our immigration system. For decades, the United States has not been in complete control of its borders. As a result, many who want to work in our economy have been able to sneak across our border and millions have stayed.\n\nOnce here, illegal immigrants live in the shadows of our society. Many use forged documents to get jobs, and that makes it difficult for employers to verify that the workers they hire are legal. Illegal immigration puts pressure on public schools and hospitals, strains state and local budgets, and brings crime to our communities. These are real problems, yet we must remember that the vast majority of illegal immigrants are decent people who work hard, support their families, practice their faith, and lead responsible lives. They are a part of American life but they are beyond the reach and protection of American law.\n\nWe are a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. We are also a nation of immigrants, and we must uphold that tradition, which has strengthened our country in so many ways. These are not contradictory goals. America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time. We will fix the problems created by illegal immigration, and we will deliver a system that is secure, orderly and fair. So I support comprehensive immigration reform that will accomplish five clear objectives.\n\nFirst, the United States must secure its borders. This is a basic responsibility of a sovereign nation. It is also an urgent requirement of our national security. Our objective is straightforward: The border should be open to trade and lawful immigration and shut to illegal immigrants, as well as criminals, drug dealers and terrorists.\n\nI was the governor of a state that has a 1,200-mile border with Mexico. So I know how difficult it is to enforce the border, and how important it is. Since I became president, we have increased funding for border security by 66 percent, and expanded the Border Patrol from about 9,000 to 12,000 agents. The men and women of our Border Patrol are doing a fine job in difficult circumstances, and over the past five years, we have apprehended and sent home about 6 million people entering America illegally.\n\nDespite this progress, we do not yet have full control of the border, and I am determined to change that. Tonight I am calling on Congress to provide funding for dramatic improvements in manpower and technology at the border. By the end of 2008, we will increase the number of Border Patrol officers by an additional 6,000. When these new agents are deployed, we will have more than doubled the size of the Border Patrol during my presidency.\n\nAt the same time, we are launching the most technologically advanced border security initiative in American history. We will construct high-tech fences in urban corridors, and build new patrol roads and barriers in rural areas. We will employ motion sensors infrared cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles to prevent illegal crossings. America has the best technology in the world and we will ensure that the Border Patrol has the technology they need to do their job and secure our border.\n\nTraining thousands of new Border Patrol agents and bringing the m
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Promises Promises\n\nNeither will do what they say they will.  The immigration issue is sort of moot, because Bush already signed the immigration bill a couple weeks ago.  I have not heard anything on their part in how they are going to treat immigrants on the local level though.\n\nChris Bell is the agriculture guy, so he would be against the horse slaughters.
686955
It will still be the issue of enforcement. We have a guest worker program. If they enforced the laws we would not be in this situation.
120791
*Retrieving part of an earlier post of this nature*\n\nKK First I'd like to cut to the chase here, it is a wolf thing you know...\n\nI wanna say I have no prob with immigrants, after all most of the people we concider American's ancestors (and some of mine) were immigrants who came here by legal means. There is no problem there.\n\nThat said, let us define then the real problem...\nIllegal Immigration and what is wrong with that can be summed up in one word...\nILLEGAL!!!\nNothing more is needed to define that, but for those who need a definition between immigrants who apply to the US through proper channels and are here by set rules and permissions and those here by illegal means...\n\nOK, they are here not by following proper applicants and permissions, gaining entry by just crossing over into this country or outstaying visa's and never leaving.\n\nI do have a problem with the huge amount of money being shelled out by us tax payers to pay for welfare, education, medical ect to someone here illegally.\n\nNot only that, it is evident here in states on the borders that businesses are using low wage/under the table pay Illigals as their workers. And we are not just talking picking fruit in fields. All sectors are now affected by it, from construction, to manufacturing, to high tech trade jobs. Often using falsefied documents to obtain those positions.\nIt is wrong that Americans who wish to work cannot find work at a reasonable wage and must resort to accepting near minimum for positions that took years of educational expenses and experience to be able to do or to go on unemployment as they cannot find the work that pays a reasonable wage to meet living expenses or to move to areas not as affected by the situation...\n\nIt is past time our government here in the US starts representing the US people and stop accepting big business money to ignore the problem.
297966
I personally have no issues with anyone living in America as long as they are pulling their weight.  I DO have issues with illegals coming into this country, having kids and getting government checks out of my pocket for housing and food while not having their income taxed like everyone else here.  I have issues with anyone living in this country and not learning the language.  That's just rude.  I don't expect someone to be as fluent as a natural born citizen, but damn, at least try.  I couldn't go to any other country i nthe world and expect them to cater to me like that.\nIt is not fair for the legal citizens of the USA to pay to support illegals.  That is nothing more than freeloading.  The government needs to find some way to get everyone legal so they can pay taxes into the system like the rest of us.\nOr maybe go with that Fair Tax that will make a national sales tax to replace the federal income tax.  Then everyone would pay into the system everytime they bought stuff even if they are reporting all of their income.\nEverybody pays -- problem solved
1144155
poor girl!! People say that this is a illegal immigration issue not a racist issue, but people make it a racist issue when they make comments like "All Mexicans are stealing lazy a$$es" how can you debate with those kind of comments and say it's just a illegal immigration issue?I call BULL SH*T. and agree with you!!
521499
I've been dealing with the issues for over 10 years. Why is it now coming up with the rest of you because it is at a critical mass and it has become a major problem. Economically, Socially and Culturally. It is effecting the quality of life in this country and threatening our future as a sovereign nation. Simple as that.
452670
Immigration should be addressed as a country... not based on your ancestry. Fight for what you believe in... decide for yourself, not for other people if flooding one country with limited resources of land with people is a good idea. \n\nMaybe you can come up with an alternative. Not just to let them in or kick them out. The issue is much larger than that. The issue is what brings the immigrants here. That is the root of the problem.... that is what needs the mending. Not the individuals trying to find solstice in the nearest thing to heaven they know only to find it is far from heaven. \n\nMaybe a bit of a biased answer but still, the sentiment exists that you must think outside of the box. It isn't about taking sides... it is about solving a problem. Preventing a fight.
418649
I completely agree with you. I am married to a U.S citizen and  am trying to go though the immigration system legally myself. I have been here for 9 months and I cannot work or drive or leave the country. My husband is working 16 hours a day to try to pay the immigration costs and for us just to survive. I know that we still have years of this sort of thing to go though. So why should the people that came here illegally be given the right to stay. I have no rights here. It's just a slap in the face to everyone trying to do things the right way.