Why havent some of you realized that this whole immigration "issue" is just a scapegoat?
929359
Oh because they havent. It will run its course and eventually they will be told the next issue. If you want to know what the next issue will be keep an eye on Fox News.\n They are pretty good at telling the masses what to think.
627689
no I'm not, but the government does have to do a better job to filter out the garbage.not every immigrant is a criminal there are really some hard working people out there who do deserve to come into this country but on the other hand there are those who are scum bags and give the rest a bad rep and bring there bad habits along with them.every race of people has there bad apples,so you can;t look at the bad ones and say they are all like that.we need to come up with a better way to separate the good from the bad.I'm all for more security at our broader.i don't want some terrorist sneaking into this country from Mexico and i don't want hard core criminals from Mexico and other Latino country's coming through so easily.my father is from Ecuador and he came here because he was persistent and patient and that's what other immigrants must do as well.
390101
As far as the immigration issue, I have no problem with anyone wanting to immigrate, but why all of the sneaking over? Does it just take so long to go through all of the red tape or something? Just curious. I didn't see any of the previous postings, but you are completely correct! Unless you are of American-Indian descent, TECHNICALLY none of the rest of our bloodlines originated in what is now the United States! It frustrates and saddens me to see that people are still so ignorant. Even more so when I see them passing these beliefs and attitudes down to their young children! I think there is no greater crime than that! Where did the innocence of youth go? Way to go though. Great topic!
999841
NOT I. Too many others in line trying to do it the right way. It is very insulting to those individuals from all countries including Mexico. And as proof that I am not a raccist, my wife is Mexican and El Salvadorian.There are other legal issues and problems that arise all from this one subject,but not enough time or letters to type it all. I love all people from everywhere, God bless you all in a way that is detrimantal to your survival, but don't cut in front of someone that wants to do it the right way and become a United States Citizen. I know there is more to it than that and I understand. But that is the biggest reason next to an even bigger one I will not talk about online.
485127
Again we are stereotyping the illegal alien.  Are we to believe that no one coming to this country by legal means will never someday have TB?  We even have citizens that have come down with this disease.  I take the issue of Illegal Immigration very seriously, yet most of my answers on this forum about this issue have left me defending those who are being persecuted by those asking questions the way they ask them.  There is no single group that holds exclusivity to being responsible for being the Illegal Immigrants in this country.  We tend to blame Mexicans, however every country South of the U.S. and Mexican border are basically 100% hispanic and all except for Brazil speak some form of Spanish or another so yes many of the Illegal Aliens come from our hemisphere as it is close for them to do so, however we have illegal aliens from every country in the world living and working here.  There are a lot of good reasons for not wanting undocumented people in your country and health concerns are among them, but do not go at this issue from a biased direction because it is not only one type of people who come here illegally we see only the poor and sick as being the problem and maybe the majority are, however we also have some well off people living here illegally as well.  We can not just bundle up this problem and place the blame on one group of people.  The government is not going to be able to remove the ones we currently have in this country and unless they decide to put some actual money into the problem it is not going to slow down in the future.  America still has jobs when many other countries do not and as long as America has jobs and money we will have people coming to this counry to fill them.  You want to end this problem fill these jobs with Americans and the illegals will return home, yet this will never happen when being on welfare can be a better deal than working at these jobs are.  We have made this problem and have lived with it for years and years and now we can see that it may threaten the security of our country and we want something done about it yesterday.  Well fact is that those who mean us harm were probably already here before 9/11 happened and we started looking at this.  They could be anyone's neighbor or someone you work side by side with and you will not know it until it is time for them to act.  It is too late to close the barn after the cows all got out.  This has been a major issue for all of my life and I figure it will remain long after I am gone.
413437
To me, it's not a racial issue.  It's the established laws that needs to be followed. If some brainless people can't even follow a simple law, what good will it be for them to even be here in the US?  How will they help our country?  All they're thinking is, "Me me me me"!  Their a bunch of selfish group of people who take things for granted.
1083894
Oh my when I or anyone I know start looking at people who look different than us and trying to decide if they are illegal or not.....well that is the day we should just shut ourselves up in the house with our cats and Dr. Phil.\n\nI am so glad that I and those I love are so completley oblivious to "that" part of this immigration crap.  We don't judge people and think they are OBVIOUSLY ILLEGAL because they play "carnival music"....we play boy bands a little too often ourselves, or park cars in the driveway (we have quite a few that my husband calls "fixer uppers"), or comment on how many live in a home.......we don't have alot...but would hate for someone to comment if all 6 of my husbands brothers and their families came to visit.\n\nIt is all general.....some just distort the details to fit the circumstance.\n\n\nPeace.
764985
i'll probably get a lot of thumbs down for answering this...but hey, i have healthy ego strength and can take it. that being said, i do think that illegal mexican immigrants get scapegoated for some things...it's one way that politicians and special interest groups keep the heat off of other issues they are not working on resolving. there are some laws that need to be revised however, such as the children of illegals being born here automatically becoming american citizens...i don't think that's allowed in any other country and it shouldn't be allowed in the states either.\n\nillegal immigration is a huge problem in some states more than others. i don't hate immigrants, and i don't feel they are taking jobs away from americans, because they are doing jobs that some americans feel are beneath them. if the "crud" jobs didn't exist, illegals wouldn't come here. most of them are desperate to have freedom and take care of their families. america is still viewed as the land of opportunity and everyone wants an opportunity to have a slice of the pie. apparently, it's pretty difficult to get a green card to come here from south of the border, because so many ppl attempting to get here suffer great hardships, and often die trying.\noverpopulation in our country is getting way out-of-control, and there has to be a solution of some kind to solve it.\n\nmost americans are totally unaware of how many foreign companies own american land. i don't think that should be allowed either. our country is being sold off little-by-little, and it's gonna come back to bite us on the backside someday when we least expect it.
303057
This is what I'm saying. I cannot believe that our legislators are allowing these people to bully them! And the immigrants themselves,(not all, of course, but many i encounter) are angry at U.S. citizens for wanting stricter laws enforced on immigration. Do these people not realize how much we pay for when they immigrate illegally? And i don't just mean monetarily either. sheesh!
516397
My apologies to the asker of this question.  I misunderstood your intentions and was wrong to say "You have a serious problem".  After re reading your question I see my error.  Sorry\n\nNo body is blaming EVERYTHING on immigrants, legal or illegal.  There are those who come here and take advantage of our system.  To top it off, they work under the table and make a profit without taxation and without putting anything back into the system they are bleeding dry.  This is not the fault of MEXICAN's it is the fault of every American who allows this kind of thing to happen.  Black people use the system, white people use the system, everybody uses the system.  And when someone else gets something they themselves didn't then they cry foul.\n\nPeople need to grow up.  If you don't like trash in your yard, YOU clean it up.  If someone is using the system unfairly report it.  If you are using the system unfairly then you should go to jail.\n\nNo, it's not the fault of someone of ethnicity, it's everyone who complains but does nothing about it.
471569
The world is changing, and there are more immigrants in this country than ever before. Census reports show hispanic rsidents as growing rapidly in numbers. This is difficult for the economy because of the expense to educate immigrant children, and provide Medicaid & housing for immigrants. However most of them come here just looking for a better life. Can you blame them?
656385
Once again, a number of you have allowed the media to do your thinking. This isn't about immigration...it was supposed to be about ILLEGAL immigration.  I don't understand how those of you who went through the task of becoming legal be so generous to just GIVE legal status to those who have not sacrificed (like you did) to have it.
1166162
Yeah the illegals are part of the problem because they are stealing all of our resources. They are breaking the law to be here and this country rewards them. The rights that are suppose to be enjoyed by citizens and those here legally and being given freely to the illegals which is completely wrong. They should not be entitled to welfare, medical assistance, access to public schools, etc. Law enforcement is very hesitant to do anything about it as well as INS and other government agencies. The laws on the books need to be enforced and these people need to be deported. Let's put armed US troops on the borders and keep them out. Additional, this would also help to deter the drug problem coming across the border as well. If anyone is here illegally and don't like what I am saying, well tough luck. This is my country. I am a citizen. You are breaking the law to be here and have no say in anything. If you want to stay here then enter the country legally.
938604
Don't blame the Mexicans. I mean any other poor in the world would be doing the same thing if they were next to us. America is only to be blamed because they have stupid controls, and when they catch someone illegal they don't do anything instead of deporting! lol
666272
You mention numerous good points. Truth is, illegal immigrants themselves (Mexicans or others) are not the problem. It is the failure of the American Gov. and the American peopele. The gov guys are too busy trying to get reelected and make some $$$$ for themselves and their families. The Messicans are only trying to better their lives ...a human trait.\nAmericans are all skuttling around taking care of paying their bills and making ends meet that they don't participate in the process of creating  security, and standards in gov and their lives to worry about immigration until it maybe is too late.\nHow can any of you, knowing that supposedly voting for what you believe in is going to determine your future, even in the greatest compassion for the poor illegals, condone immigration by only one group in the large, electoral modifying sizes that these people are coming into our country? I love compassion but who will weep for me when there is crime beyond our ability to control it, there is not housing or water or elec. or gasoline or? you name it ..because there are too many people. The maojority (amnystied illegal/not citizens will vote for social welfare programs to feed their families, give them health care etc. For Pete's sake ...these people aren't even citizens and they are demanding things. Wake up and take your country back. Let the gov guys know you're PO and your mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. And then do something about it. Find your own little way to boycott, to not support, to speak of your concerns to your compatriot American brothers and systers. Rise up and DO something. Think about it ...you will figure a way to play your part in protecting our country and way of life from an invasion. Forget the terroists in the Middle East. We have a much bigger problem with this issue here in this country. Just remember ...it's your brother, boyfriend, husband, father that is over in Irag possibly dieing for America and Americans. Think they want to come home to a world of poverty stricken, illegal types who speak a language other than English? By all means be compassionate with others of all races ...but get our nest in oder first ...then we can work on Mexico and other corrupt governments to take care of what is their responsiblity.
1052374
We were duped into thinking "migrant workers" came here during harvest and went back afterwards. That, as we have found out recently, was NOT the case. They DIDN'T go back, they stayed and abused our welfare systems, brought in extended family members and produced their 'anchor babies'.  They settled in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Colorado.  The rest of the USA was not aware of it until the media brought it to our attention.  Then we started noticing the subtle changes to our own cities, towns and communities. Some of us have started paying attention.  Some refuse to take their heads out of their butts and really see what is going on under their very noses.
362531
I tend to agree.  This crap is pissing people off...and it's squandering any good will many of us may have had in regard to the plight of illegals.