Why do so many people think that illegals are evil people?
921682
I don't know. This is why the world will end, because people are greedy, then someguy tired of greed is gonna put it all to an end. Talk about "Calm Like A Bomb" by Rage Against The Machine.
384582
People tend to see immigrants as "other", "not us", "suspicious", and hence, "dangerous."  I for one welcome immigrants who will work and wish the process of entering with limited privileges (e.g., freedom to work but few government welfare) would be streamlined so as to only ensure the safety of the American public (no diseases not already here, low criminal history, etc.) and the limits on immigration lifted to "as many as we can process."\n\nI really don't understand why conservatives and liberals alike hate immigrants.  Well, I do understand it, but it's still irrational...\n\nUPDATE: Clarified that I don't hate immigrants... ;-)
614289
It's not just Mexicans..that's generalizing..there are those kinds of people in ALL races.\n\nThere are trash in all races, shapes, colors, etc.\n\nI don't think the people who ARE saying that stuff actually have a coherent thought in there head about. They are just following the crowd and automatically Claiming all Mexicans are bad.\n\nI know some great, wonderful, Mexican People..but i also know some bad ones..just like i know some great American People..AND some trash Americans too.
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A lot of people will say "YOU ARE RAciST!!!1!!!" when they are losing the arugement about illegal aliens\n\nA very awful excuse used by them is "This nation was built on immigration, maaaaaan!!!!"\nactually, this country was built on LEGAL Immigration. From the time it was a colony ( still legal to move there, and didn't take native's land illegaly dispite what many say) to right now. Illegal immigration hurts america.\n\n\nsanch.. actually we didn't colonize north america illegally. It was actually legal in every way. Native americans had no immigration (legal or illegal) policy/law, so everything that europeans did was actually legal. \n\nalso, this excuse is pretty lame. None of us colonize north america, we were born here and live here.
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You have made a point, although in a very insulting way.\n\nDifferent people are mad for different reasons:  \nI, personaly, am not scared of the hard working illegal who sneaks across the border.  It's the drug dealers, criminals, etc, that slip in along with you.  We need to seal the border & reform immigration law so we can let the good, hard-working people in, & keep the scum out. (we have enough scum of our own - we don't need more)\nI am also concerned with those who don't learn Engish.  I think everyone should learn a second language, but that includes immigrants (illegal or otherwise).  Learn English!\n\nBut there are people who feel threatened by people who actually have a healthy work ethic as well as those who just don't want any more "beaners" in America.  Please don't lump me with either of those groups.\n\nOne illegal alien in particular was a salvation for my boyfriend's family. His mother had a stroke & needed full-time live in care. The only Americans he could afford would quite after one week, sometimes just leaving without telling anyone leaving his mother alone for hours.  She could have had an episode & died!  One lady actually stole all the jewelry, including her wedding ring, before leaving.\nIn desparation, he finally found someone who had a cousin here illegally who was willing to do the job.  She became part of the family.  After 10 years of excellent care, his mother died.  That was 2 years ago, & we still consider her family.  She usually spends Christmas with us.
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I'm so sick of people assuming that, because I am anti-ILLEGAL immigration, that I'm racist and anti-Mexican. First of all, I'm not racist against anyone and second of all, like many people in my position, I'm against ILLEGAL immigrants from ANY country, not just Mexico. Anyone who comes to this country (no matter their country of origin) without following the legal channels is breaking the law...it's that simple. It's easy for those illegal immigrants to claim racism because it diffuses the attention away from the real problem...which is the fact that they're breaking the law everyday that they stay in our country without obtaining proper LEGAL documentation. \n\nSince when is it a bad thing to expect the citizens of this country to be law-abiding?
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may be the question should now be, why do we hate illegal immigrants so much, cause they broke a law? or cause they are poorer to be legal? so does every one here think being illegal is a choice? how dumb is that, it is not a salad dressing, if they were giving a chance to be legal, they would definitely would, but we are so ready to toss judgment at the poor or the incapable, maybe ask dear old bush to make a bet easier for them, so they would come out of the ditches they live in and be a "good citizen"
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obeirn1:  Fianlly someone with a brain on here.  I agree with you 100%.  Here is the trouble with this immigration debate, to much prejudices, and racisits trying to run the country.  Also some of these "haters" as I have so affectionatly called them, tend to go with what the neighbor says without investingating things themselves.  Like most things, when people jump to conclusions, this whole thing will turn out to blow up in the "haters" face.  People dont realize that it is not just "Mexicans" here illegally, and if you look at the problem more, you will se that it is actually our own Governement (INS policies) that prohibit the majority of these hispanics from gaining papers.  Look at it from their side, if your kids were starving would you not do what you had to do to feed them?  Now if you cant afford food, how on earth are you to afford thousands of dollars for papers, when the wages in countries like Mexico are 5 bucks a week....people just think they know all when they refuse to see the tarnish on the coin.  ~~To answer the question, I am ashamed that as a whole, americans think they are somehow better than the rest of the world!~~
708156
In denial!  They seem to think that it is quiet alright for them to commit a crime of being illegal.  The just do not understand exactly that being an illegal is committing a crime.  There is just no legal or common sense reasons why they want to illegally immigrate.  If their supporters are so into supporting them, why don't the supporters get together, financially, and help them better their lives in the country where they are from and not in this country as illegals.
524514
in favor of the "good" immigrants legal or illegal.  you will notice i mentioned illegal also.  my logic behind this is...i believe that there are illegal immigrants out there who truly appreciates being here, are thankful that they are here, and really trying their best to contribute to our society and economy but are unfortunate that they do not have a way to get legalized.  many people do not understand how difficult it is for an immigrant to get a permanent residency in the US if no one would sponsor them i.e. immediate family = US citizen parents or children.  also, i'm sure all of us at one point in our lives...an illegal has helped in some way, maybe the doctor who saved your loved one is an illegal immigrant, or the caregiver of your grandparents are illegal.  however the illegals who commit crimes like murder, stealing, vandalizing, gang violence...those people are simply bad news.  so i'm in favor of good immigrants, legal or illegal...key word GOOD.
614179
Yes it seems strange to me that all of a sudden this issue has caused so much hatred. And it is something that has been around for years. Statistics show that most people on welfare are white americans. When an illegal comes here they dont even know they can get welfare for their US born kids until they make an appointment for a doctor they pay cash to see and at the hospital they are told about welfare.Or some are told by friends or relatives but they are afraid to get it because they are illegal or they dont know how to go about it. Many illegals do have taxes taken out of their checks even if they use a fake social security number and then they never file taxes and dont get a refund so that is more money the govt keeps.ANd of course when they purchase something they pay the tax. I dont agree with that idea that illegals dont pay taxes.\n\nPeople that have no idea what they are talking about hate their miserable lives so they point the finger and blame to illegals. Instead of taking resposibility for their own lives. If they finish school and work hard for a better life they will have no reason to complain.
968112
People fear what they don't understand .. So they call it evil ... \n\nOr make excuses and say it was gods idea.. (I really love that one )  Human's are really stupid when they don't understand what is going on around them ..
798700
I most dislike the fact that they have turned against their own people to support invaders. They champion the 'fine family values' of illegals and call us racist when we try to take care of and defend our own families and citizens. They seem to need to believe that illegal immigrants deserve all the help we can give them, but when our people need help (often due to illegal immigration) they are lazy. What's worse is that their support for illegals seems to be mainly due to them wanting to date or marry them. That or hire them. They are not considering everyone who is affected by their choices, and would even like to force their choices on the rest of us.
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because evil people see them as easily manipulitive, to use them. it may not be right, but thats why. can i have ten points?
835906
Illegal immigration is not good, but the people that are here illegally contribute to our society in a positive way.  These immigrants are the ones willing to do our "dirty" work (janitors, farmers, grape-pickers, etc.).  Without them, minimum wage will increase drastically, products will become more expensive, etc.  Politics won't tell you that - a lot of people are unaware of the benefits that these people have.  Wait until there are no more illegal immigrants and you'll see what I mean.
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mx3baby has a really good answer. I agree almost 100 percent!\n\nHowever, with a lot of these illegals come 'undesirables'; rapists, murderers, etc.. People that just want to live off of the system and be a leach to hard working people. Perhaps if the system was better we could weed these people out. \nAnd yes, if you have leaches like this, it will bring the system down.
863321
Illegals are just like any other citizen wanting to have a good life.  People should be more afraid of terrorists that are sowing violence in the streets.