Isn’t it very ironic that people say that our immigration policy is too restrictive in this country ?
929105
I think we should match Mexico on immigration laws, AND raise them a chicken suit, and a hat dance for their application to be considered...may as well make it a clown circus, can't be any worse than what it already is! LOLOL\n\nJoke's on us, thanks, Mexico! LOL\n\nSupport the US Border Patrol!
337681
The imigration system in the uk is a farce, whatever rules there were at the start have long since gone obscure.\nThe system is in a shambles, only yesterday, government proposals for stopping marrages of convienience were quashed in the UK courts because the do gooders, think these scroungers have rights, they do NOT.\nOur Country is being bled dry by these people who tell us they are being persecuted back home, its all rubbish, they have heard about the land of plenty from their relatives and friends and so can't wait to get here.\nThe system needs ahuge overhaul and needs implimenting properly with no loop holes
388841
Well there are quotas so if the quota for your country is full TOO BAD.And it also takes forever.And it costs money.And why would they do it legally if it is so simple to come illegally.
286067
It is a very touchy subject because yes they shouldn't be allowed to come over and be over here illegally, but at the same time them being illegal doesn't mean that they should be allowed to be taken advantage of and exploited by greedy business owners.  And for the "the U.S. used to be Mexico" argument, that is lame because almost every piece of land was at one time owned by different peoples, we took it just as people have been taking land since the beginning of time.
535189
We definately are too leniant.  Other countries throw people in jail just for hiring illegal immigrants.  They really need to get over themselves, go back to Mexico, and fight for a change in their own government instead of trying to move in on us and change who we are.
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!
338175
Mostly, yes. Some people are against any forms of immigration - legal or not - because it lets more of "them" in and all that.\n\nHowever, enforcing immigration laws and forcing people to enter the country legally is in no way racist. It's just that people are so sensitive to things nowadays that playing the race card is a viable tactic. Which is sad, very sad.
318628
maybe.  and they shouldn't. it's not fair for legal immigrants and for american citizens.
600376
To fully appreciate how immigration is regulated in the United States we must look at the history. Unless your family were native to this counrty than you are also lineage of immigrants. During the major conflicts immigration has always been limited, almost to very extemes (WWII). It is all too common for "real" americans to imediately form an opinion about immigration that is based on missinformation. So do go back to the original question, "should" the US govt favor certain immigrants? NO but lets be realistic. Does the US govt favor certain immigrants? Yes definately and due mostly to contemporary and ancient prejudices about various ethnicities.
566200
Perhaps these people who are willing to contribute to society should come up here to Canada.\nI find irony in the fact that they are there illegally but are considered necessary.
883589
That's the great thing about America.  It was founded by immigrants and that makes it a great country.  Our founders came over here and started a nation with equal opportunity for all.  I think that the immigration laws need to be restructured, but I don't think it's fair to limit immigration when that's what it is founded on.
232278
Yes.  In a supposed free country we have very little freedom.  It's time for the government to stop acting like strict parents and let adults make adult decisions.  As long as no one else is hurt, why not?  People have ready access to it anyway.  Why not tax it so our country can benefit from it.
617594
wow - that's an overgeneralized statement, don't ya think?\n\nHate is a very strong word...\n\nI believe it's the ILLEGAL part of immigration that most people have a problem with - not the immigration itself.\n\nLast time I checked the US was a FREE, Democratic society - you can't just throw someone out - unless they are here ILLEGALLY that is... \n\nThank God for that!
996958
Most of the people complain about why immigrants come here ilegally, so they should all agree.  If it wasn't so hard to do things the right way, all immigrants would be here legally.
471035
I totally agree!\n\nWhy are we letting people in to this country to just sponge off the welfare, cause trouble and get freebies!\n\nI think that people from other countries should be welcomed if they bring something to the country... i.e JOBS! \n\nHow many unemployed people are in this country? How many single mums are ignored for the fact that illegal immigrants get their first pics! it is disgraceful!
1012720
not at all. just somehow you have to be an immigrant of US
672520
wow i never knew those were there laws and they get mad at us because we don't want them here ILLEGALLY!! i think some of those laws would be pretty good for us to have some of them are a little too harsh like not being able to vote and not being able to live on waterfront property. i really enjoyed that little bit of knowledge thank you