This is Why immigration reform is needed.?
957879
If Congress does not do the right thing ,we the poeple might have to.
883764
We could improve our immigration restrictions. I bet they wish they had had better immigration laws too.
910229
A lot of argiculutre and service jobs needs immigrants, and they pay in more taxes than they drain out. The immigration system is broken does not take into the account of immigration from Mexico, and Latin America. We should give perfernce to them before people overseas. We never cared about the Mexican border having a fence till 911. The neo-cons gotta realize its hypocrital to think to sign free-trade treaties, but deny access for these workers to work temporary in the market. Mirgration be a lot more circular if we had more relaxed policy of migration from Latin America. We are in a gobalized world, and internet access drives up demand for immigration from all countries in this world, and we need to work out treaties with Western Countries to allow more liberal access to are job in return for access to ours. Why should we locked are own American people in just America its doesnt make sense and were becoming like USSR than the USA. The economics of gobalization is gonna weaken nation boundries, and internet communiction starting to erode differenances in the world wake up and live in the 21 century not the 19th century. America 95% of the land is still empty, and we are using 4% of the land just for Farming along. Immigration policy is a hangover from the 20th century. If we had immigration policy today like the 19th century America would have a population of Austraila or Less.
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Yeppers, november can't get here fast enough...and if the democrats have their hats on straight, they'll be pushing for nailing the damn border shut. TIGHT. Americans are getting robbed, that's all there is to it, the politicians got us coming, and going, it's time for reform, and for people to reclaim their lives, their wallets, their freedoms, and stop letting the hispanic lobby from trying to usurp our national independence. They're actively involved in our government, as you just illustrated, and Mexico needs to stand up, and wipe its' own ass instead of living off the United States Of America. Let's de-globalize a bit, and let the rest of the world take care of itself, for a change. If they can't, well, sucks to be them...
20909
immigration has been causing the population to increase.  this has stimulated the economy, causing prosperity to many.
1177069
The only constant is change.  Change is bound to happen.  the changes we have going on right now aren't so good.  Sound legislation needs to be written.  It needs to be written based on the peoples needs.  The majority of the US is against illegal immigration.  Our politicians must respect that.
583598
yes that is what this whole fuss about illegal immigrants is about. because they dont' want to follow our laws and become an american citizen but they want to reap the benefits of being an american citizen.
891947
Of course you would three things have to happen...Amnesty, Immigration Reform and Border Control...All three will have to be implemented simultaneously or we will be back in the same situation..... in 20 years or even less
1104823
There needs to be a clear line between people who've overstayed their visas, but have been paying taxes for years and have no criminal record. They should get citizenship. The rest should be treated according to their cases. Every story is different!
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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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We absolutely need reform.  I realize that several minorities are upset by this, but we pay taxes and health care to these people that aren't even citizens.  It's costing us millions of dollars a day.  If they want to live and work in the US, they should pay taxes and be legalized, they deserve no special benefits that naturalized Americans do not.
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Pancha, you see, people like Hellow Hellow (Stupid name i may add), are afraid of immigrant workers because they are insecure about their own being, the bill that you where referring (Which these stupid hell ow hellow fellow run to the google and research in two minutes) was a Smokescreen to put to rest in a nice way the fact that America Depends on those workers in order to survive, and not offending the insecure population. The will continue to happen because these nation was founded on that principal. Immigrants have created this nation and continue to preserve, whether this idiot HellowHellow wants it or not.
1068000
Very simple...politics. All of the minority lobbies have their bases convinced immigration reform is racism. No one wants to lose any votes.
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They do need it; for once its given they can invite more family members from Mexico and other south American countries to come live here with them.  Without the amnesty they'd be risking deportation for coming here.\n\nPeople should really look at recent history before jumping off this bridge.  In the 1980's they did an amnesty for 3 million illegal immigrants; and now 20 years later they are wanting it for 12 million (4 to 1 ratio).  Guess in 20 years they'll be after a 48 million person amnesty (that is called the southern annexation)
573856
I think its a start to gaining control of the esculating illegal immigrant problem. With desease and crime so rampant the U.S.A. can't afford other countries problems. All immigrants need to be documented.
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?
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You have hit every reason why ILLEGAL immigration should be stopped.  No nation allows this, and no nation can survive it.