Amnesty for illegals or not?  Do they anger you?
971091
I am a supporter of anyone who is trying to make their life better and trying to create a future for their children.  I am glad you can now see both sides of this issue.  I support HUMAN BEINGS!!!
505591
Yes, I think it's a common attitude. It's called ethnocentrism. One point you neglected to consider, however, is that illegal aliens are actually the ones doing the menial labor that you don't want to do and that you don't want your kids to do. If they leave, perhaps your kids will be the ones to take their place picking tomatoes in the field. Who knows?\n\nI think people have misconstrued what the protestors are trying to say. They are simply trying to raise awareness about the fact that they, too, contribute to our economy. They work at jobs most of us do not want, and they do it for pay we wouldn't accept. They may or may not pay income taxes, but they pay sales taxes on the American goods they purchase from American companies. Most of them obey the laws and mind their own business, which makes sense if you keep in mind that they have to keep their noses clean if they don't want to be caught and kicked out of the country. They're not asking for a helping hand; they're just asking for permission to continue contributing in a society that needs their work, whether we want to admit it or not.\n\nThat said, I don't think any of us wants to see illegal aliens given a free ride to citizenship. I don't have to hate Mexicans to want immigration reform. But the simple matter is that if I'm unhappy with the number of illegal immigrants in this country, then I should at the very least look at my own behavior and see if I'm contributing to the problem. If you're serious about wanting to keep illegal immigrants out, then stop wasting your time hating and start taking action. Write your state and national officials and tell them that you expect them to pass and FUND laws that will make it easier to catch illegal aliens and to fine companies and industries that hire them, and don't forget to add that you're willing to pay higher prices for your tomatoes, peaches, and clothing if that's what it takes.\n\nBest of luck.
532647
No, there should be no amnesty at all. If someone breaks a law and gets caught they should be punished. Illegal aliens are being given more rights than American citizens.
760970
My children of course. I just wish illegals and pro-illegals could understand that without becoming angry and calling us names. Currently we are forced to bear the financial burden for illegals and ourselves. Wanna hear 'em scream? Give them amnesty and then let in ten million illegal impoverished Chinese to compete with them for resources just like they did to us. It would take something like that for them to truly understand. I'm not serious about giving them amnesty, though.
407379
Oh, jeez.  I have neighbors who are illegals and you know what?  They don't hurt anyone and just live quietly and work hard.  I believe in deporting criminals and people who don't add anything to society, but to stir up trouble just for the sake of trouble seems mean.
617548
I'm Offended! I'm Illegal Too =), But I can see why giving amnesty to illegal immigrants is a problem if you give citizenship who would be the people working in the yards or picking our grapes??? Not Us!, Now My Family doesn't really care about citizenship my Dad makes around 1,000 a week being a supervisor in carpentry I'm lucky my dad is Smart. All my Parents want is to be able to go to Mexico and come back without a problem, Be able to get a Driving license,Work without a problem, And That's It! But most Mexicans want to be citizens to get free Medicare and Services Which Is Wrong! My Family is in no way like that.\nI Think Letting Mexicans Go To Mexico And Come Back Would Be Good For The Airlines Dont You Think?? But Yeah, Some Mexicans Want The Whole Package and I Dont Agree With That!\nMy Family ALL Speak Good English
944770
Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.
1024277
I am very pro-illegal... and I used to not be... but since I moved to Los Angeles, my view of what an illegal immigrant does differs from what I thought it was...\n\n1.  If you see a panhandler or a begger, what do those signs always say?  Vietnam Vet, or something to that effect... and they're very rarely hispanic... Go to any homeless shelter, and tell me the racial demographics of the homeless, the alcoholics and the drug addicted that roam the streets... They are mostly American Citizens, who contribute less than nothing to the US...\n\n2.  They are always working, whether they are selling fruit near a highway entrance, or washing dishes, or picking produce.  When people talk about hispanics, they always say they're taking our jobs... b/c they're willing to work hard for them, while Citizens believe that they are entitled to the jobs just b/c they are citizens...\n\n3.  They drain our welfare system... Believe it our not, it's very hard to receive federal assistance without a SSN... There are a programs to help with the poverty stricken in general.  Also If we were to legalize them, they have to produce financial documents stating that they will NOT receive any form of federal assistance... so if we DON'T want them getting any more federal assistance... legalize them... \n\n4.  They are criminals and bring drugs and gangs into the US... Well people of all color and race do drugs and join gangs... so as long as they are people, there will be some good ones and some bad ones... but to classify an entire race due to the actions of a few, is not fair\n\n5.  They will be a financial strain? NO! B/C they will now pay taxes, and they cannot fake the number of dependants, b/c they all the SSN... Also the estimated 60+ million (Which is the latest and most accurate number to date, but ofcourse it's all guessing... )  would have to PAY to receive Amnesty.  Right now to become a Citizen LEGALLY costs anywhere for 700 - 1000$ for filing ONLY, if you hire a lawyer, it could be MORE... So for example only 30million are actually able to receive amnesty... they will pay lets say 1000 each... that would be 30 billion dollars in revenue... not to mention new jobs created to handle the paperwork, as well as more work for lawyers, which creates more work for paralegals, which creates more schools for paralegals, which creates more jobs for those working at the schools, which creates more jobs for day care centers.. you get my point?\n\nGranted there are problems with Amnesty.. I know there will be problems with Medical care, housing, schools etc.. but since it's only for people who ALREADY are here... HAVE been here for many years... The change in housing and school crowding shouldn't be the biggest issue... The bigger issue is how will we tame the anger and animosity we've created between two classes of peole that have become one... That is the true issue...
1076378
Your logic is correct.  Giving amnesty to a group of individuals is discrimination against those who have broken other laws.
521138
I am fed up with illegal Mexicans up to my eyeballs.  They rip off the public school system without paying and you cannot tell me that when they work for cash  with no SSN at the end of the day they are going to ever bother filing a tax return.\n\nThe great irony here is that if these stupid idiots became legal and filed a legitimate tax return, if they had a fairly large family (3 kids or so) they could not only still pay no taxes but get a windfall payment for earned income and child tax credits for as much as $3,000 - $4,000 a year.  So the dumb suckers are screwing themselves, mainly, which is fine with me.  If a million illegals got $3,000 each at tax time that would be an additional $3 BILLION from the pockets of other taxpayers.\n\n\nWoop de doo.  Send em back anyway, we don't need em; they are parasites in the system.
1018207
Yes, we're flaming mad and will grow larger and larger to fight the injustice done to us.  I only save one thing - that as red upset as we are, you get to go home - that is your amnesty.\n\nSometimes when you bite the system - the system bites back.  They don't realize how much happier Americans would be to let them go to jail than pay for them.\n\nYour government lied to you - and our government has been complicit until now - even the Senate bill in base is tough.  I read an article today how now there's no one left to do the work in Mexico, you are all here.  Your country needs you - you have close election there - if you can organize here, you can organize there, but by the Grace of God go home and make you country repsectable!!  Do that and we'll be your best friends!!\n\nKeep believing the lies - and watch where that gets you!!!\n\nSome of you people aren't even up with what's going on!  The Senate is turning toward the House, and the House passed a bill that if local police don't enforce immigration, they lose millions!!  Not to mention all the cities - and states like Georgia - that are passing anti-immigration laws!\n\nI take it also most of you don't remember that amnesty was passed in 1986, and the promises of law enforcement didn't happen!!  WE WILL NOT LET HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF AGAIN!!!\n\nEVEN VDARE ADMITS THE TIDE IS TURNING IN OUR FAVOR, THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE ARE TURNING SLOWLY BUT ARE BEGINING TO TURN!!\n\nYOU MAY SAY YOU WON'T GIVE UP - BUT YOU CAN BET NIETHER WILL WE!!!!  WE ARE IN IT FOR THE LOOOOONG HAUL!!!
1027478
Yes, I love it!  I look on the internet news daily for more stories like the one about the mayor of Hazelton, PA, or Sheriff Joe in Arizona, or big unexpected roundups of illegals in different cities.  It does my heart proud to see the citizens of the USA standing up against this injustice that the government has allowed to occur and get out of hand - illegal immigration.  I believe the power of the American citizens is now snowballing against illegal immigration and whether the Federal Government wants to or not, they are going to have to listen to the people whom they work for, and act accordingly.  The days of the freebies and handouts for illegal immigrants are quickly coming to an end and the smart ones will start planning their own voluntary self-deportations now, rather than wait until they are found and shipped out, possibly leaving family members behind in the USA.  Better they start planning and get themselves organized for an orderly return to their home countries before they get caught by immigration officials or the police or their landlord or their employer.  This way, if they have lived cleanly in the USA so far, without committing further offences since they first illegally came over the border, they have a hope of returning legally one day, if they go home now and apply to immigrate to the USA through the proper procedures.  WAKE UP ILLEGALS!  Do yourselves and your families a favour and return yourselves in an orderly fashion now, while you still can.  Otherwise, don't cry and whine when you get caught and shipped out on a moment's notice, when you aren't ready.  The jig is up!  Amnesty is NOT coming!!  Wake up and smell the coffee!
383280
Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesty_International. There is a section of complaints. That's the best that I can do.
486968
No, it did not change my mind. Most who protested are illegals (many were not) and by protesting and leaving the job for a day they thumbed their noses at the very people who gave them jobs (illegally or not, they were given jobs). Biting the hand that feeds you to use a cliche.  Also, they are here ILLEGALLY, that means they are in violation of our laws. I commend those who came here legally and fought long and hard for their citizenship, so we are now just to hand it over because they are protesting? What about all those people who have studied and worked hard to become citizens?  What a slap in their face.
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The Minute An Amnesty Is Granted \nFrom The Whitehouse To 20 Million ILLEGAL ALIENS\nYou Will See 280 Million IRATE AMERICAN CITIZENS \nGo On The Warpath\n\n\n\nWashington Better Think Twice About Granting Any Amnesty
499363
I have faith that with the pro-ILLEGAL immigrant rallies yesterday more people are opening their eyes and becoming just as upset as the rest of us that these people who have already shown a total and utter disregard for our laws are now demanding rights that they would have had had they went through the legal process to come here instead of coming here ILLEGALLY and living off of wellfare and getting free health services and not paying the taxes which help to pay for these things.  Most of the media stories I've been reading today are saying that one of the things the rallies have served to do is stir up opposition to amnesty and guest worker programs.  The Legal Citizens here in America are making their voices heard as more and more become aware of what is taking place in OUR country.
959760
we don't hate immigrants. we just want the illegals to be legal. if their not going to be legal then they should go home. they are draining are system. they don't pay taxes like we do. the Americans that are able to work is doing all they can do to support the system the illegals are taking from. what are the American who are 61 and younger going to do when we retire. the funds will not be there for us. all i can say is please be legal when coming here. if your visa runs out. then renew it, or go home.