Why do we even need a border all illegals would work go home come back all happt,no?
962356
so true.... but then people would not have anything to "whine" about huh?
971418
You're right, they shouldnt be able to do so, but then why arent we closing the borders?  Wouldnt you think that if our government actually wanted to do something about it he would.  I dont think he cares much about the same things we do.  People, regardless of who they are or where they come from will always try to do what's right for themselves and their families, and in understanding that, understand this as well, as long as nothing is being done to prevent such unlawful entries and such abuse of our welfare system, this "invasion" as you all so often like to call it, will not end.  Sure, there is much that can be done, realistic solutions even, but as long as nothing is done at all and people are willing to hire them, illegal immigrants will continue to come.
489343
It's not easy to get here legally. In order to be granted a right to come here legally you have to show proof that you are wealthy (or at least well off) in you country. They want to know you have an incentive to go back. \n\nThe majority of people who are crossing here illegally don't have the assets needed. That's why they are coming here...in search of a dream.\n\nThey are here doing jobs that most of us would not want to do. If anybody who was born here, and educated here, feels they are being robbed by illegals (who probably don't even speak English) then I have to say that particular person has real low expectations of themselves. I don't think we should blame others for our own failures.
935207
All illegals must get the helll out of this country. OK.
531327
HECK NO!!!!! No ILLEGAL ones!!!!!!!!! All the FREELOADERS should just GO BACK HOME because you are NOT welcome HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
228869
We're not trying to end immigration...just illegal immigration. And once all of the current illegal immigrants are made legal...let's not kid our selves...that's where we're heading...they're going to want to stop other people from coming here illegally, because they'll see that their newly found validity affords them rights and a more decent pay, but that they are going to be competing with those coming behind them that will be willing to work for less. It's a never ending cycle, folks...where WILL we draw the line?
1123475
Sounds like you're pretty fed up with millions of people coming into your country illegally and taking jobs away from your fellow citizens.  Why are you so angry?  Haven't you heard they are only taking jobs no unemployed, or Mcjob employed American wants?  You must be a racist to resent this invasion of your country, helping to hold down wages, draining the social services budgets, straining the healthcare & the school systems and raising the crime rate.   \nDon't you realize that the money these illegal people send home, draining our economy, is Mexico's second largest source of national income, second only to the tourist dollars Americans spend down there.  Surely you realize that, unlike people everywhere else throughout history, these people want to stay at the bottom and have their children stay at the bottom.  They will never become dissatisfied and rebel.   No, it will be a first time ever in history that a group of people will like to have no chance to move up in a society.   Of course we OWE it to them and not to our own citizens.  Where do I go to apply for illegal immigrant status and get my free lunch, medical care, lower student costs, and a chance to get a better life?
264935
some of the responses angered me. Plenty of Americans get there hands dirty everyday. as this gentlemen asking the question has just proved. but I guess you weren't listening. The fact that Mexicans are doing work for less then base wage is not helping anything. Because there working under the table meaning when they get hurt they go to the hospital and pay nothing factor that it and its much more then base wage. Illegals should be sent back home. My single mother immigrated to this country and did it legal why should she have to pay immigration fee's so you can run across the boarder? Legal means are in place to allow people to enter and live in the united states why are they not used?
984256
Because they would be all for the immigrants and not for the Americans. We need people for the Americans!
331171
Great idea - and then immediately deport the illegal immigrants as soon as they are found.  Then, seal up the borders so they can't come back unless they apply to come back legally.  However, those who have been deported probably can't even then apply legally because I think they now have a "criminal record."  So, in that case, they will just keep on trying to come back illegally, so if the borders aren't going to be sealed up tightly, they know they will eventually make it back again.  But, if the employers stop hiring them and they get refused any social services, public schooling, etc., they will finally get the message and go back home and tell everyone at home not to try to go to the USA illegally anymore, because it can't be done.  Then, they will be forced to focus on their own governments and get things cleaned up there so they can have a decent life in their own countries.
507800
They have caught many people coming across the Mexican border who are from numerous middle eastern countries as well as North Korea and other countries who wish us harm,a wall would go a long way towards stopping that.Another reason to build the wall is the drug problem,and when you have Mexican police and/or army helping the drug smugglers it kind of becomes a no brainer.I just have one question,why don't all the people who came here for whatever reason and then decided to protest,go back to their countrys,that they love so much and that they hate it here so much and protest THERE and try to change the way things are THERE so they can\nstay with their friends and family where they actually want to be rather then taking it out on us and telling us what dirt bags we are for wanting to protect our borders and maybe lessen the risk of another 9/11.I forgot to mention the gang problem coming across the border also as well as all the other things
373465
SHIP THEM ALL BACK!!! We need to get all of our soldiers back over here so they can take care of our border issues!
349151
You have a point.  The recent arguments about immigration have focused on the border with Mexico.  But immigration can come overland from Canada, as well.  Which means whatever security we really need at airports to prevent terrorists, we also realistically need at every part of every border.  Such a thorough system of electronic search and so on is obviously impractical.  Therefore, are we kidding ourselves that the extra manpower, expense and inconvenience at the airports is serving any useful purpose?  As the questioner points out, it probably never did make much difference, anyway; the original 9/11 gang did not come in through an airport.\n\nSo how do we combat terrorism if these measures are about guaranteed to be ineffective?  It has been said repeatedly that the intelligence community (the spies, if you will) knew a great deal about Osama bit Leaden (I don't use his real name on purpose) before 9/11/2001.  They warned their bosses, including the president, who played it his way.  You gotta wonder if he didn't like the idea of an excuse to put restrictive measures on airports and the various other compromises to our freedom we have accepted under the "homeland security" rubric.  (Love the tee shirt with a picture of several old Indian warriors!)  \n\nFolks, our borders are too long, and with modern transportation, too open to everyone and anyone, for us to even try to stem the flow.  Why not say come; I lift my lamp beside the golden door.  If you come in peace, and are willing to work hard to make your way here, come.  If you do not behave well, we will send you home.
952291
Send EM ALL BACK. DO WHAT WE HAVE TOO . THEY DON'T LIKE US ANYWAY THEY JUST WANT OUR MONEY,FREE HEALTH CARE FREE HOUSING. OH MAN THAT'S JUST WHAT THE LAZY ONES  THAT ARE ALREADY HERE  HAVE .HOW ABOUT THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR II (or dose) WE CAN TAKE THE WHOLE OF NORTH AMERICA AS OUR OWN THEM SHIP EM ALL BACK TO SPAIN THEN THEY CAN REALLY BE HISPANIC .
743845
I think we should use technology to assist with illegal immigration. At one point in our history we had the room and need for a huge immigrant population, but those times are behind us. We need better border control for our economy and our safety.
344051
why are they protesting at all...its rediculous. if they don't like our laws, but want to work in this country without obbeying those laws, they can just take thier asses right back across the border where they came from. what if we did that in thier country, took thier jobs but didn't pay taxes or get legal citizenship, you think they would let it fly? hell no...
362729
I've had the chance to work with "legals" that come to the USA seasonally to earn an honest decent living...and I can tell you that they really really appreciate being here and they want to do nothing to hinder their chances of coming back year to year...so the "legals" are really upset with the illegals as they risk messing up a good thing for those who have paid the price to get here and to work here by following all the laws....they believe the illegals will force the USA to shut down the borders and they would all be the poorer....yes they do see the need to control the borders....