Are Democrats in favor or against amnesty ?
957397
They are in favor of a "path to citizenship" (DNC Website) which is the same thing as Bush's "guest worker program".  Look for amnesty coming up.
767869
I have a tendency to think right now that the democrats are just flexing their new found muscles.The New York Times this morning was all talk about how the democrats were only in a hurry about getting the Iraqi war situation in hand and establishing a withdrawal date.\nPolitics are all about compromise,both party's do it all the time.Neither will get all of what they want,its a trade off.There were a lot of moderate Democrats that were elected,not all are of the "lets give away the farm"attitude.\nI keep saying that each side of this issue are getting in too big a hurry to claim victory.After all what have the pro illegals won,yet? Nothing,the anti war /anti Bush faction won.I personally will take a wait and see stance on this.\nTime will tell the whole story.In the mean time,I'm contacting my states government,and this nations government officials and letting them know my views on immigration.The fights not over,its only just started.\nNo to blanket amnesty,\nsecure our borders
591086
You don't have much of a clue what you're talking about at all, do you?\n\nLet's address these points:\nMost liberals don't want free borders, just MORE free borders - i.e. make it easier to enter the country.  In addition, liberals are generally much more in favor of worker's protections.  They are long supporters of functions such as labor unions and higher minimum wage.\n\nI've never heard of anyone wanting amnesty for ALL criminals.  Many liberals oppose the death penalty, but that doesn't mean murders, rapists, and so forth should be set free.\n\nWe also like democracy, but much all of the states must work together to support the US, so must all countries work together to support the world.  These are not mutually exclusive concepts.\n\nAnd actually, many liberals support a very open and accountable government - why do you think people are so angry about Bush's warrantless wiretapping program and secret prisons?\n\nI can't believe I even bothered to reply to this nonsense.
386927
The Judiciary Committee is going to vote on the latest bill in the senate.\n\nCall them and tell them,\n\n"NO AMNESTY"\n\nhttp://judiciary.senate.gov/press.cfm
171815
Most likely with the amnesty referring to McGovern desire to pardon the draft dodgers who had fled to Canada. McGovern was an canidate running on ending the war in Vietnam hence the Appeasement part of the button.
733770
Probably, if it's not stopped in the Senate. Personally, I don't like it. If someone enters your house through an unlocked door and eats your food, should they be granted amnesty, too? Same principle, smaller scale. It gives no incentive to become a citizen and cheapens all our ancestors went through to gain citizenship.\n\nGood to see you again...
588591
Chris Simcox, president of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, issued the following statement on the passage today of an illegal alien amnesty bill by the U.S. Senate: \n\n"The vote to give amnesty to millions of illegal aliens by the United States Senate today, should it pass into law, would ensure that the status quo is maintained: the borders would remain wide open and the attractive nuisance of endless welfare and social programs at the expense of the American taxpayer would remain. Those climbing over the backs of those waiting patiently to abide by our laws; and instead breaking the law, illegally entering this country, and committing document fraud; those not paying taxes; and those hiring illegally would be granted full amnesty. American citizens would, of course, still be subject to prosecution for document fraud and tax evasion. This sends the message that if you play by the rules, you suffer; if you enter the United States illegally, you are not subject to the rule of law.\n"The American people do not trust the government to grant amnesty now and secure the borders later. We already went down that road in 1986, and the borders remain wide open still today. \n\n"Their constituents are watching, and these Senators will pay the price come election time. We are now focusing our attention on the House of Representatives where we do not expect amnesty to pass. The House is more respectful of their voters, as they stand for re-election every two years. The arrogance and cavalier disregard of the will of the American people by this Senate will not be forgotten-there will be an accounting. The American people are still sovereign in this country, not a gaggle of politicians pandering to their special interest donors. \n\n"The existing border crisis is a dereliction of duty by those entrusted with this nation's security, sovereignty and prosperity. The U.S. Senate just left America vulnerable to a tsunami of migrants at the border, to terrorist infiltration and to an unprecedented crime wave by drug smugglers, thieves, rapists, human traffickers and murderers who cross our frontier at will-and whose bravado and aggression will now increase with the Senate's message of our apparent national weakness. \n\n"But the Minutemen will remain on patrol, at our posts-and continue to build border fencing and barriers on private land with private donations until the U.S. government performs its most basic constitutional duty to these United States, and safeguards the people and protects the territorial integrity of America."
847436
Expecting people to respect the law is not racist. I agree with your position, but I do care who is in the country. Respecting the law begins with not entering the country illegally. Have no fear though Democrats are going to give them amnesty and then they will all be legal. The new incoming head of the Homeland Security Committee has stated that his first goal will be to review the border fence with an eye towards scrapping the whole project. I am also sure that now that Democrats control The House, The Senate's first order of business will be to pass the Kennedy/McCain immigration bill, which will not only legalize all that are hear already, but will also allow no less than 400000 new immigrants into the country per year. The major stumbling block to passage has been that the House would not accept it and that doesn't appear to be a problem anymore.
814974
From the way I see it the people are in majority for NO AMNESTY.  The politicians will only do what big business wants, no matter what party they belong to.  Then, hopefully, they will elect another liar (they are all liars and even if they are not, it is like me promising you the moon) that will try harder to give the people what they want.  But it is easier to prevent a parasite, then to remove it and it's spread after someone has infected you with it. (Legalization legislation that is.)\n\nPeople are like sheep, and the ones that do rebel will be quickly herded back into the group by the sheepdogs (Police) and will have no choice.\n\nIllegals, most of them, are not refugees and do not deserve that status.  If you legalize marijuana, then there will be an outcry to press on for other illegal drugs.
947025
the democrats will help Bush get what he wanted, amnesty for illegal aliens, They will not fund the border fence, so even though\nit's approved, there won't be money to build it,\nThe democrats and Bush will be happy.
844575
Thanks for the links.I will be voting for those who are AGAINST illegal aliens. No amnesty or benefits should be given to those here illegally.
1007530
I totally agree with you.  Although I am very much against amnesty for any illegal.  Mexican or other.  I know many Mexicans who feel the same way.  People are just ignorant and fear what they don't know.  And some people think it makes them feel superior.  Stupid aren't they?  Don't let them get to you.  That's what they want.
780986
Impossible.\n\nWe Dems support all sorts of rights, and we defend the Constition. And Dems oppose violent terror groups that destroys life.
928363
It is important to vote Democrat.
962125
They'll be a big party and the INS will be bogged down.\nWhy do they need a 2nd amnesty?  The first one didn't work.
832023
The American people understand that talk of amnesty by some in our government as our wide-open borders are compromised by thousands daily is irresponsible and causes a tsunami of illegal entry into this country by those seeking to get in under the wire to take advantage of the offer of amnesty. \nAs these numbers grow in volume and scope, the international criminal cartels gain even more control over our border frontiers, the black market underground swells with document fraud and identity theft, and the drug and contraband turf wars accelerate. More gang violence erupts in our cities by murderous thugs such as MS-13, the ruthless gang of self-professed friends of al Qaeda who, by our own government’s estimation, number in the tens of thousands in cities across America. National security and public safety demand that we make securing our borders combined with serious interior enforcement the first and most urgent priority of Homeland Security.  This is not rocket science.  It is time for our politicians to hear what the people are saying to them:  Secure our borders now!  No amnesty.
900439
An interesting assignment. I would be interested in seeing how that goes...\n\nI'm a Republican, and there's really not allot that stumps me. However, I WOULD ask for proof that a guest-worker bill is NOT amnesty by another name.