Why is our government so scared to get rid of invading, illegal immigrants?
90885
because we give everyone freedom that come here from other countries, we give them money help them open up their own businesses and we forget about our own that were born here!
961388
Well in recent years, we have had an alarming increase in the number of illegal immigrants. With so many people here illegally, it is becoming harder for us to accept legal immigrants into our country. Then there are some people who do not know the difference between a legal immigrant and an illegal immigrant so there is a dislike of immigrants in general.
353861
Because too many immigrants are coming in illegally and could be the next terrorist against the United States.
952314
80% of Americans do not want illegal immigrants here.  If government is supposed to by run by the people, why isn't this being done?  Do you understand how disturbing this is?
553458
It is the governmet's reaction to terrorists that scares me the most. they are taking all my rights away, one by one, using terrorism as an excuse. if I didn't know better, I would say the U.S. gov. is treating terrorists like Nazi Germany treated Jews.
987604
I think it is partly because of 9/11 (increased security), and it is also partly because of the problematic illegal immigration.  Unfortunately, the illegals ruin it for the people who are trying to get into our country the RIGHT way. \n\nIt makes me sick that illegal immigrants that came into our country, KNOWING that it was illegal and wrong, are getting rewarded with citizenship for their actions.   (Well, at least they will finally pay taxes for what they use...public education, roads, libraries, etc...)\n\nI would much rather prefer people like you that want to do it the right way. The whole new immigration control idea is forgetting one thing...the LAW.  They are basically rewarding people for breaking the law.
1016145
Being from Texas, I've been aware of this issue for at least a decade. What's amazing to me is how some people can't see the difference between legal and illegal. They keep yapping about how racist it is to want to guard the U.S. border. They're obviously clueless as to what this constant invasion will mean to the future of the U.S. \nBut it has opened my eyes to how much our elected politicians do not want to stop the invasion.
583233
Immigration needs to be controlled, I agree.  But to do that, I think, we need to create a system in which illegal immigrants that are already here and that contribute to this society to integrate into our system through legalization.  I think that deportation or criminalization of 11+ million people would have a negative impact in our economy and society.  \n\nThere are many reasons as to why the protests are taking place. Currently there are about 625 immigrations laws that the senate is debating. Some of these laws are cruel and inhumane. Some take on very good points, and some are just ridiculous. \n\nOne of the main issues is that some senators wanted to pass a law that would make all illegals and anyone who helped/hired illegals criminals. With 11 million illegals that would make a good chunk of the population criminals (legal or illegal, citizen or not citizens). \n\nIt is not so much an uproar against law enforcement, but an uproar against injustice and inhumanity. They are not demanding to violate the law or much less. They want a chance to become legal immigrants with the right of being able to go to a hospital when sick and without being scared that they will be forced to leave their families unprotected. \n\nThese people are not illegal because they want to, they are illegal because the goverment has made it extremely tough to become legal. These people are paying taxes as everyone else, trying to be good citizens as everyone else, and working for a better future for their families, just as everyone else. If an anmisty was to be approved, it wouldn't be a free ride either. The person would have to prove that they are an asset to this country, and have to have their taxes filed, a clean criminal record, have everything in order and pay the big fines that the goverment would implement. They are not seeking immediate citizenship, but a chance to eventually become citizens. They are not fee-loading as some people might think because they do pay taxes. And they are doing jobs that Americans find degrading.\n\nDougDoug_ I hope you get to read this too.  Illegal immigrants are not choosing to ignore our right to control immigration, what is happening is that the government has already made it extremely tough to become a legal immigrant that they have no choice but to stay here illegally.  This is one of the main reasons why these people are walking into the streets and asking for a chance to become legal.  They do not want to be illegal or stay illegal, and to become legal immigrants they would have to show that they are a contribution to the US, pay taxes and prove that they are not trouble makers.  They would have to pay fines for being illegally in the US plus all the cost that inquires to apply for a green card (legal residency).  \n\nAlso, let it be clear that they are not asking for immediate citizenship, but instead a path towards citizenship.  You have to be a resident for 5 years in order to apply for citizenship.\n\nIt doesn’t make it right that they are here illegally, but that’s what they want to fix.  And  they are willing to pay the consequences of staying here illegally (read above).
546214
There is alot that the Government hides from us.  They hide it because they are afraid of us.  We really have the power....the more people DON'T know this the MORE they can control us!
798126
So much fear in the air. . .this works good for our great leaders who wish to control the weak minded cowards . .\n\nI thought this country was the land of the brave. . .Seems to me all the brave have been sent to fight in Iraq as all I hear in the states is a bunch of punks who shiver whenever their leaders (of FOX) tells them to.  Good Lord I thought I would never see the day so many cowards would be shaking in their panties over nothing at all.   \n\nYou should all be ashamed of yourselves.  Reminds me of Chicken Little. . "The illegals are coming", "The illegals are coming"  Helllooooooo. . .SFW!. .they been here since before we were born!!!\n\nFred the dog: You quote the DOJ "Statistics" used by "immigration Experts" and fail to provide the specific  "Statistics" or names of the so called "experts"  Know what that tells me. . B.S. . .NADA!\n\nYou also state the the illegal population in America is 1 % of our population. . .HELLOOOO. . . I guess that blows the 11-12 Million figure right out the freaking redneck trailer window.  Hmmmm. . .let me see. . .300,000,000 x 0.01 = 3,000,000\n\nNOT 11-12 or even 30 Million. . OMG. . what a revelation!. . I feel so much safer now. . I can't wait to tell my friends!!!
579238
We have so many problems with immigration because our system is terrible.  We let anyone in at will, papers or not.  Then we try to deport the people who should be allowed to stay.  Now the government wants to drop the price of immigration.  I'm not against someone trying to make a better life for themself, but shouldn't we be trying to help them in their own countries?  That is, make life better back home.  Where are all the jobs for these people?  Some of them, and this has been documented, end up on our welfare rolls.  So I get to support my family plus someone else's who never worked to build our country.
903972
Come on these people are oppressed, downtrodden, and most have a low level of education....they are afraid.....they have corrupt officials that do not mind coming into a town and leveling it down and killing the people within who revolt against them.  Look up the state of Oaxaca Mexico to see that this is a recent happening in the news........& tell me that they haven't tried. In fact once before there was a civil uprising in which the USA took sides with the Mexican government and sent troops to reinforce that government against the people.....hence the word "Gringo"  The common people did not want our Army there who were dressed in green.   The people shouted "Green"  "Go (leave)
484316
Amnesty is the worst decision that could be made by this government, but it isn't surprising, we are in a mess abroad and now at home. We can't even sustain our own people or help them when disasters come along, and our dimwit government thinks we can support foreigners that just hop in and drain the economy more. They caused this mess and they better start cleaning it up .....and fast!
1062795
Well for one the government. they don't want to do anything about the immigration problem we have in the states.. They think when they some to America it is the home of the free...
888602
This Government has orchestrated the whole terrorist threat. It has systematically led the population down this path for 9 years in the hope we will all bow down to the masters who explain they are trying to save our way of lives.\nEvery new law they pass takes away a bit more of our liberties. Soon, they will be ramming the cause of I D cards down our throats in a belated excuse to impose their regime on us. Whilst at the same time allowing undesirables to come in and out of this country.\nThere will be no inquiry because they pull the strings. If there was however, they would be conducting their own wrong doing!!!.
335821
The goverment doesn't make them easy to get their papers. It's a very difficult and long wiat for that to happen. And chances are they get denied.All the more reason for us to stop and help them out and make it so the goverment makes it easier for them to be here.
456446
I think everyone is being too hard on you quite honestly. It's a good question and I understand the gist of what you are asking. More and more the government is becoming accepting of illegal immigrants. As you may know, this has been in the news alot lately. Illegal immigrants can come from any country including the middle east. I think we should be cracking down on illegal immigrants more...especially after 911 but unfortunately it seems to be going the other way. We seem to be letting more of them in and looking the other way. Why? Illegal Aliens are often times cheap labor for many companies in the USA. \n\nI don't think the main concern is that they may gather information because as many people have pointed out, they can do that on the Internet from anywhere in the world. I think the main concern is that terrorists will come in an act on the threats they've been making as they did on 911. \n\nI'm no expert but that is my take on it and I hope that helped a bit.