Will immigrants and minorities revitalize America?
452724
On the contrary.. the country will continue its downward plunge. Education, for example, has been downgraded in standards to meet the levels of illegals who are flooding our schools with free education. The United States, even at this present time, is being competed against by countries such as India and China whose school systems ares devoted to edukcation in the true educational subjects.. not subjects devoted to sex education and other such nonsense. The United States has already started to feel the pinch of being a country that cannot compete in technology, and the other essentials that keeps a country strong.
1152414
Absolutely not.  It is so out of step with what people in this country want (deportation of all illegals, an end to illegal immigration, a restrict reduction of legal immigration) that the senate bill representing Bush's plan is essentially dead in the water.
665573
Life would go on... I don't think America is going to fall apart without any one minority (not that I have anything against Hispanics, or minorities in general)... I suspect this is in response to 'what would happen if illegal immigrants get mad and leave the USA.  This seems to be the line the media is running with these days, but the mass protests on May 1st didn't affect the economy in any substantial manner (the 10cent hike in gas prices has done far more than they could hope to do), heck it even made my day better, since a segment of the population wasted their time making fools of themselves protesting in the streets instead of impeding traffic on the interstate...
114671
Interesting question.  I think the answer is that he doesn't intend to "do" anything with them.  He has an exemplary record of hiring minorities and supporting useful programs for them.  The better question is what will minorities "do" to help themselves by bettering themselves, working hard to become educated and starting and running their own businesses in a fair way.
687664
Immigration laws affect everyone in america, either directly, or indirectly. If you like being able to speak english to do your daily business, or not having to install bars on your windows, or being able to walk down the street without carrying arms, it might behoove you to consider supporting the reform initiative on border security and illegal immigration. A lot of the countries these people are coming from are 'high-crime', meaning there's daily gun-play on their streets, in some cases. In others it means that their governments have become completely corrupt, and when all that boils over into america because we stood there and let it, then we'll have it on our streets too. Sounds like fun, eh? LOLOL
321714
I would say that its nearly impossible. An immigrant in any country will long for his native land and any given oppurtunity might associate himself with that country. Ofcourse there are exceptions and staunch patriots of a country who are immigrants to that country, and I salute them.\n\nAcceptance both from the immigrant and the native of a country is the key for any multicultural society. I have heard stories from my friends in US whose American neighbours stood up to fanatics and protected them during the aftermath of 9/11 when anyone with a Turban(head gear) was considered a terrorist. I would call that a success of Multicultural Society.\n\nYes, Charity begins at home and so does Tolerance. We might not be able to change the whole country in our lifetime, but we sure can set an example and mind you, that is an infectious thing which spreads rapidly. \n\nAs some great person once said, "Youngsters are the torch bearers of the world tomorrow..". Probably if they are educated about Love, Forgiveness, Tolerance and Harmony from a young age, we might see that "Utopia" called "Harmonious Multicultural Societies". \n\nYes, we too need that education and knowledge to teach those youngsters. Maybe this forum is one place which can be a start.... Lets go beyond that religious, racial, regional and cultural differences and find happiness and harmony amongst us HERE.. The world will follow...\n\n.:Fishie:.
489786
Nope.  As a group, the white majority in this country has a very strong streak of altruism and very resistant to that sort of thing.  If anything, the intense problems and sick behavior of certain minority groups, including most illegals is downplayed.  People don't want to believe what is going on.\n\nThe current situation with immigration reform is in response to the incredible scope and inappropriateness of the situation.  People simply can't deny the facts any longer.  As they realize the truth, they are getting more and more pissed off (and rightly so).  They are putting intense pressure on our elected leaders to fix the problem.\n\nProbably what will happen is strict punishments will become law for those who employ illegals (ie jail time).  Large numbers of illegals will be rounded up and deported.  The border will be militarized (unlike Mexico, we won't harm anyone but it will become nearly impossible to get through anymore) and legal immigration will be scaled back to pre-1980's levels.  Skilled and college educated immigrants will be put on a fast track to citizenship.  The welfare cases will simply not be let in.\n\nAll of these things are more than reasonable and, for the most part, are the policies of most countries (especially Mexico I might add).
380083
I really don't care for that "love it or leave it" statement. It certainly doesn't promote diversity. If Americans don't love America, they shouldn't give up on it or leave it. They should try to fix the problem rather than walk away. That's what makes this country such a great place.
203136
Yes. There are millions of people who would like to come to America to make a living.
159169
Maybe it's just me, but I would do a research paper on Discriminatory Laws Against Immigrants in the US.  \n\nThe US prides it self as a country built on immigrants.  Almost everyone (except Native Americans) can trace their immigrant roots in 2 or 3 generations.  \n\nYet, if you think back, immigrants have always been the scapegoat for any social problems.  Common sense and statistics tell us that such is simply not the case.  Politicians exaggerate problems with immigrants because they are most vulnerable and have no votes.  It would also make politicians seem patriotic and protecting the country.  \n\nSo there are two approaches: \n\n1) Retrace the US history to identify the pattern of blaming on different group of immigrants (and discuss the social/hisotrical context).  Now it's the Middle Eastern as terrorists, and Mexicans are being blamed for hurting the economy.  Not too long ago it was the Japanese during WWII.  Earlier this century it was the Chinese (beginning of 1900s).  Last century we have the Africans (civil war).  I am sure sometime in the history certain European immigrants were targeted as well (Italians, Russians, etc.)\n\n2) Analyze the current situation to see if the laws are still repeating history.  The reasons why certain groups are targeted and if there is any merit or just results of hysteria.  \n\nGood luck!
844372
ONE THAT GETS RID OF IMMIGRANTS LIKE YOU !!! \n\nYOU'RE SO FULL OF HATRED !!!\n\nWE DON'T NEED PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN AMERICA !!!
260306
I believe that at this point it is 34% and climbing.  Census experts say that by 2010 California will have a majority of Latinos and Caucasians will be the minority...California will be brown like it was originally! Viva la Raza!
533587
Latinos will be the majority in the US in 20-25 years!\n\nWhat then?  This country will have a VERY different face, tone, direction.  National security an issue?  I think so...\nNational interests re-aligned?  I think so...  Everything will be in Spanish, then English, the dollar will be incredibly LOW (look at Mexico today - look at ANY hispanic country today)...  Civil war???  Maybe...  \n\nLook at what happened to countries in Europe.  Most recently - Yugoslavia.  Quick history lesson for those that don't know, might bring a wierd, yet possible new perspective to this thing.  One that could happen.  Got me thinking anyway.  I would hate for something like this to happen:  I was in Kosovo during that whole war (and stuff leading up to it).  The whole deal was over ethnic Albanians that came to live and settle, then over-populate the southern area of Serbia (Yugoslavia).  Within 30-40 years, they completely re-populated the region (10 to 1 ratio of Albanians to Serbs), took jobs, changed the language, changed the religion, lowered living standards (dirty streets, neighborhoods, more crime).  Pissed off the Serbs something fierce!  Granted, what they did under SLOBODAN MILOSEVIC (that sick bastard) was disgusting, by deciding to "ethnically cleanse" the area - BUT it just goes to show how a MADMAN could rile up what the local people who were frustrated TRULY felt about being having their country essentially "taken over."  MILOSEVIC just played on their frustrations and nationalism to the Nth degree.  Then took the still somewhat communist style army and started whacking away at the Albanians in Kosovo.  It was pretty grim.  I'd hate to see our country ever delve into such dire territory.  YET IT IS NOT COMLETELY UNIMAGINABLE.  HOW MANY CONVERSATIONS HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAD ABOUT WANTING THEM ALL TO JUST GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM, ya know?\n\nBad stuff.  Anyways, I'm not saying some ignorant crap like they should all go back to where they came from - casue we're all essentially related to immigrants.  Yet we have to examine what we can handle in this country.  Our principles that our forefathers read as they came to the US fresh off the boats from Europe of "Give us your poor, etc.." should be held near and dear to us as principles, but REALITY needs to kkep us in check.  How much more can we afford right now?  ESPECIALLY when old G.W. is spending BAZILLIONS on the war!  We're sorta bankrupt right now.  We need to close the doors, lock 'em, fix up our own house, ask our friends that want to visit (prospective immigrants) to wait a little longer while we clean our house up for guests, then maybe let some more in.  We should let them in on an equal basis, too.  Right now we have WAY TOO FREAKIN MANY MEXICANS (and CENTRAL AMERCIANS are quickly climbing the ranks)  Where are the CANADIANS?  Seriously?  Hispanics are now the largest minority group in the country (and ballooned to that number in record time).  We need to balance the books as far as immigrants go.  How about from the EUROPEAN continent - any takers?  ASIA?  AUSTRALIA?  ANTARCTICA (I heard it's pretty cold there)?  SOUTH AMERICA?  Once we even out our supposed "melting pot", then we can re-examine letting in some more MEXICANS.  \n\nWE NEED A GREAT WALL, NOW!!!  Vicente Fox (Mexican President) said he will SUE the US if we start to violate the rights of his people who are illegally crossing the border (that he knows about and is obviously complicit in).  This was spuured by Bush's recent decision to put National Gaurd troops at the US border as a stop-gap measure (hopefully just temporary until we get a ton of new border agents).  Dude will SUE us???  Gimme a break!  ASS!  Then he said he might start sending his troops to the border to make sure we are not hurting his people.  Why not just SEND YOUR FREAKIN TROOPS THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE OR WORK WITH US SO WE WOULDN'T HAVE THIS
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?
353021
You would think a lot of Americans think that way with the responses on these pages. The African American and Latino population alone could sway the vote in America. The question is which way are they going to turn after all of the abuse.
1059469
no we dont. We need americans that will do low paying jobs and busineses that will employ AMERICANS.
1078205
Yes, I believe it is, but not in the way you might think.  Today white people face the institutionalized discrimination of affirmative action.  The country used to be 90% white (in the 50s) but now we're being overrun by millions of third world immigrants -- within 50 years and maybe less white people will be a minority in a country we founded (and yes we did found this country, all of the Founding Fathers were white)  And with the stigma of "racism" we're not allowed to say anything about it because that would be hopelessly racist.  White people are being asked to accept our own dispossession, the balkanization of our country and our future minority status.