Do Illegal Immigrants not realize the ramifications of entering the US illegally?
454799
Lets face it, they all know what they will be up against in this country.But consider where they are coming from.They are treated worse and paid so much less that they can make here.\nIf they stay here, and somehow do that long enough without being caught. Their kids will Americans, and get all that that endows. Schools, health care, voting rights, etc.\nNO they know very well what they are doing.\nUntil Mexico and those other Latin American countries, clean up their act and give their people, what they deserve, we will be inundated with illegal immigrants.
328881
I can't comprehend why any illegal immigrant couldn't have just came here legally. I don't have a problem with people coming to the United States that way. However, I do have a problem when [insert nationality] sneaks by our borders and settles down. It's not fair to those who already live here.\n\nWhich brings me to my next point: immigrants taking American jobs. The fact is, yes, they do take our jobs; IF they aren't legal, that is. Furthermore, illegals take up living space, use up American food and drink, ride our public transportation, and take advantage of our welfare and/or other government aid programs. I don't have a problem with legal Americans using the above. I DO have a problem with illegal [insert nationality] doing so.\n\nBy now, it should make a whole lot of sense. You don't deserve to be in America unless you're legal. Otherwise, you need to be kicked in the teeth and sent back until you're ready to earn your way in like everyone else.\n\nOne last thing: I HATE, beyond explanation, immigrants who come to this country and wave their flag before ours. I HATE immigrants who come to this country and refuse to speak English; it's uncomfortable to hear a different language in public. What if they are talking about setting up a bomb? It's only proper to know and have a complete understanding of the English language in this country. Finally, I HATE that our government is being so lenient on illegal immigration.\n\nThere's no excuse. If you're illegal, get out! We don't want you draining our resources!
1121310
They know- but choose to ignore it.\n\n\nAnd it is not that hard to get in--millions have legally.
651552
No..they are strict about ILLEGAL immigrants being here and with due reason.
1111850
You're right - immigration isn't the problem. It's people willing to overlook the illegal aspects of it. Our country was built on immigrants but when people come here and step on the laws and expect to get rewarded it really gets me going.
707746
Not really its a way to keep people who sneak in ,  out.  Why would we want illegals here ?  To not pay taxes, to add to the crime we have now,  too add to the already over populated areas?  Tell me what positive thing comes out of it at all for the country?  Use your brain or common sense if you have either lol, its a known problem.
302297
No - American Citizens Can SEE Through The LIE That They Are Trying To Hand Us -\nThat Means That We Are NOT As Dumb As They Thought\nTheyre Gonna Have To Come Up With Another Plan, Because Theyre ALL About To Get Deported\n************************\n***In Response To Panchas Answer\n\nThere are 12 million illegal immigrants in this country RIGHT NOW.(WRONG - THERE ARE 20 Million Or More - And They Arrive At A Rate Of 8 Thousand More EACH DAY From MEXICO)\n\nIf they all became LEGAL right now that means:\nThey for sure would be paying taxes.(imagine how much 12 million ppl would contrbute)(HA-HA THEY DONT PAY EM NOW,YOU THINK THEYRE GONNA START IF WE JUST SLAP EM ON THE WRIST??? - AND WHOS GONNA PAY ME BACK FOR ALL THE TAXES I PAID INTO THE SYSTEM ALREADY??? - ID RATHER CUT MY LOSSES AND CHASE)\n\nThey would have to be paid decent wages(thus not lowering wages).(THE WAGES HAVE ALREADY BEEN LOWERED - WHEN WE DEPORT, THE WAGES WILL INCREASE)\n\nThey would no longer be ILLEGAL.(tired of hearing that one,how are ppl illegal).(YEAH BUT 20 MILLION MORE ILLEGALS WILL SHOW UP)\n\nThey would be documented,with health screens,finger prints,background checks.(YEAH AND I SUPPOSE YOU IMAGINE THEYRE ALL GONNA SHOW UP FOR THAT)\n\nThey could no longer be exploited.(THEY EXPLOITED THEMSELVES - DONT BLAME THAT ON US)\n\nI know I am forgetting some things,but I think this is the only solution(here come the insults).(YOURE FORGETTING TOO MUCH TO LIST HERE - BUT ILL LIST 3\nTHEY BROKE OUR LAWS - THEY MUST BE PENALIZED\nMANY OF THEM HAVE STOLEN/FORGED DOCUMENTS - THEY MUST BE PENALIZED\nTHEYRE TAKING JOBS THAT AMERICANS DO WANT)\n\nI don't agree with breaking apart families,or sending ppl away that have been productive members if this society for decades.(I DONT AGREE WITH THAT EITHER - THEYRE "FAMILIES" LIVE IN MEXICO - OR HOW CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE $$$39 BILLION LEAVING OUR ECONOMY INTO MEXICO EVERY YEAR??? - WE SHOULD RE-UNITE THEM WITH THEIR FAMILIES IN MEXICO IMMEDIATELY VIA DEPORTATION)\n\n"Illegal" immigration has been going on for a long time and only now it is a country wide issue.(YES IT HAS BEEN - IS - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH - ITS GONNA END NOW)\n\nAnd I don't think all those ppl should be deported because some ppl want to label them as "illegal" or because they are stigmatized.(I DO - AND SO DO 90 PERCENT OF THE OTHER TAXPAYERS IN THIS NATION)\n\nAnd I also think the border should be better looked after.\n(FINALLY - SOMETHING WE CAN AGREE ON)
367781
They do. What I don't get is that more than 75% of Americans including LEGAL immigrants knows the difference and the media just ignores it.
1175886
I do.\n\nI understand people who come fleeing political, religious and other types of repression - and seeking asylum.\n\nBut what it boils down to with the *illegals* is this:\n\nThe moment you get a job, you're stealing.  You've either stolen someone's social security number to get hired "legally" or you're getting paid under the table (yes, I know, Americans do this too, but they go to friggin' JAIL when they're caught).  \n\nWhen I hear that they send $20 BILLION a year back to Mexico, it boils my blood.  They're draining our Medicaid/Welfare/Food Stamp resources, stealing the MOMENT they begin "work" here and then they PROTEST because people don't want to become a country of people who break the law the moment they step across the border?\n\nMy grandmother and my mother emigrated from Germany in 1958.  They had a host family, my grandmother and grandfather had jobs lined up, they had enough money to live on for a couple of months AND they knew English.   They began working the week after they arrived.  \n\nIt just BURNS me that it CAN be done right.  If there's a wait to get in, then WAIT.  What kind of character does it show to just go, "Oh, well, you have laws, I really want to come over now, so I'll just come ANYWAY."  America's going down the tubes with regard to education, manners and work ethic.  I'm not real big on people whose regard for themselves is greater than their regard for how their presence can negatively impact others becoming a large part of this society.\n\nSend the illegals back where they came from.
871311
Yes, I have heard this before and have read it in the news.  In fact, if the illegals who are presently in the US get that much hinted at "amnestsy," you can bet even more of them will no longer do the work "Americans won't do."  No siree!   In fact, there will be a new tidal wave of even more illegal immigrants than ever before to take the place of the "previous" illegal immigrants, all hoping to also receive amnesty in another 10 or 20 years.  This is just another carrot dangling in the faces of illegal immigrants.
245958
The Government states that every person who enters the country ilegally is only commiting an administrative violation (not a criminal one- unless the person has been previusly deported)under the Immigration & Nationality Act. That's how the law is written. Supreme Court rulings have made it difficult for State & Federal Government to deny benefits to people even if they cannot provide a Government issued document (Driver's License, Birth Certificate, SS Card etc...) or evidence of Legal Status in the U.S. \n\nE.G. According to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, hospitals must treat anyone who shows up for care, despite the fact they may be an illegal alien and a threat to national security.\n\nA critical issue involving illegal immigrants’ use of welfare benefits is that even if they aren’t eligible to receive benefits, they will collect on them because their children, who are born in the U.S., are considered native residents (and eligible for benefits). A Center for\nImmigration Studies analysis determined that illegal Mexican\nimmigrants impose significant costs on public coffers because they are twice as likely to use welfare programs, and that the increasingly large numbers of unskilled workers obtain low income positions. Ultimately they have children in the U.S. and will continue to drain benefits from the American taxpayer.\n\nACLU & other Pro-Ilegal Immigration groups exist because they also receive benefits and incentives thanks to ***Taxpayers Money*** ( Non-Profit Org.)You draw you own conclusions and take affirmative action !!! This is not the Politicians "trying to save face" problem anymore...
326720
they mistakenly think they have rights (the illegals)
637901
First of all, immigrant come here illegally because there is no EASY way to come here. If there was an easier way to come here without immpossible expectations many would do so.The laws are more like how lucky you are as opposed to how deserving you are.I like your viewpoint!
806768
Americans are upset because Mexicans sneak across the border and enter the country illegally.  They use millions of dollars in our social programs, food stamps, health care and fill our schools with kids who can't speak English.  There culture is very different from average Americans.  They live in sub-standard housing here and ship the money they earn illegally back to Mexico.  Because of them crime has risen up to 30% in some of our cities.  The problem is they are here illegally.  They need to come in through legal channels or stay in Mexico.
520518
They think it can't or won't happen to them. After the US is completely ruined they might be in for a big surprise. Then they will make our tough immigration laws look like a welcome mat.
733909
They keep trying to find justification for entering the USA illegally and they can't find it.
889340
I think they are people who have fled their countries for a better life here.  I do not think they are the biggest part of this problem.  US companies that seek them out and in some cases help them get into the country are the biggest part of the problem.  Until that is dealt with no ridiculous, under patrolled wall or fence will keep people out.  Congress (both parties) would like for us to focuus on the illegal entrants, on fences and even on beefing up security.  that is dishonest of them.  Do you ever notice how very few Senators and House members are drawing our attention to corporate America's hiring of these people?  Could it be that they don't want to upset the source of their campaign dollars?