ILLEGALS FLOWING IN & ALREADY IN THE US!IOur govt does'nt care, I know how i feel, ,WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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they6 should have to pay taxes just like we do and they should go through an extensive backround search and if they have 1 minor conviction than put them back where they came from or make them serve in our military!
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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)
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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.
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Sorry Natalie!  It sounds like you believe the government is moving in on you turf.  Relax!  there's enough for everyone!
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80% of Americans do not want people coming here illegally.  If government is supposed to be run by the people, why hasn't the will of the people prevailed.  Think deeply about this, because it really ought to be raising red flags as to something is VERY,VERY wrong.\nNo I am a centrist.  I agree with some of the right and some of the left, although I would categorize myself as having "right" leanings.   And yes the "rumors" are true.
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I was also thinking about this today and I understand why our government is seeking to fix this problem.  What I don't understand is why they think they have a right to be here when they're here illegally.  It is sad because they are trying to improve their lives and their family's life but there is a legal way to go about it and if you're wrong, you're wrong and shouldn't be upset when the government is trying to take care of it.  \n\nIt might seem harsh especially because I have plenty of friends who are immigrants and 1 who was even illegal for a period of time.  But its not fair to those of us who live here and pay taxes, and its also not fair to those immigrants who waited and came here legally.
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That's the problem with illegal aliens today....they refuse to assimilate into our culture, yet they want to be treated just like citizens.  I think that they do not care about our country, they only care about what they can get from it.
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What an informative article...but I am already against illegals in our country so this only reinforces not changes my stance.\n\nthanks!
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I hope it's a very long tunnel .... :(  I'm sorry, but with all this shouting racist by most people who either are illegal immigrants, or for some mysterious reason pro illegal immigration, one can't but help feeling a bit peeved ... to say the least ... I mean, since when did it become racist to want to protect the borders and uphold the law of the land?
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Aren't things already screwed up enough?!  If they aren't then let the government in and they will be!
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I care. I love it, no Social Security to illegal aliens. Finally a law to rescue my tax dollars.
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WOW!  37 answers in only two hours!  Is this a heated debate or what?  ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DESERVE NO RIGHTS!  If they want to march, they should march their asses straight south & cross the border!  Obviously, our Govt is more concerned about economy then they are about securing our borders, making us safe from terrorists & illegals or listening to THE PEOPLE WHO ARE LEGAL CITIZENS AND VOTE THEM INTO OFFICE--inc the President of the US.  Every national poll on CNN or MSNBC shows that the majority of Americans are against, rather than for this amnesty proposal.  If Congress doesn't represent the majority of Americans than what good are they?  I ADVOCATE going to the polls in Nov & getting something done about it!  And for some of the people here who don't know what they are talking about, illegal immigrants ARE getting free medical benefits AND free schooling AND free food stamps EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE NOT CITIZENS.  Oh yeah, and in case you haven't seen the article about the female in LA who had her social card (the numbers)  stolen by over 200 illegals who kept circulationg the numbers on her ss card--don't tell me they can't get a ss card!  If I sound bitter, I am!  Illegals are driving down the wages of middle class Americans now and when the SS admin, Medicare & VA benefits and student loan funding is no longer available to US citizens, I hope you're still singing the same tune!
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Don't worry about these idiots! They are hypocrites by using the word illegal! I bet half these people use some drugs of some kind or have broken the law!  All they can do is sit here and bicker amongst themselves about how much of a "threat" illegals are ! That's all they can do! Talk is cheap! They should go complain to the government for their insecurities! Illegals don't bother me the least bit, because they have in no way threatened my job or well being! The ones that I know are on no kind of public assistance or using any stolen ss numbers! I have more important things to worry about, like a morgage and my job and family!
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Why should we in the U.S. care about the plight of ILLEGAL immigrants when we have our Own to help!!\n\nWhy shouldn't we as bad for the poor in the U.S. as much as others feel sorry for those in other countries? How is what happened in New Orleans any different than the Asian tsunami? Why should it be 'self pity' for us to aknowelge our fellow citizens who are living in squallar? Anyone can see the U.S. is becomming a two tier economy. It's been heading in that direction for quite a while now, and there's no sign things will change for the better. If you don't know what a two tier economy is, please look it up and educate yourself! Almost all of the income growth in the States since 1975 has been for the richest 20 percent of households. Today the economic gap between between rich and poor in the United States is greater than ever. There's nothing like taking a walk around your (bank-owned) house, then going outside and kneeling down in your (bank-owned) lawn and grabbing a handful of (the bank's) dirt to make you realize how precious (their) land is. Americans aren't that 'rich'! lol. \n\n\nWhy are Americans above all nations so self-delusional? They aren't that rich, majority are poor. They work longer hours for things they will prob. never REALLY own. They have to BORROW more, as in credit cards. The american education system is laughable. No health care. What does the U.S. REALLY have going for it besides WEAPONS??!!!!!! Nothing......\n\nDidn't the Roman empire died eventually? Why do Americans think that it will continue to be the "world leader" in anything? Many, many people around the world don't like Americans because they believe they are full of themselves.\n\n\nWhy shouldn't the world feel as bad for the poor in the U.S. as americans feel about others? Is it a feeling of superiority?? Possibly?\n\nWhat about New Orleans?? PEOPLE STARVED TO DEATH WHILE THE U.S. GOV. WATCHED ON T.V.!!! What about the elderly and the children who are "lost"?
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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."
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JP, I totally believe there is something else going on....\n\notherwise why would our government shut their eyes to the desires of Americans and coddle illegals?
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I don't think the government doesn't want latino here... the government doesn't want any more immigrants in the U.S period! since the influx of immigrants is getting to a point where it's creating problems for the economy of the country as a whole.  Why is that? well, all these people even though they're here in the country illegally, and I'm sure that their sole intention is to do well and to be able to help their family back home and to do better for themselves... however, if things doesn't turn out the way they hope it would be, and they're not getting much support from the government, some of those immigrants will ended up doing anything possible to survive, that being said anything whether good/bad to make a living and I believe that's what the government is trying to end.  It is sad because after all, the U.S is made of immigrants and to be able to stop something that a whole country was built by.. is really not a solution.  I think that although their action is understandable by trying to restrict the influx of immigrants, however... other methods could have been used to help those who sees the U.S as their only way to a better way of living.