If you are a legal immigrant, why aren't you angry about the ILLEGALS claiming rights?
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My family moved to the US before WWII. Those of my family that didn't make it over got killed by the death camps. Our family assimilated to the American culture. We didn't expect the Americans to change to suit us. The illegal immigrants from Mexico are not civilized like that.\n\nThey not only changed the National Anthem to Spanish, they changed the words. They already burn our flag and hang our flag upside down. They waved the Mexican flag during a lot of their protests. Some schools have stopped hanging the American flag and forbidden students from wearing clothes with any part of the American flag on their clothing all to keep from offending the Mexicans. It's nothing short of an attack of our country, not only by the illegal aliens, but those who seek to appease them. \n\nI am tired of the stereotype that Americans wouldn't do the work that illegals do. Illegals do all kinds of jobs for less than minimum wage which drives the wages down for U.S. citizens. Construction jobs are an example. There are lots of illegals doing construction jobs that Americans used to do because the companies can keep more of the profits if they pay less for the workers. All that does is make companies wealthier and Americans poorer. Illegals are stealing jobs that Americans have done for years.
674671
You can chant the ILLEGAL vs.LEGAL all day long and ILLEGALS dont get it. I care about Legal citizens and the fact that they are hear legally took a long road to get here and these people want to jump in front of the line and take short cuts. Making a mockery of every naturalized/legal citizens path and struggle to become legal citizens. Those people  who took that long path have respect for our country.\n\nI was watching an activist on CNN for the pro-illegals that said, "we deserve full amnesty and we will accept nothing less" You should not demand something from a country you do not legally belong to this tends to tick the legal citizens off.\n\nThere are no shortcuts in life
530094
I am an immigrant and i did it legally right from the get go... i pay taxes and do everything a hard working citizen should do... send them back... let them do it legally so they can appreciate what they will receive... make more jobs for Americans and legal immigrants, i am sick of hearing about this day without an immigrant bulltit... one more thing, why is it only the hispanics making trouble, you don't hear of any other immigrant group causing problems...hmmmm... hate me, i don't care
191564
Why don't they just stay in their country and protest? Why do they have to give me a headache. They can stay in their country and make there country a better place to be?
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!
457184
I agree with you - no illegal immigrant has the "right" to do anything but to be returned to his/her own country. It disgusts me when people compare our ancestors who immigrated here legally with these people who care nothing of our laws, and so have no problem breaking them to enter.  We have immigration policies (they need to be enforced), and people can enter this country through an already established procedure. We should not be made to feel ashamed because we ask others to obey the same laws that every American is asked to obey!
959760
we don't hate immigrants. we just want the illegals to be legal. if their not going to be legal then they should go home. they are draining are system. they don't pay taxes like we do. the Americans that are able to work is doing all they can do to support the system the illegals are taking from. what are the American who are 61 and younger going to do when we retire. the funds will not be there for us. all i can say is please be legal when coming here. if your visa runs out. then renew it, or go home.
915141
If they are here illegally, they should have NO rights other than to be treated in a humane manner when they are ushered out.  They need to get the hell back where they came from, and if they wish to enter our country do so legally, just like thousands do every year.  I have no sympathy for those who enter our country illegally.  I welcome those who follow our laws and enter legally, no problem with those people at all.  If someone has no compunction about entering our country illegally, what other types of illegal conduct are they going to display once here?
1002238
Don't know.  It's rather a gray area.  They are here illegally, so I really have no idea what legal rights someone would have when they invade the country.  You might be best off if you turn them in to the authorities if you're worried about getting in trouble for keeping them.  Otherwise, you aren't doing much more than many businesses are doing, except that you aren't paying them anything & are whipping them.  If you pay them a couple of bucks a day & don't whip them, then you are about as legally liable as McDonald's, Wal-Mart, & all the many other businesses who knowingly evade taxes by hiring illegal immigrants instead of U.S. citizens.
672132
Rights, what the hell are u talking about. We are Americans and we don't have any damn rights. Illegal aliens from South America enjoy all benefits, which poor Americans should have been enjoying.
515126
Some Mexicans love it enough to break the f***ing law!!  GODDAMMIT!! I am SOO F***ING tired of hearing about this "rights for illegal immigrants" bullS**t!  they broke federal law coming here, then have the gall to say they want citizenship?? F**K THAT!  I dont care!!  I pay my f***ing taxes, and dammit, build a big f***ing wall if you have to.  There are too damn many illegals in this country now, and I live with more than half of them in SoCal.  For God's sakes, with the immigration protests, illegals brought down the American flag at a SoCal High School and raised the Mexican flag, with the US flag underneath, and upside down.  If you proud Americans aren't pissed about that, there's a problem.  That is BULLS**T!  and i think our f***ing president, despite being a MORON, should understand that, and PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, not grant known felons CLEMENCY!
1120423
Great point, your parents are only two of a huge amount of legal immigrants who feel the same way. This sense of entitlement that these (Mexican) illegals show is just unbelievable. Your parents have every right to be outraged and so does every single legal immigrant in America as well as those who are in line now.
1124258
Legal immigrants are allowed to have MOST of teh rights to which citizens are entitled.  In general, this includes ownership of property, and  the right to keep and bear arms.
315551
Actually ALL US Citizens have the right to protest.  All people that are here with VISA's can be deported for protesting based on thier VISA's agreement. (They are here to work)\nIllegal Aliens are not suppose to be here, so therefore do not have any rights.  We have given them some rights and some benifits, but all of that should stop because we are rewarding illegal behavior.
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Yes, it's frustrating and I understand perfectly why you are shouting.\n\nYou want to ram a fist through a wall. It's DISGUSTING how ILLEGAL FOREIGN NATIONALS who don't belong in the U.S. get away with it. \n\nThey are going to ruin the U.S. and people will wake up in about 15 years and wonder what happened to our great country.
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Most people dont have any problem at all with legal Mexican immigrants.  Its just the ones that show no regard for US law and come here illegally, and overtax our social structure that we feel should be sent home.  That still doesnt mean I dont like them, I just recognize that the US cannot bear the huge cost of a huge flood of people.  But the legal process allows them to come in sustainable numbers.  Wake up and look at the impacts of the situation!  Too many people go with their gut "we shoudl be nice to everybody" reaction, without realizing how much harm it actually does to all.
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Are illegal immigrants not human just like everyone else. Do they not deserve the same rights. There are certain privelages that we recieve as residents of the US. And more as citizens, that illegal immigrants do not get. To a point this is how it should be. But there are situations when the goverment acts unfairly towards those who, even though they are here illegaly, deserve the same rights that everyone else gets. For example, what about those people that have grown up here, not having legal status, speak the language, have gone to school here, but can not get financial aid because of their status. They had no choice to be here, there parents brought them since they were very young. Would they not deserve the same rights. And many people will answer, that they need to get their residency, however half of these people dont know the process to which you have to submit to even be considered for residency. Its not as simple as many people think, and often times you are still forced to leave the country while your application is being considered. I hope this makes sense, if not and your really intrested in more information, ask an immigration lawyer. They will be able to help with your questions.