do you think illegal immigrants should be allowed in the us?
440108
Oh hell yes!!! This country is too soft, and we are paying big time!!! DEPORT!!!!
370467
The key word here is "illegal". I have no problem with people coming over here to try and make a better life for themselves, but they need to do so legally. Any other way makes them criminals and as such they should be deported.
1135411
I think they should come into the country legally then.  I'm not against anyone coming into this country to better their lives for them and their family...we all came here because our ancestors wanted a better life...well, accept for the Native Americans.  But the complaints have been because they've been coming in illegally, sending all their money back to Mexico, using our public services and not paying taxes.  Enough already...send them back and they either make their country better or find a way to legally come into ours.  I know of no other country which allows people to come into their country illegally and stay...but it is the U.S. which is taking flack for trying to get rid of our illegals.
785055
Yes I would support it. If they become legal then people can't use them as scab labor while they take jobs away from American citizens. They'd pay taxes just like we do.
908663
It is hard to have an argument for illegal immigration because it is "illegal".  We just need to find better ways to accept the people who want to come into this country so it is LEGAL.  Although it is the 21st century I believe the US's stance on immigration should still coincide with the "Great American Melting Pot".
1082922
Yeahhhh!  Let's be just like Mexico! That's something to aspire to.  I assume your point is that we shouldn't let Mexicans come across our borders because they don't let Americans in.  So basically, you're suggesting that we should adopt the social policies of a THIRD WORLD NATION!!
800235
I don't think immigrants are allowed depending on where they come from. It is a matter of happen-to-be.
516714
Also, look at it this way...if people were to invade your country and demand what belongs to you should belong to them, would you be okay with it?  If so, then open up your southern borders!  If you can't differentiate between LEGAL and ILLEGAL, then you need help in the head.\n\nbtw,\n\nIf you're against illegal immigration, please click on the link below. United we stand, together we'll defeat and deport the illegals!!\n\nhttp://www.illegalimmigrantprotest.com
286067
It is a very touchy subject because yes they shouldn't be allowed to come over and be over here illegally, but at the same time them being illegal doesn't mean that they should be allowed to be taken advantage of and exploited by greedy business owners.  And for the "the U.S. used to be Mexico" argument, that is lame because almost every piece of land was at one time owned by different peoples, we took it just as people have been taking land since the beginning of time.
633322
They should be and if they are legal immigrents they should be deported also, I realize this is hard line but Illegal is Illegal and to aid and abet a criminal is just wrong.
307963
I think that the people that hire them should be held accountable for it. There should be jail and a large enough fine that it would be worth their time to hire ILLEGALS. That is the magic word here illegal.
272472
Of course not.  If you come to the U.S. illegally you should be deported, prosecuted, or both.  Those protesting for immigrant rights forget that those folks that are here have only one right - to go home or go to prison.  Since when do you get rights when you commit an illegal act?  The only right you have is to a speedy trial.  Instead, those coming to the U.S. illegally are protesting.  It's like you're coming through immigration control at the airport and they won't let you in and so you protest and complain that you don't have the right to stay.  YEAH!  Dude, you're illegal - you don't get to come in!  Those that are protesting are basically arguing that they should be allowed to stay and use our resources (welfare, schools, hospitals, etc.) - even though they're here illegally  I don't get this logic!!\n\nI do believe the U.S. needs to do more to help the Mexican economy but that should not be manifested in an open boarder where Mexicans or others can come into our country illegally and use our resources.  This phenomenon is in part responsible for driving the California economy into the tank.  I can tell you, if it means paying double for fruits in vegetables to have a carefully monitored boarder so those that are coming into our country belong here then I'm willing to pay!
679214
illegal is illegal - sorry but that is the way it is.\n\nWe need a worker program and we need an immigration program rework, but we also need border security and laws to control, manage, and monitor immigrants coming into the US  If they here illegally, round em up and ship em out
1096698
I TOTALLY agree that the illegal immigrants should learn English and become legal. Our ancestors which came here over 200 years ago, wanting to become legal and assimilate to our culture. They were proud to be American and payed their taxes, knowing that was their price for a better life. We shouldn't have to assimilate to other peoples culture if they want to come over here. i have no problem with people wanting to come over here legally. America is a melting pot that is a mixture of many cultures. I also, have no problem with them flying their flag. I am proud of my heritage and, would have an Italian flag in my house. That's not saying that I am not proud to be American it is that i am also proud of where I came from.
464202
Yes I would. My grandparents came here legally back in the 50's and earned their rights to be called American. They didn't get welfare from the government. They worked hard to get everything they wanted. I would be at the border with my weapon ready to use it. I say have all the illegals build a wall across the southwestern US then deport them when finished.
375079
I agree!  All businesses that hire illegals should be shut down then we can just patronize the ones who are hiring legal US citizens!  I think if you are illegal you should get no free med, no free education, no free food, no free ride PERIOD!
440324
its not illegal if they do it the legal way. there is a process that needs to be done to immigrate to the US. These millions of people who come here illegally every year are cutting in line in front of another thousand or so who are trying to come here the legal way. All counties have policies on immigration, not just the US. Do you think that it is easy for an American top immigrate to Mexico? NO they are worse then here