Why is it the illegal immigrant supporters don't seem to understand the word "ILLEGAL"?
448789
its not that they don't understand the word it is that many of them don't even know what they are fighting for. many of them just do it to have something to go against in this country. if they would take time to read the constitution and this countries laws i doubt there would be many supporters. i myself am Cuban, but the thing is that its not just the Mexicans that are immigrants and that's what they are playing it off as, and that really chaps a lot of peoples "asses." excuse the language but it truly isn't fair. i don't think anyone should be marching for anything unless they have facts to support what they are marching for. i bet if you asked every single one of them why they are marching they either wouldn't know or they would say for rights, and if you asked them what rights they would look at you with a blank expression. therefore its a matter of being educated.
478628
it is Ignorance. They are showing support for the country that they are illegally fleeing from to be in the U.S. though it could be argued that they are showing support for their heritage and culture.  and if that is the case that is fine . But I consider it ignorant if they are protesting to stay within this country which they are already in ILLEGALLY! It does not gain them any favor. Because in all REALITY they do not have the right to protest picket or march unless they are legally in the country. technically they should all be arrested and deported because they have no legal right to be here.
708156
In denial!  They seem to think that it is quiet alright for them to commit a crime of being illegal.  The just do not understand exactly that being an illegal is committing a crime.  There is just no legal or common sense reasons why they want to illegally immigrate.  If their supporters are so into supporting them, why don't the supporters get together, financially, and help them better their lives in the country where they are from and not in this country as illegals.
830512
It's hard to tell.  What they want and what they get are two different things and what they can get away with is another.\n\nAmerican citizens have to keep a close eye on them and Demand Deportation of illegal aliens.\n\nI think they are a little frightened of the public right now and will delay the immigration issue or try to sneak it behind Americans backs.  Which will be a little hard to do since so many grassroots organizations and watch dog groups have popped up.
224176
The secreat word here is ILLEGAL, many have gone by the rules and have came here and I greet them with open arms. Help them anyway I can. But if you are illeagal, then you have commited a crime and need to pay for it.
300160
The actions of a human being can be illegal. When we speak of illegal immigrants, the word illegal is describing how they immigrated, not people themselves. I don't care for the use of illegal as a noun, because that does imply something about the person, rather than his or her status. However, that's semantics. It does not mean that people who oppose illegal immigration are dehumanizing the immigrants. In fact, people on both sides of the issue use the term illegals. The reality is that there are many people in this country who have either entered or stayed in the country illegally, that is in defiance of our immigration laws. In deciding how to deal with these people, we cannot just ignore this fact.
215727
what part of illegal confuses you?????
687179
I'm guessing it may be a combination of ignorance, arrogance and a sense of entitlement.  When pressed, many of the illegals and their supporters openly admit that they consider the Southwestern US to be "occupied" territory, taken from Mexico.  This is simply a symptom of that view.
402730
alnjk: I agree that it is difficult to circumvente around the meaning of the word illegal, although some have tried to distort the meaning by referring to those having an illegal status by calling them "undocumented" instead. The terms "immigrant" and "ILLEGAL immigrant are NOT interchangable. For example if I tell you to screw in a light bulb you would put the light bulb in...If I asked you to UNscrew the light bulb, you would know that I ment to take it out. PREFIXES make a BIG difference in the meaning of a word.......yes the word 'prefix' is a transitive verb.
597445
What people failed to understand was that no one is opposed to legal immigrants, but many of us are opposed to illegal immigrants. There is a BIG difference between the two.
568896
You're absolutely correct!  Ans people fail to realize the extent to which these "illegals" make all of our lives easier. I hope they continue to boycott and protest.
826576
I agree with you,mate,but it looks like we're on a loser here.Some  of the answers make a distinction 'legal' & 'illegal',but if they see an obvious foreigner in the street,they don't ask themselves that question,they think 'bloody immigrant'.A little bit of racism here,don't you think?
823989
The specifics are spelled out in the United States Federal Laws they say, there is only the "legal immigrant" and the "illegal aliens".  \n\nThere is no such thing as an undocumented worker or immigrant that is just in the distorted minds of illegal aliens supporters!\n \nFEDERAL LAW:\n\nThe law: US Code Title 8, Chapter 12, subchapter I section 1101 &\nsubchapter II section 1325\n\nImmigrant: an individual who has received permission to enter and\npermanently reside in the US. The written permission document issued\nby the US government to the immigrant after successfully completing\nrequired health tests, financial checks, and criminal investigations\nis called a visa.\n\n\nAlien: an individual in the US who is not a US citizen. After\nentering the US, the "immigrant" becomes an alien.\n\nIllegal alien: Anyone in the US in violation of the law. The illegal\nalien has intentionally chosen to violate the law and lacks the\nevidence VISA that they have observed all US laws in entering and\nremaining in the country.\n\nMost illegal aliens enter via the US-Mexico border, either alone or\nwith a smuggler. Other illegal aliens entered the US legally under a\nstudent, tourist or other temporary visa (promising to leave at the\nend of their "visit") and chose to remain after their visa expired.\nWhen the temporary visitor chose to "overstay" their visa, they\nbecame an illegal alien. Their original "legal" entry doesn't give\nthem upgraded status from the more common illegal border-crosser.\n\nBoth are illegal aliens, both are violating US immigration laws, and\nboth are subject to deportation.
1024277
I am very pro-illegal... and I used to not be... but since I moved to Los Angeles, my view of what an illegal immigrant does differs from what I thought it was...\n\n1.  If you see a panhandler or a begger, what do those signs always say?  Vietnam Vet, or something to that effect... and they're very rarely hispanic... Go to any homeless shelter, and tell me the racial demographics of the homeless, the alcoholics and the drug addicted that roam the streets... They are mostly American Citizens, who contribute less than nothing to the US...\n\n2.  They are always working, whether they are selling fruit near a highway entrance, or washing dishes, or picking produce.  When people talk about hispanics, they always say they're taking our jobs... b/c they're willing to work hard for them, while Citizens believe that they are entitled to the jobs just b/c they are citizens...\n\n3.  They drain our welfare system... Believe it our not, it's very hard to receive federal assistance without a SSN... There are a programs to help with the poverty stricken in general.  Also If we were to legalize them, they have to produce financial documents stating that they will NOT receive any form of federal assistance... so if we DON'T want them getting any more federal assistance... legalize them... \n\n4.  They are criminals and bring drugs and gangs into the US... Well people of all color and race do drugs and join gangs... so as long as they are people, there will be some good ones and some bad ones... but to classify an entire race due to the actions of a few, is not fair\n\n5.  They will be a financial strain? NO! B/C they will now pay taxes, and they cannot fake the number of dependants, b/c they all the SSN... Also the estimated 60+ million (Which is the latest and most accurate number to date, but ofcourse it's all guessing... )  would have to PAY to receive Amnesty.  Right now to become a Citizen LEGALLY costs anywhere for 700 - 1000$ for filing ONLY, if you hire a lawyer, it could be MORE... So for example only 30million are actually able to receive amnesty... they will pay lets say 1000 each... that would be 30 billion dollars in revenue... not to mention new jobs created to handle the paperwork, as well as more work for lawyers, which creates more work for paralegals, which creates more schools for paralegals, which creates more jobs for those working at the schools, which creates more jobs for day care centers.. you get my point?\n\nGranted there are problems with Amnesty.. I know there will be problems with Medical care, housing, schools etc.. but since it's only for people who ALREADY are here... HAVE been here for many years... The change in housing and school crowding shouldn't be the biggest issue... The bigger issue is how will we tame the anger and animosity we've created between two classes of peole that have become one... That is the true issue...
846826
Wonderful question.  Unfortunately, you won't get any intelligent answers from the pro-illegals.  They don't have any, so they use the "we were all illegal" crap.
834448
Yeah!  Most Americans do tolerate Mexicans.  It's the "illegal" ones we have a problem with.  If you see someone robbing a convenience store, would you call the police?  If you see someone kidnapping a child from a school yard, would you call the police?  So, why then, do millions of Americans stand by everyday and watch "illegal" aliens break the law?  The worst offenders are the people that hire them.  The people that rent houses to them.  And the people that harbor them.  Not only are you not reporting illegal activities, but by aiding and abetting, you are also committing a crime.  What part of the word "illegal" don't you people understand?  Oh, and we're not racists.  We always refer to illegal aliens as "illegal aliens".  Not Mexican, Korean, Guatemalan, etc.  It's the pro-illegals that keep bringing up "Mexicans".  So, who's the racist?
524514
in favor of the "good" immigrants legal or illegal.  you will notice i mentioned illegal also.  my logic behind this is...i believe that there are illegal immigrants out there who truly appreciates being here, are thankful that they are here, and really trying their best to contribute to our society and economy but are unfortunate that they do not have a way to get legalized.  many people do not understand how difficult it is for an immigrant to get a permanent residency in the US if no one would sponsor them i.e. immediate family = US citizen parents or children.  also, i'm sure all of us at one point in our lives...an illegal has helped in some way, maybe the doctor who saved your loved one is an illegal immigrant, or the caregiver of your grandparents are illegal.  however the illegals who commit crimes like murder, stealing, vandalizing, gang violence...those people are simply bad news.  so i'm in favor of good immigrants, legal or illegal...key word GOOD.