Is it me, or are people confused about the word 'illegal'?
447690
I totally agree with you.  I'm surprised that you haven't been called a racist, or given that tired old argument that illegals do jobs that Americans will not do, or we are all immigrants (like today is similar to 200 years ago), they contribute to our economy, blah, blah, blah.\n\nIllegal is illegal and those who break the law should be punished, not rewarded.  Would our government be so gracious with an American citizen breaking the law?  No, they'd throw our butts in jail before you can swim across the Rio Grand.
211056
We should probably make sure we know the answer to the question of whether it "was illegal" or not. The jury still seems to be out on that one. One camp (the executive branch)holds that Congress's authorization of "any and all necessary force" gave Bush the authority, and another doesn't (the Legislative). Sounds like it's time for the good old Judicial branch to step in and resolve the dispute. Then we can talk about whether or not a censure (different from censor) is appropriate.
928400
illegal 100 percent\n\n:> peace\n.
381425
how about a traitor?  i was an immigrant but came here legally. i became a us citizen after 5 years of continuous stay in the us. i applied for citizenship and was granted. there are legal ways and process to migrate. illegal is illegal, plain and simple. it is a criminal act. it must be punishable by law. these illegal immigrants know this as a fact and yet they justify this act. i am so against illegal immigration and some call me a traitor.
817590
You make the same mistake others are, regarding this issue.  The word ILLEGAL is conveniently being forgotten.
489660
Its quite possible that one thing may be illegal, but not necessarily immoral.  Whether or not there's a set definition of what is right and what is wrong isn't the question, but each individual's perspective on any given matter could be slightly, or entirely, different.  Therefore, who's to judge if something is bad just because it is illegal, or vice versa?
601266
You must be a nonlaw abiding person. Illegal means illegal. They are breaking the law. So how are they helping are economy?
862433
Right on, the word ILLEGAL is often forgotten or left out when immigration is mentioned.
445272
I'm so sick of people assuming that, because I am anti-ILLEGAL immigration, that I'm racist and anti-Mexican. First of all, I'm not racist against anyone and second of all, like many people in my position, I'm against ILLEGAL immigrants from ANY country, not just Mexico. Anyone who comes to this country (no matter their country of origin) without following the legal channels is breaking the law...it's that simple. It's easy for those illegal immigrants to claim racism because it diffuses the attention away from the real problem...which is the fact that they're breaking the law everyday that they stay in our country without obtaining proper LEGAL documentation. \n\nSince when is it a bad thing to expect the citizens of this country to be law-abiding?
414539
Illegal immigration is against the law, and is therefore wrong. As for you, I've seen a lot of your answers, young lady, and you are bright and funny. Keep it up, and don't let these venomous knuckleheads get to you. You are better than they are - remember that! God Bless The USA!!! \n\nOld enough to know no good garbage when I see it, Banana Bean - you can bet your little brown butt on that. \nPS - GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!
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
440003
No.  ILLEGAL means ILLEGAL. Not only did they break the law coming across borders, but to work they have had to get fraudulent documents which is a felony charge for everyone else
366841
Could that be because it's illegal?
619496
I think it just solidified the antagonism felt on both sides. Personally, I am against illegal immigrants from any country.  The key word is ILLEGAL. By doing what they did, I think they just made legal citizens angrier with them and much less likely to feel any sympathy.  Why do they think they have the right to demand a privilege be given to them that so many others worked so hard to obtain? It lessens the value of what the legal immigrants obtained, and sends the message that we'll just throw our hands up and say, "Oh, okay, if you insist, come on in illegally.  We'll yell a little bit then let you stay."  Can you imagine the flood of illegals we'll get if these people are given amnesty?
923542
it doesnt to me, illegal refers to anyone that isnt here legally, since most of the people that are here illegally are mexicans, then they are easily combined
398068
Your question just made a thought pop into my head. Frankly, I haven't given the issue much thought, because I'm just too darn tired! But, to answer your question, the word, translated, means the same, but it occurred to me that the way they view laws may be entirely different.\nThe entire legal system in Mexico, from policemen, right up to judges, is corrupt. You can buy your way out of anything with a little bit of cash. American dollars, preferred.\nSo, the concept of illegal probably doesn't hold much weight with them.\nDo they then come into this country with that attitude and viewpoint of the law? That's the only thing they've ever known. If so, then one can see why legal, illegal, doesn't matter to them, since they have no respect for law.
667617
"Unlawful" is awful, and "illegal" is sick, \n\n...hardy har har ;-)