what is your alls opinion on the imagration reform?
446226
They need to come up with a compromise solution.  I am a naturalized citizen, I can appreciate how hard it is for the illegal immigrants.  The problem now is that all immigrants legal and illegal are treated badly.  Do you know that since Bush Administration took over the process of getting a US green card has stalled totally.  I got friends and coworkers that have been waiting for 5 years.  What is up with that?  I think immigrant should be treated better, if we are the nation we say we are.
533645
Concept is GREAT until democrats played the "racist" card.\n\nIt was an amendment to the immigration bill that is going to have to be sent to the House of Representatives. \n\nThe democrats also watered it down by added an amendment to make English the "common and unifying language."\n\nFunny even in Ghana you can't become a citizen without speaking and understanding the native language.
106754
Yes. I think the Constitution should be amended to include non-born citizens, that have been citizens for at least 10 years. Most of the people who immigrate and become citizens love this country more than people born citizens. Those that are born citizens take too much for granted, while those who become citizens work hard for it. They should have as much oppotunity as anyone else.
534761
On Passage of the Bill (S. 2611 As Amended )  \nVote Number:  157 Vote Date:  May 25, 2006, 05:39 PM \nRequired For Majority:  1/2 Vote Result:  Bill Passed \nMeasure Number:  S. 2611 \n(Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 ) \nMeasure Title:  A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. \n\nVote Counts: YEAs 62 \n NAYs 36 \n Not Voting 2 \n\nIf you have been watching the debate then you know that this outrageous bill has gotten worse by the hour. Right down to the final minutes before the vote, Senators were adding language that further undermines our nation. \n\nFor example, the bill calls for "consultation" with Mexican authorities before the agreed-upon fence is built! This Curtain Call Of Treasonous Politicking Courtesy Of Your Favorite Frontman And Mine,  Can We Have A Round Of Applause For Senator Arlen Specter\n\nArlen  Specter  ( R - PA ) : (202) 224-4254 \nHe is a  no good traitor to Our Nation......\n\nClick On The Links Below To see the Roll Call vote on the final bill: \n\nhttp://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=788&rid=11106611 \nhttp://www.amnation.com/vfr/archives/005732.html \n\nHere's your list of "Amnesty Senators." Remember - without these TRAITOR Senators there would be no amnesty bill!\n \nThe TRAITORS\nYEAs ---62 -\nAkaka (D-HI) \nBaucus (D-MT) \nBayh (D-IN) \nBennett (R-UT) \nBiden (D-DE) \nBingaman (D-NM) \nBoxer (D-CA) \nBrownback (R-KS) \nCantwell (D-WA) \nCarper (D-DE) \nChafee (R-RI) \nClinton (D-NY) \nColeman (R-MN) \nCollins (R-ME) \nConrad (D-ND) \nCraig (R-ID) \nDayton (D-MN) \nDeWine (R-OH) \nDodd (D-CT) \nDomenici (R-NM) \nDurbin (D-IL) \n Feingold (D-WI) \nFeinstein (D-CA) \nFrist (R-TN) \nGraham (R-SC) \nGregg (R-NH) \nHagel (R-NE) \nHarkin (D-IA) \nInouye (D-HI) \nJeffords (I-VT) \nJohnson (D-SD) \nKennedy (D-MA) \nKerry (D-MA) \nKohl (D-WI) \nLandrieu (D-LA) \nLautenberg (D-NJ) \nLeahy (D-VT) \nLevin (D-MI) \nLieberman (D-CT) \nLincoln (D-AR) \nLugar (R-IN) \nMartinez (R-FL)\nMcCain (R-AZ) \nMcConnell (R-KY) \nMenendez (D-NJ) \nMikulski (D-MD) \nMurkowski (R-AK) \nMurray (D-WA) \nNelson (D-FL) \nObama (D-IL) \nPryor (D-AR) \nReed (D-RI) \nReid (D-NV) \nSarbanes (D-MD) \nSchumer (D-NY) \nSmith (R-OR) \nSnowe (R-ME) \nSpecter (R-PA) \nStevens (R-AK) \nVoinovich (R-OH) \nWarner (R-VA) \nWyden (D-OR) \n\n And The HOME TEAM  \nNAYs ---36 - The PATRIOTS \nAlexander (R-TN) \nAllard (R-CO) \nAllen (R-VA) \nBond (R-MO) \nBunning (R-KY) \nBurns (R-MT) \nBurr (R-NC) \nByrd (D-WV) \nChambliss (R-GA) \nCoburn (R-OK) \nCochran (R-MS) \nCornyn (R-TX) \nCrapo (R-ID) \nDeMint (R-SC) \nDole (R-NC) \nDorgan (D-ND) \nEnsign (R-NV) \nEnzi (R-WY) \nGrassley (R-IA) \nHatch (R-UT) \nHutchison (R-TX) \nInhofe (R-OK) \nIsakson (R-GA) \nKyl (R-AZ) \nLott (R-MS) \nNelson (D-NE) \nRoberts (R-KS) \nSantorum (R-PA) \nSessions (R-AL) \nShelby (R-AL) \nStabenow (D-MI) \nSununu (R-NH) \nTalent (R-MO) \nThomas (R-WY) \nThune (R-SD) \nVitter (R-LA) \n \nNot Voting - 2 \nRockefeller (D-WV) \n Salazar (D-CO) \n\nThe battle to secure our borders and save our nation from an amnesty flood is far from over. After the Senate's Memorial Day recess, the bill will go to House-Senate Conference Committee.We Are already developing our strategy to embolden the House to oppose the Senate amnesty measure. \n\nWe can defeat this, but it will take a rising tide of grassroots Citizen Outrage in the coming weeks. \n\nPlease spread the word to everyone you know who is angered about this, tell family, friends and co-workers!   \n\nWEDNESDAY  June 14th National Flag Day All American Walk Out.  \n\nIn support of the American people, and in protest against the blatant betrayal by our politicians, lets make the country STOP At a Stand Still! If possible and it does not endanger your job do not go to work, do not shop, do not buy gas,Do Not Patronize Any Establishment We Are 300 Million American Consumers- the Illegal's are about 20 millionand the politicians have bent over backwards
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I haven't heard much about Clinton lately and I listen to a conservative talk show station on the radio through much of the week. While I am not a Clinton fan, I do agree with you that there are a lot of people (D's & R's) in 'power' right now that need to make some adjustments in their ideaologies. It just seems like one big crying pitty party from both sides right now. I am not registered as an Indp. but I am starting to think that I need to pay closer attention to the Indp party 'cause the others are whining too much.
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Still waiting for intelligent answers? I hope people are just busy typing, after the first two I saw.\nI have to say, I agree with you- we need the checks and balances back in our government. Stagnation was going on, and I think a few of us were about ready to take to the streets in rebellion. It's kind of a shame the way you have to MAKE people act right. I think we will see more cooperation, less arrogance now that they have gotten the wake up call of the elections. I am hopeful.
905300
I have absolutely no problem with change as long as it benefits us AMERICANS.  I do, however, have a problem when the change is to benefit illegals and foreigners that move here not wanting to adapt to our way of living.  If people want this place to be like THEIR home countries then they need to stay in their home countries.  They come to America because they like America and it should continue to be America.  If we start mimicking all the other foreign countries then we won't stand out as a nation but will blend in with everything else.\n\nNot that I have a problem with foreigners moving here to better themselves, but I do have a problem with them expecting this place to change to suit them.
1015652
Reform and lots of it.
744966
a little more info please. what exactly is "it" that people are opposing? is it a bill?
768352
What do you think about changes which will happen beginning with this year's elections?
872549
Sounds like a bad idea to me too.  And I am a liberal.  Of course I didn't know we liberals wanted us to be more like France until I saw your email.  It kinda surprised me to hear that.  Gee you'd think I'd have known I wanted something like that.  All this time I thought I wanted us to be like we used to be, not like France is.  I thought I wanted stuff like the return of the constitutional writ of habeus corpus, and end to the build up of millions of dollars of new debt each month (mostly to China) which if you think about it is going to impose a heavy burden on the next generation, an end to divisiveness as preached by the current administration, a reasonable minimum wage, real action on illegal entry into our country, an end to our administration lying to us and the world in order to wage war, an end to spying on US citizens, and real support in the war on terrorism by supporting efforts in Afghanistan.\n\nHey, wait a minute!!  That isn't like France at all!!!  I get it now, you are just another person practicing divisiveness by blindly following a party line and making unfounded, untrue unresearched judgments against those you and your party disagree with.
429339
The new immigration law is as close to facism as I've ever seen in this country (next to the Patriot Act).  There are blatant civil rights issues at stake here.  For instance, the new immigration bill would criminalize any act giving assistance to illegal foreigners - making churches, charity organizations, and other worthwhile enterprises felons!  If you are a legal worker, and then lose your status somehow (say, through an administrative mix up or some such incident) you would be charged with a felony as well.  It needs to be changed, at the very least.  However, throwing the immigrants out is NOT the answer.  Making them registered, tax paying legal residents is the answer.  This would bring in revenue for the government (which it desperately needs).  It would cost billions of dollars to find them, process them, and deport them.  We are talking about 12 million people here!  People need to put their racist attitudes aside and focus on a real solution to the problem.  And by the way, we are all descendants of immigrants in this country.  Its a good thing that our great-grandparents, or however far back you would like to trace your lineage, weren't tossed out of this country like so many of their descendants wish upon the illegals in this country today.  Remember your roots, and the fact that NONE of us would be here if not for immigration to this country.
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That's the greatest thing I've seen all day! Thank you. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a short term clause, but it's good to see somebody trying to work within the system. It' won't work in the long run, but bringing public awareness around is a good step (if a small one) towards political change. Plus, it's pirates! How cool is that?! Avast! Arrgghh!
278421
No, the only way to change it is give them negative feedback on it.\n\nBut honestly, it was time for a change.
814709
I agree! \n\ni am hopeful and thinking positive. change is a good thing. this is coming from a republican by the way
1008952
the refusal to assimilate; why should we bend over backwards to accommodate foreigners? no other country does that---and the whole illegal entry factor; it's not hard to get into this country, all we ask is that you pay your money and go through the established procedures; sure that could take a while but SO WHAT! lots of people have done that for a long time and effectively earned the right to live and work here. unfortunately i have had experiences like this and it really toasts my waffle! why should citizens of this great nation have to be subjected to such frustration! i don't remember reading that amendment in the Constitution...
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you are absolutely right Gina, it is appalling the conservative legislation. I talked to my phillosophy professor who is from Massachusetts, a self-described flaming liberal. lol And I said I don't know why i'm so angry about this that i can't get over that the amendment was passed. \nshe said, is it because this is a free country and people are supposed to have the right to do virtually anything that doesnt hurt anyone else without being descriminated against? I'm like yeah thats basically it. \nshe siad well i'm with ya. solidarity! lol.\nSOLIDARITY!!!!!