how do you feel about illegal aliens? Should they be able to stay or should they be kicked out? Why?
436043
They came illegally, they didn't care for the welfare of our country, they should be treated liek the criminal they are. deported.\n\nAnd for the idiot up there that said should blacks go back to Africa? The blacks didn't cross the border illegally retard, they were either brought here as slaves, or they went through the legal precautions and came legally.
527992
ok.First of all I don't support illegal immigration.I want amnesty for the illegals that are in the country right now.And I also want border security to stop more from comingThey are already here,can you imagine the chaos it would cause if they were all deported and then applied to come here legally.CHAOS!And thats not even mentioning deporting them.CHAOS I tell you.They have broken the law,that I cannot make an excuse for.So fine them.\nSome of these ppl have been here for decades,they have children that are Americans.They own homes and have paid their taxes.They are productive members of society.As long as they haven't broken any (other) laws.Leave them alone.And let them stay.\n\n\n*stepping down from soapbox*
939239
For the most part, I know that this is true......I work for the Public Defender Dept in my state and I see it all  the time. Many of the attys in the office where I work actually ask to help on the cases of "illegal aliens". I think they should be able to stay and not only stay.....but given citizenship.
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
329679
I wasn't sure how I felt about the boycott but after seeing the number of people who are against it and the whole immigration mess, I believe it may very well be a valid way of getting a point across. I know most people say their major beef is with ILLEGAL immigrants, however, I feel that the majority of those illegals would much rather be legal. Our and their government makes it hard. If it were so easy to fill out papers and become legal people would do it. There are many roadblocks. In the meantime while red tape is being strung across every thing in the world, they still need to work and feed themselves and be able to have a normal life, therefore, their illegal status. I don't believe that the HR 4437 bill will be as easy as it sounds.\n\nI am Mexican, born and raised here by parents who were born and raised here. My grandparents were illegal immigrants who worked, paid taxes, paid their own medical bills and were not on any form of welfare. It took MANY YEARS for my grandfather to finally get a legal status and my grandmother barely got it about 3 yrs ago, which was shortly before she died. I dont speak Spanish, dont have a loyalty to Mexico and I love my country. However, I do not think sending them all back is the answer! When my daughter who is 1/2 mexican 1/2 white asked me about staying home from school I said no. Now though, I am changing my mind about it and I believe I will let the schools lose some money by not sending my 5 kids to school. Schools that I pay taxes to help support. If everyone did that, I believe it would show just a small sliver of what could happen. Problem is I don't think everyone will.\n\nAnyway, I think it's great they're trying to find their voice. Even though they're not officially members of our country, they are still members, whether people want to acknowledge that or not. For all the good they do I believe they've earned the right to be heard. There may be many people who will say they don't want them here anyway but the silent majority (business owners) know they don't want them to leave. If the wages of the avg. American worker are being brought down because Mexican nationals will accept lower wages, think what would happen if magically they all disappeared. Sure, the wages would go up but the companies that relied on staying in business due to being able to pay lower wages will go out of business. A LOT OF THEM! That would mean the unemployment rate would skyrocket. Lines full of American workers who no longer have a place to work. There is no easy answer to this situation. I do believe there should be a system of checks and balances so that not just anyone can come here, namely terrorists. However, the Mexicans coming here to work are not terrorists and even the $$ issue can't be completely valid because there are still and will always be WAY more of us(Americans) than there are of them!
584711
I'd definitely support legalization for someone who volunteered for combat service. If they are willing to defend this country, the least we can do is let them live here.\n\nAmnesty for illegals isn't fair, and you know it.  It is a matter of where do we want to put our resources, what do we want to live with having done, how effective would deportation be at the end of the day and at what social cost, and should we at least partly blame our government for letting these people get to the point where this is the only home they have?\n\nI don't know how to get something workable out of the Senate Bill, though. I think we may just need to start over.
780893
I think Amnesty should be granted to those illegals who have been here for over ten years and have proven to be upstanding citizens in that time, have constantly been working and who do not have a criminal record.  Those found to have a criminal record or are currently in our jails shoud be deported immediately.  Landlords knowingly renting to illegals and employers hiring them should be fined after the first offense and jailed after.  Before implementing any type of Amnesty or guest worker program however, our borders MUST be sealed!!
454138
gee umm not apples to orange. You make a good point.\nI definitely would not allow them to stay for FREE.\nI definitely will not give them money to STAY for FREE.\n\nYes U.S does belong to me \n"WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"\nAngie please pay attention in us government/history class
584220
H-LL NO, They broke the law coming here illegally....If they came here legal I would offer help...\nThe illegals work, don't pay taxes, or support the country, their money goes back to Mexico....some FAMILIES I am already supporting on welfare, (so they can send the money they make back to Mexico)... I don't want them in my house too....If they are here legal, I would offer to help them get on their feet......Some people say we need them, that is an excuse, we have to many homeless, jobless people here that are AMERICAN, most would do any kind of work to improve their lives & get food in their bellies....I would not help any ILLEGAL people, I have & will help the hungry & donate to homeless shelters...people say this country was founded by immigrants, LEGAL ONE'S.......Peace & God Bless
568784
Would you actually be able to trust these illegal immigrants? Placing them in the army would be like handing them free weapons. Think of the consequences...you may never know what will happen then.
198239
I think the same as I do about any other illegal aliens - go back home to your own country.  If you want to live here, then come here legally.  And if you want to live here, be ready to get a job and work for your money.  I work for mine, and I am tired of supporting bums that refuse to work.
327962
They have a right to leave and come here legally.  Illegals appear to have more rights and privileges than American citizens.
356553
Are you American?  If not, your opinion is like an arsehole we all have one.  If you are NOT American, how would you feel if the did it to yours?  \n\nI will not ever support the illegal aliens of any country that is trying to get a free ride into my country.  You shouldn't either!!!
1053577
Einstein is your leader?  Sorry.\n\nI don't want them to stay and I don't want anyone to come--we are too crowded period. I care about the land-period.\n\nIf you do stay-life goes on. I will adjust. I will not support law breaking. I will not support a bad government (we have one too). But I do not break the laws. I won't go out of my way to turn someone in for being here and I will be nice to all-just don't ask me to break a law or lie for you. I will not pretend everything is fine-I face facts. And many problems have been caused by the flood of people coming in. And more will be coming. Sad but true.\n\nMy conclusion is--our government will do just a little on the border to appease the people. Not a lot. I am not sure what they will do on Amnesty. If they say OK fine. \n Do I want it this way-no.\n  \nAnd if we combine--I hope we don't destroy the land in Mexico with our constance building and rape of the land. And letting in more than we can pay for or care for.\n\nEinstein? Hasn't he gone over the edge  of reasoning a little?
1011282
Legal Immigrants, yes they should be here.\nIllegal Aliens should not be here, and they have criminalized themselves, by their own actions.\nIf you do something wrong, don't you have to face the consequences?  In America, we do.
574118
they should be able to stay if they get legalized. but if they refuse, send them back!
601311
For the first part of your question:  They think it is OK because they are "seeking a better way of life". Rather than stay in their own country and fight for their own rights they would rather sneak into America and demand rights they don't deserve.\n\nSecondly, they don't respect us enough to learn our language.   They are the criminals but they act as if they are to good to stoop to speaking English.\n\nFor diehard0603:  Because we have brains and opinions of our own and should not let American businesses think for us?  I don't know, just a thought.  There should be very stiffer penalties for American business owners caught employing illegal aliens.\n\nFor ria:  We are not lazy.  An American would gladly step into the job left behind by illegal aliens if we deported all their a$$es.  Are you and your family legal?  If so, you should be pi$$ed at the illegal aliens for taking the back door into America when you and your family and other legal immigrants works so hard for legal status.