Do illegal immigrants love this country? And should they be allowed to have commercial drivers licenses?
552280
no, they shouldn't be allowed to do anything.  they are illegal.
495627
The US has been extremely open and generous to inmigrants, to the extent of going out of the way to help out inmigrants. Where else in the world can an inmigrant take a driver's licence test in his/her native language? That is also applied to inmigration forms, education... I could go on. The US has every right to enforce inmigration laws, just the same way any other country does. That I know on a first-hand basis because I've lived abroad, and have abided by other countries' inmigration laws- whose paperwork, by the way, can be a  very, very long process!
867148
may be the question should now be, why do we hate illegal immigrants so much, cause they broke a law? or cause they are poorer to be legal? so does every one here think being illegal is a choice? how dumb is that, it is not a salad dressing, if they were giving a chance to be legal, they would definitely would, but we are so ready to toss judgment at the poor or the incapable, maybe ask dear old bush to make a bet easier for them, so they would come out of the ditches they live in and be a "good citizen"
322311
From what I've heard, a lot of illegal immigrants are law-abiding, tax-paying citizens.  Law-abiding except for the illegal immigration, of course.
212884
the answer is either YES or MAYBE NO! but as what other said its about time to do some action. there might be advantages or disadvantages of it but im pretty sure its goin to help one way or another in behalf bout US economy by payin taxes..if all this illegal have the chance to get workin permit.. its a win-win situation!
646313
Immigration is GREAT !!! When legally done..it's what makes America what it is...however, illegal immigration MUST be stopped...it's like a 2nd Welfare system draining our pockets....if you wanna come here ..you have to pay the freight...not me, or other Americans who are already paying MORE than our share. It's basically Freeloading...you come here for all the perks...and leave without paying taxes. Many get free healthcare..and other benefits that Amercan citizens who work can't afford. If you wanna come here...learn the language...and do it the right way.
1178957
Absolutely!! We are a land of all people from all nations. We have thrived as a nation when people come here with hope in their eyes and put their energy towards building a better life for their families. There is a lot more room for a lot more. We only ask that you try to be assimilated into the great melting pot like the rest of us. \n\nThe illegal ones - man, we understand that life may be hard where you are. But there needs to be respect for the law. Unlike the corrupt regimes in so many places - like Mexico - the US is a nation of laws, not men. Maybe we need to change our laws on immigration to better accommodate the reality of how our world economy is working today. But we have to enforce the law and secure our borders. The stakes are as high as the World Trade Center used to be..
559300
fenchurch is wrong in stating that most are here legally. INS statistics say otherwise, to the tune of about 8-10 million people depending on which survey you read. Illegal immigrants cannot legally vote, although many have forged ID's and Social Security cards, so some may have tried it and succeeded (depending on how well their backgrounds were checked, which generally isn't very well). Illegal immigrants are basically spitting in the faces of all who came to this country LEGALLY, through the proper channels, like my ancestors had to. And the liberals don't even call them illegals anymore-which they are. They call them "undocumented aliens". What a joke.
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If Mexico is so great, why do you want to be a legal here?\n\nIf your kids were in school or any of you went to a doctor here, we've already helped you enough.\n\nJust because this is a better country, doesn't mean you should come over illegally.  A lot of people want to come over but there is a process.  Some people are born good looking, some aren't, some people are born to wealthy families, some are desolate, some people are born Americans some aren't.  Next time I get down on my looks I will steal someone's body because their's is better than mine.  That doesn't make sense, make the best of Mexico and come over legally.  I love every Mexican I know, but every one I know is legal.  I can't respect anyone that purposely breaks the law.  What happens if you get arrested or something, they might deport you and your family will be here without you. That would be worse to me than living in Mexico.
761220
Funny! Those "uneducated Americans" you speak of speak English...Americans Love Immigrants...DESPISE Illegal criminals! Since you align yourself with the latter, don't be surprised at the negative reaction that you receive. CNN! Wow! Ever try a book?\nTalk about lazy? Buy a mirror ...and Spell Check!
643790
My wife and i are legal immigrants.\nIt amazes us that the non legal immigrants are potesting for full immigration rights.\nThat is like demanding for the rights for the goods that a thief has stolen.\nHow is that fair to the millions that wait inline legaly for years to be a US immigrant.\nI know husbands that has waited for years for their new wife from oversea, just to be in line legally.\nIt was a big mistake in the past to give citizenship to the non legal immigrants in the past, lets not do it again.\nAllowing them to come over to work legally is a good idea, at least they will be paying taxes like the rest of us.\nWE CAN NOT AFFORT TO SUPPORT NO TAX PAIDING NON LEGALS FOR MUCH LONGER, OUR PUBLIC SERVICE ARE FOR TAX PAIDING LEGALS.\nThis is really making us legal immigrants mad as hell, we wait inline, work hard, paid taxes, and end up supporting non legal with our hard work and taxes. Please stop it.
673160
The question is first, do americains hate aliens, illegal or not.\n\nRemember, each country that mistreats it's immigrants, legal or illegal, sooner or later encourages them (the immigrants) towards hostile actions in that country.\n\nIn today's world, tolerence and understanding is important but of course, at one point one cannot just let everyone in.\n\nI would say that you get what you give..legal or illegal!
539084
I believe illegal immigrants should not be granted legal residence, my reasoning is thus, many people immigrate to this country legally.  It would be unfair to grant people who do not follow the rules and regulations of immigration to be granted residence.  My mother is a foreign born person.  She followed all the rules to come here.  If she had to follow the rules everyone should follow the rules.  It is sad to think that by breaking the law some people would benefit.  That in itself would be a bad example to those who long to be on the road to citizenship.
245019
Well, I think we should show our full power to both sides of that question, even if it's contrary to popular opinion. And yeah... there are effects of illegal immigrants on residents of states, especially those bordering mexico... I live in Arizona, and I'm a carpenter, but I find it hard to get a job, because an Illegal Immigrant will take the job for a whole lot less money than I could go down to... It affects more than you think... and you wouldn't like to be dealing with the illegal immigrant thing personally like I have to every day.\n\nAnd well, about the war... if we WANTED to win, we could... but like I said, It's about popular opinion and people covering their own butts.\n\nAnd if you want to talk to me about why getting minimum wage doesn't affect them negatively, I have explanations for that, too.
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?
427115
I love this country too and I would never leave permanently. \n\nMostly I think people like to complain. Like you said, if they hated it that much, they'd leave.
641909
Honestly when it comes to this whole debate about immigration I'm a bit torn.  \n\nHere are some of my thoughts (whether they make sense or not is another story):\n\nToday I was able to order lunch at McDonalds today and they got my order right thanks to the illegal immigrants not being at work because of the boycott.\n\nOur nation was built by many great people, most of whom were immigrants. But the immigrants who came here previously worked hard to learn the language and make a better life for their families.\n\nToo many immigrants don't understand why they are really boycotting anyway.  Seeing someone draping themselves with a Mexican flag doesn't scream "I want to be an American and make a better life for my family" it says more that they want to bring everything that is Mexico with them even though they are running from it by coming here in the first place.\n\nAmerican students are held back to make sure their immigrant counterparts are able to get up to speed which proves difficult because of language and cultural barriers.\n\nSome immigrants like one of my neighbors do work their tails off to learn english, contribute to the community and help their neighbors out when in need.  The neighbor I am speaking of mows the elderly woman across the street's lawn and shovels her walk during the winter.  His wife will often cook dinners for another neighbor who is pregnant and whose husband is in Iraq.\n\nTo answer your question would I boycott a business that closes to support the Hispanic community?  I don't know.  It would probably depend on what I knew about the business and their motives for doing so.  It's a tough call, at least for me.