Why is the illegal immigrant problem focused on Mexicans?
552565
Because of a flood of people from Mexico who are here Illegally. That is who is coming in masses-meaning not invited. They are mostly of the Mexican nationality. The Race card is being played in this problem by some. They show a different flag and demand rights that are not theirs yet. And do not want to blend but change a language. \n\nGreeks-Italians-Irish-Polish-Swedish and many more at one time came in groups (most came expected-a few jumped the boat) but they adopted our culture our laws our language-they blended. Now some(in this case from Mexico) do not want to blend-they want their own Language-they want to follow what they believe is law and keep their culture. Now it becomes a Race Issue. None of the others did this-they wanted to belong in a orderly way they wanted to unite. They had struggles but they knew how do behave in a respectful way. That is why it is a Race issue
566898
Its not Mexicans that people hate; its illegal immigrants, but so many illegal immigrants are from Mexico so uneducated people just don't make the distinction.
1092470
people have a problem with people coming into the country illegally because its illegal.
361331
The immigration issue confronting the U.S. right now has nothing to do with Americans getting along with Mexicans.  The issue is wether or not to allow illegal immigrants to sstay in the U.S. and how we should defend our borders against illegals.
775181
I speak for myself when I say that illegal is illegal - no matter where they are from.\n\nBut I think you must also understand two things on the Mexican people being "picked on":\n\n1.  The "pro-illegal" people have made them the posterchildren of the "poor illegal immigrants coming to this country for a better life for themselves and their children".  So for that, you can look in your own camp.\n\n2.  The majority of the offenders are from our southern borders.  So they are more of an offender than the other countries (combined - look at the numbers once).  So the Mexican people that are here illegally brought it all on themselves.\n\nSo I think that you really need to stop worrying about the way people think of others.  If they brought it on for themselves, then I have no sympathy for them.  Sorry if that offends you . . .  No wait, I'm not sorry.  Get over it, and realize that it isn't a race issue (Mexican isn't a race), it is a LEGAL issue.  Nothing more.
257664
Illegal immigrants, No, because it has a negative impact on many things. \n\nTo name a few: welfare system, court system (tying up the court systems with things such as drinking and driving. I watch the news on a daily basis and suprise it's not the white or even black people killing others in d&D accidents but the illegal mexicans), economy (they make money here but send it back to where-ever their family is), and jobs (why would an employer want to hire someone thats here "legally" when they can hire an illegal immigrant that will work under the table for minimum wage?).
568653
Of course, not all illegal aliens come from Mexico. \n---In 1997, the illegal alien population was 54 percent Mexican. \n---The illegal alien population is currently 70 percent Mexican, with 30 percent coming from other countries. \n---Latin America, including Mexico, is the source of 90 percent of illegal aliens entering into the United States.\n \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref/illegal_alien_numbers.html\n\nSee: Proportion of illegals from countries other than Mexico\n\n\nNo... I Dont Wonder At All\nI KNOW EXACTLY Why The Target Is What It Is\n\nLook At These Pictures\nhttp://michellemalkin.com/archives/004869.htm\n\nNOONE Has Forgotten The DISGRACEFUL Way That These Issues Were Addressed In The Past Few Weeks\nRunning Rampant In Our Streets\nDestroying And Defacing Our Flag\nThreatening Citizens\nMaking DEMANDS That Our Laws Be Ignored \nMaking DEMANDS That You Have The Priviledge Of Citizenship \nMagically Bestowed Upon You  \n\nYou Must Realize That This Is NOT About Race, Or Nation Of Origin - It Deals With ILLEGAL ALIENS From ANYWHERE\n\nIf You Read The Provisions In HR4437\nhttp://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/HR4437.html\n\nYou Will NOT Find Any Mention Of Race\nThe ILLEGAL Aliens And Their Supporters Took It Upon Themselves To Create ANARCHY\n\nAnd Introduce A Smear Campaign Against The American Public\nBy Claiming WE Are The Racists, When Clearly, \nAs Demonstrated By The Actions Of The Hispanic Community, THEY Are, In Fact The Racists\n\nAnd The American Public WILL NOT BE CHALLENGED Like That\nWhen Our FLAG Is Defaced\nWhen Our VALUES Become Questioned\nWE THE PEOPLE Stand Up - And WE Wont Back Down\n\nThe Displays Of ANARCHY And ARROGANCE On The Part Of The Hispanic Community Has CHALLENGED The Citizens Of The USA\nWith DEFIANCE And CRITICISM\nAnd WE THE PEOPLE Came Back From That Challenge TENFOLD\nTHATS Called PATRIOTISM, Not Racism\n\nIf You THINK For A Moment,\nHad The Hispanic Community Been A BIT More Humble In Their Approach,\nAnd Came To The American Public With An AMERICAN FLAG In Hand,\nAnd NOT RAN AMOK With ANARCHY In OUR Streets,\nAnd ASKED For Amnesty, Instead Of DEMANDING "NOTHING LESS THAN AMNESTY"\nThe American Public (Myself Included) Would Probably STAND BEHIND YOU And SUPPORT YOU\n\nBut, (Im So Sorry) Its Too LATE For That Now\nThe First Cut Is The Deepest,\nAnd It Hurts The Most\n\nYou All Shot YOURSELVES In The Foot\nAnd Dont Have A Leg To Stand On Anymore\n\nThe Hispanic Community Created The "RACIAL DIVIDE" \nAnd Brought This Upon Themselves\nWE THE PEOPLE Will Close The Gap\nAnd Restore The Order
494461
to keep us from talking about the WAR.... and also the problems you mention!!!!\n\nit's easier to scapegoat illegal immigrants for all the problems in this country then face the real issues eroding our nation because then we would have to truly examine our own lifestyles and belief systems....
963119
True but I think people are focusing on the Mexican illegals because they are more of a majority. I work in construction. We have whites working for us, a few blacks and a whole lot of mexicans.\n\nNot to mention the fact that when the immigration issues came up this past year who made the most noise? Mexicans. Their country is right below us so the influx of Mexicans will be greater than other countries because it's easier for them to get into the US than it is for other illegal immigrants.\n\nThat would be my opinion at any rate.
478144
I don't know the answer to the question about targetting just Mexicans, but I do know that people from practically every country in the world are trying to get into the US, and I would wager that there are a large number of illegals from all countries including European countries. The US controls half of the world's resources, and has only a fraction of the world's population. From a purely logical and scientific point of view, wouldn't that make the US a magnet for large sections of the world's populations. Even if you take Japan and Europe which have very high standards of living as examples, they still have small land mass and high population density, thus making the US with vast amounts of land still very attractive for migrants.
645422
First, we all should stop the hating, even saying the world and focus on solutions.\n\nDon't you think that to redirect that hate toward the people that hire undocumented workers is not the solution either? \n\nMany of that people that hire undocumented are concern, just as all the indocuments immigrants are, and as i have heard they have been supportive to the immigrants. \n\nI believe they see that part of the phenomeno, about the need of labor, that many USA people don't get.\n\nIt is not correct to take it against the mexican people, even if they are legal immigrants, that's not an answer either, and is completely unfair. \n\nAgain, let's give ideas and proposals, and not questions and answers that would increase the hate, wich is not helping anybody.
457789
Unfortunately, the history of this country is such that in times of economic depression and population changes, particular segments of the population become targets for the disappointed. \n\nWhile I am all for immigration reform that makes sense, I am NOT for using immigration law as a tool for ethnic cleansing which is where this current agenda is heading. It is a shame that in discussing an issue that is very important, we have targeted Mexican people. Not all Mexicans are in the country without authorization, yet this is a fact that seems to escape many people. In recent weeks, the use of the word "illegal" has become synonymus with Mexican. \n\nI am also unconvinced by the statistics mentioned to suppourt the current reform proposal. Data can be interpreted in any manner to suppourt its researchers claims. We are talking about a group that constitues about 5% of the overall population. Sheer reason tells you that such a small segment cannot have the rampant and overwhelming effect cited. Yet again, this is something that seems to escape many. I wish we could think back to the spirit of the constitution and the intentions of the Founders.
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?
455463
The Racists have to focus on an object that they feel is inferior to them to make themselves fell superior.  That is one; secondly they need a reason to say that they are alright and that their failures in life have been brought on by some one that is not of their belief. Thirdly they mostly come from a very low educational back ground with little or no tolerance to others around them mostly out of fear.\n\nNow on the legal Immigrates, pretty basic, because they work harder for less pay.  Not always better labor, but the economics escape me right now. But I would say give me a group of 5 Mexicans over 10 white boys any day for the same job.  They will not only learn the trade, but ask questions and work extra hard to learn more. I have been the only white boy in a welding group and I was called a good Mexican, I was proud that they accepted me and some times that was a little too weird for me at times.  But I loved working with those guys I learned a lot, not much Spanish because they wanted to learn English.
351789
That's a loaded question. Illegal immigrants of all races are deported. Mexicans and Americans of Mexican descent are not targeted. A lot of the illegal immigrants that come through do happen to come from Mexico.
660920
immigration isnt the problem it is illegal immigration that has become the problem.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!
1090207
Mexican's are here illegally because many greedy businesses and indiviuals have no problem exploiting them in the United States and they have no problem working for pennies on the dollar. Pennies is still more then they would make in Mexico. It has nothing to do with who owned what.  Money talks.