Do you all feel that mexicans should be allowed to enter the U.S. freely?
552926
yes they should be able to stay but with restrictions and all. they have to work and earn their stay and all. they shouldn't just be allowed to come and go as they please but they're hard workers and all they want is a new start and it's not much they're asking for.
785635
I think we should.  Because the people are the ones being effected, so I think the registered voters should be allowed to vote.   I think it should be this way for each individual city or town.  If the people of the city or town vote to not grant amnesty to the illegals, then I agree that the illegals and their kids(whether they were born here or not) should be deported.  i think it would be a lot cheaper to have them deportedthen to spend our hard earned taxes on them to have free welfare and medical benefits, and send their kids to school on the taxpayers expense.  Not that I don't think their kids shouldn't get an education.  I just feel like it's a burden on the people (taxpayers) who have to pay for their education out of their own paychecks while the illegals just sit back and collect under the table and don't have to contribute to the education system or any of these other things they are getting for free.   I'm not racist, I just feel like our money could be going to other problems this country has.
575072
You are absolutely correct. It is a privilege to enter this great land of ours. Even illegals know this or they wouldn't hide the fact that they are illegal. \n\nBecause America is synonymous with freedom,(and freedom is pretty much desired by all humans) there is a natural tendency to think that one would have a right to enter unabated. This however is not the case. Freedom is dangerous with out the rule of law.   \nBecause America has some of the most liberal immigration laws of any nation already, I believe people think that passing legally into America is just some sort of formality. Little do they understand that this is a sovereign nation and although the declaration of independence was written by Americans it was written for the world. A decree stating quite matter of factly we are ONE nation.
470625
No one is against Mexicans or anyone else coming into the country.  We just want them to come in the right way.  If immigrants follow the laws and get naturalized, there would be no problem.
463087
My opinion is yes.  Canadian Native Americans already have rights of the border, it should be opened up to others too.
604783
If it adds new skills and techniques to our troops on handling civilians at the border, then I'm all for it. I think people should come to this country legally. Get the proper paperwork done and you can come in! It's not fair to the other people who got in legally.
1180238
Absolutely! The Unites States of America has the right and sacred obligation to control her own borders. \n\nRecognizing that right and seeking to enforce it does not make us racists. Our Federal government has turned a blind eye to the drastic, daily influx of hundreds of illegals flooding across our southern borders, terrorists included. Our northern borders need fortification as well! Hats off to the non-racist Minute Men/Women for drawing the attention of all Americans to this high priority issue that we've tried for years to get our elected officials to pay attention to! \n\nAmerica has been built upon the value that the "tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free" have brought to our shores. Many of those immigrants were processed through Ellis Island and entered LEGALLY into our country. No doubt about it, we value LEGAL immigrants from all around the world and want LEGAL immigration to continue. \n\nUnfortunately, the "huddled masses yearning to breathe free" (sentiment inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty) have turned into huddled millions yearning to take advantage of the free!
332092
I don't mind the flag waving, I think the border needs to be sealed. I have nothing against Mexicans, but they need to follow the rules like everyone else that chooses to immigrate to the USA legally, is it fair to someone from the Ukraine to have to wait 7 years and they have to always have a job or they will get deported if they don't have a job.
1001446
I think people should be allowed to go to Canada and Mexico and get married if they want too.  ;)
631561
Look right now mexicans aren't my most loved people however yes I think everyone deserves a right to immigrate but there still has to be restrictions on entry for the economy to survive.
493343
Absolutely 100% agreed. The USA is a nation of laws & we must enforce our laws, just as Mexico enforces its laws on illegals coming from South Central American countries such as El Salvador, etc. \n"...Illegal immigration puts pressure on public schools and hospitals, strains state & local budgets, & bring crimes to communities..."\nImmigrants (as long as they're legal) are always welcome to enter the US as we're a nation of immigration.
460252
I completely agree.  We embrace those immigrants who came here respecting our laws, and rejoice when they become American citizens.  And I'll die defending them.  But what I see at those rallies is a bunch of people who skirted the law and now want preferential treatment over the LEGAL immigrants.  And I don't see people proud to be Americans.  I see people wanting voting rights, so they can take what they want, and tailor the American southwest to be more accomodating for Mexico.\n\nI won't let that happen.
650116
Hurting big time, \n\nDon't get me wrong I am all for people that want to move to America and make a better life for themselves.  But Could they do it legally?  I don't think Mexicans would like me very much if I went to their country waving an American flag, making people learn the English language, and protesting because of the government.  They would laugh in my face.  If we can not protect our borders then our country is not worth having!!!
890239
Yes i do Don. Why should illegal aliens HAVE more rights than someone who was born and raised here. Yes this may be the land of the free, along with saying what you want, with out being  pentalized. But Americans need to take a stand, and STOP these illegals from coming in and taking over.
73960
I think we should just buy Mexico and make it a part of the United states, then we wouldn't have to worry about this border crossing/illegal worker crap!
334902
I actually agree with you, though I wouldn't put it in your terms.  I do think the United States should SERIOUSLY open talks with Mexico about annexing it...that is...making it a territory of the United States like Puerto Rico and Guam,  though not making it a "state" per se.\n\nWhen over 50% of the population of an entire COUNTRY does not want to live there and are trying to immigrate to the U.S., there is a serious problem.  \n\nI'm sympathetic to the economic problems that Mexican citizens are facing, but the U.S. has it's own problems, as well.  NO ONE IN THE WORLD has the right to just go to another country and expect "rights."  Every country...and I do mean EVERY country--even Mexico--has their own immigration rules and laws.  The U.S. is no exception, and I'm not sure why Mexican citizens feel they have the right to simply ignore our laws?\n\nThere is a problem and a lot of those people need help, if the government of Mexico is ill-equipped to help their own people, and they are insistent that flooding the U.S. is the only solution, then I say open the U.S. Mexico border; make Mexico a U.S. territory subject to all of our laws and taxes and give them protection under our military system.  \n\nI have no doubt this would be a mess, but honestly, what the heck are we supposed to do when the majority of Mexicans prefer to live in the U.S. and we can't stop them from flooding across the borders illegally?  It would be better to just open the borders so that citizens AND businesses can cross without restrictions, and that way over time, there will be less incentives to come north.
922948
I would do exactly what you are doing and get work wherever i could! i worked as a topless dancer to support my daughter after she was born there should be no laws keeping Mexicans from coming here!!!!!!!! there are people from all other countries and they don't get in trouble!!!!!!!! American people are spoiled and there are plenty of jobs for everyone!!!!!!!!!!! i support you all the way god bless and viva la Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!