Why do so many people have so many harsh things to say about immigrants??
536581
I think immigrants are a great thing and don't forget america was founded on immigrants. As for illegal immigrants from Mexico, they tend to take the shittiest jobs and get paid below miniumum wage. Immigrants are what make this country. Illegal immigrants aren't ok but what do you suggest? a police state in which everyone has to carry an ID at all times proving they belong to the country. And if and illegal immigrant is found, shoot him at sight? The ones that cause trouble end up getting arrested and deported, the ones that don't just have to work harder than most because there is unfortunatly a lot of discrimination against them. I can't believe this place has so many intolerant ignorant people proposing radical measures and hostility torwards people that were born in a different country. \n\nAmericans had it easy long enough and if there's someone else willing to work harder than them for less pay they should be able to.. isn't that what capitalism/free market is all about??
783769
GREAT question. Especially since so many countries do not allow their native citizens to talk badly about them.\n\nTo me, the fact that Americans enjoy so many freedoms and opportunities for wealth causes others to be jealous of us. The jealousy is often expressed through bashing. For me the proof that America is a great country is reflected by the number of people who try so hard to get here. If this country and its citizens were as bad as the people bashing it thought, we wouldn't have the illegal immigration problems, nor would so many people make the effort to come here to live legally, or to become naturalized citizens.
680185
honestly, everyone is somewhat racist!  There are many people who are not exposed to other races and their attitudes are developed via their parents, media, and their surrounding groups of friends....
1089547
You're scaring some here. Your not afraid. They were hoping they can get to you with their remarks (have you see the post someone wrote-chicken hoping to intimidate -and the answers are mostly in your favor). \n Your a strong women don't let them push you down.\n And yes we have many problems-that some do not want to face. The truth hurts in this case. \n I want to take care of those here first and than reach out if I can. We can not (not will not) do both. Choices must be made. Even if feelings get hurt.\n Close that door is right.\n\nPlease speak out and whenever you feel like it-you have many supporters. And I like your Courage (so many do). Wish our government would take a lesson from you and quit worrying whats proper and who will call them names.\n\nAnd some are using that you hate-I do not get that from you. Just that your tired of stepping around issues. And sometimes like a child no one listens unless you get a bit stronger and sometimes you must yell-children don't always listen until you do . See you Soon I hope on post -I'm not here a lot but you got my attention a few times.
213006
its called prejudice and racism and a whole lot of other things. some people are ignorant and cant handle the truth. if people stopped judging each other,this place would be a whole lot better and people wouldnt have to hide who they really are.the people that discriminate are the losers that feel so bad about themselves that the only way they can feel better is by saying something mean to someone else. sad isnt it?
691234
To come here ILLEGALLY and then make demands is utterly presumptuous, especially if no attempt is being made to acclimate into our existing culture.   Would you expect anything OTHER than a backlash to that?  How rude!
483987
Ignorance will always breed hate because through out history when people do not understand something they either open up to it or reject it. Most of the times they reject most things they never understand and eventually it becomes HATRED. People to need open up there mind as well as there hearts more. Common sense will tell you that immigrants have come to this great land of opportunity for hundreds of years and now all of sudden because of a coordinated attack that was done by people who were here legally we must reject all immigrants. God welcomes all not just a few (conservatives) to his heaven.
540726
1) This is a free country so people can say things that offend you.\n\n2) These people are generally trying to offend you.\n\n3) The best way to deal with them is to ignore them.
409438
A lot of these people on here are either not from the USA or speak another language. Also I think they just want to get their point across as soon as possible and too lazy to type it properly.
721542
Its all about guilt..\n\nThey know who they are and they have so much guilt. \n\nThere hostility on here is amazing..
624224
You said it! I agree with you completely. There is not enough room in this world for hate- It has caused too many problems already. Illegal immigrants are only trying to improve their lives, their children's lives. I'm not going into a debate on the issue, but the hate and anger need to stop. What happened to America that we act like this?
728114
I have learned that it is not the American people that the rest of the world doens't like, it's the politics and policies of the government.  Sometimes it comes across as anti-american.  I do wish that the ones who are saying these things would get to know some Americans as you have.  There are good and bad from everywhere.
1127405
Part of the issue is ignorance, another part is ego-centrism.  People seem to always assume when they hear two people talking in another language that the speakers must be somehow talking about the non-speakers.\n\nAnother part is that many people here feel put off  and less 'superior' if there are people speaking other languages around them.  I speak three languages other than English.  I am a LEGAL immigrant.  I take every chance to speak any of my languages as a chance to share, develop and practice skills.\n\nIt also gives me an understanding of how people think from other cultures.  If you refuse to learn other languages/deal with non-English speakers, you limit yourself.\n\nEnglish, for the most part will always be 'under attack' and will also always be the common language in the US.  As new groups come here from other countries (not just South America and the Carribean) those languages will be heard as well.  Give the current group of immigrants two generations and let's see how many still can't speak English.
784779
Prejudice, stereotyping and racism are everywhere, in every country. Read the news in Germany, Australia or anywhere else and you'll find that people generally exhibit negative behavior to anyone who is different. \n\nIn this country racism has had a long history. From the treatment of the natives by the Conquistadors, to the waves of white immigrants from Europe killing off and displacing the Native Americans, to waves of Italians, Irish, Chineese and many others who have been unwelcome when they arrived. It's in our programming. It takes a sincere desire to do what is just for people to work past this conditioned response.\n\nEven people who aren't overtly racist often have suspicion towards those who are different, like a burning ember in their hearts. Given any reason the ember spings into a fire and they justify their behavior based on the most flimsy and illogical of arguements.\n\nAre they illegal -you betcha. Should they be allowed to break the laws -no. BUT if we are to cry for justice, and not be hippocrites THEN we have to deal with the whole issue. Why the heck haven't companies that knowingly recruit illegal immigrants been closed down? Its no secret. We know the big companies involved. Don't want to hurt the economy, pay higher prices or mess with your profit margins? You can't have it both ways. \n\nAnd that's the problem. Because there are huge amounts of money in play by these industries that depend on illegals, and because money equals power, the issue has not been resolved. You want the benefit of cheap illegal labor? Then they deserve some basic human rights. You don't think so? Then instead of poking at the illegal immigrants, show how serious you are by attacking the rich powerful industries that use them in court and with boycotts; tackle the officials who protect these industries when it is important to their districts, or when lobbyists offer money to sympathetic congressmen to help maintain the status quo. Why talk about illegals 'not being tough enough to stand up to their own governments and coming here to protest' when you attack illegals but don't have the nerve to stand up or pay the price for the abuses by American companies.
761850
everyone is a little racist/prejudist to some extent. it's impossible to not have anything bad to say about one race, religion, belief etc.
725451
I am an illegal immigrant...i work hard like anyone else..i deserve a better life like anyone else in U.S.. i get hurt emotionaly when i hear people talking bad about us(illegal immigrants) we are humans. I have been here for 10 years..never been to jail or been reported..i am a hard worker and i am happy.but some people are just NOT GOOD. so please...for those of you that hate illegal immigrants..;please think about our families that we work hard for thme...THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL  !
731324
I think you are a very compassionate person. A lot of people are against illegal immigration simply because it is "illegal." However, in reality they go on with their lives each day with little or no problems coming from illegal immigration. I know several immigrants (legal and not) and all are very hard workers and really nice people. I understand that not all of them are this way, but I've had nothing but nice things to say about them from my own personal experience.\n\nI do agree that we need to get a handle on illegal immigration, but we shouldn't be hateful towards those who are coming here illegally. They don't come here thinking "Oh, I want to be illegal, I want to hurt Americans and their economy." They come here to make better lives for themselves. Everyone wants to know why they can't just come here legally. Not only is it not as easy as everyone thinks to come here legally (you know this from experience), when you're completely poverty stricken and your children and family are starving, I doubt you're really going to be willing to take the necessary steps to coming legally. A lot of time they're in very desperate situations.