Should the nations 12 million illegal aliens be granted amnesty and allowed to stay?
546292
No. McCain is Bananas.....
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5. Impact of amnesty proposals on Illegal Alien numbers \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref...\n\nOn January 9, 2004, President Bush proposed a guest worker program- A thinly veiled amnesty for illegal aliens.\n\nA February 29, 2004, Fox News article subsequently stated that from 50 percent to 90 percent of illegal aliens apprehended claimed they were coming here for the "amnesty" (their words). \nOne Border Patrol officer stated that "They believe that they are only responding to an invitation."\n\nAlthough correlation does not necessarily imply causation, it seems reasonable to presume a relatively modest 25 percent increase in illegal aliens starting January 15, 2004, through the rest of the year as a result of the "guest worker" proposal. \nThis 25 percent is a conservative estimate of the increased flow of illegal aliens into the U.S. as a result of President Bush's amnesty proposal. \n\nIn fact, official Border Patrol apprehension statistics show that total 2004 apprehensions as of June 30, 2004 represent \nA 190 PERCENT INCREASE over total 2003 apprehensions.\n\nShort Answer - No It Is NOT A Wise Decision \nTo Grant "AMNESTY" Or "GUEST WORKER PROGRAMS" \nThe Result Will INCREASE The Amount Of ILLEGAL Aliens Entering Our Nation
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No they have applied for amnesty. It's one of the bills supported by the Democrats who now contol Congress. Perhaps a wall.............. a very high wall between our borders might be the solution to this horrible crisis that we now face.
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!!
834206
No! No human being is illegal. They came to the USA to find better lives, just like the pilgrims. In my opinion, they should be granted amnesty.
327962
They have a right to leave and come here legally.  Illegals appear to have more rights and privileges than American citizens.
418649
I completely agree with you. I am married to a U.S citizen and  am trying to go though the immigration system legally myself. I have been here for 9 months and I cannot work or drive or leave the country. My husband is working 16 hours a day to try to pay the immigration costs and for us just to survive. I know that we still have years of this sort of thing to go though. So why should the people that came here illegally be given the right to stay. I have no rights here. It's just a slap in the face to everyone trying to do things the right way.
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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?
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I'm against; but i do realize that a small portion should be given amnesty,(Speaking of only thousands, not millions) The rest should be deported back to their native land and some should be given a temporary VISA on probation to see if it would work for them to be citizens, If not, they go back too, But only people who honestly turn themselves in should be given such opportunities.\n\nAn idealist view would be to say " they're all illegal. GET THEM OUT". But in reality, that wouldn't happen.\nI just think we should stop anymore from coming but deal with the people we already have.\n\nSometimes you just have to meet in the middle.
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i personally think we should stay because i know allot of people that have been over there and they think its the right thing and we have accomplished alot. like for instance there where alot of people that havent even seen a TV or even went to the doctor until we arrived. we as practically one of the strongest nations of the world should help the weaker ones get back on their feet. think if you were living over their and the Taliban was taking your family and forcing them into service and if you refused you would die. why do you think people immigrate to America.......because even if they are treated like crap over here its still alot better than over their. \n\nalthough i know some of it is over oil we are still helping people over their and its hard to listen to the media anyway because alot of it is from people that hand their camera over to any citizen and if they bring their camera back to them the cameraman will give them some money and make up stories for all the pictures.\n\nBut hopefully eventually we can get them out after we get their government up and running
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the answer is definately ignorance and a lack of political will to resolve once and for all to do anything serious about this, there is only one answer to this problem.. AMNESTY FOR ALL ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS...you think not? do you how much it would cost to deport over 11 million people??? at least if we make them all legal they'll pay taxes, they will have their rights, they wont have to be left at the mercy of any abusive employers, they'll be free to seach for another job if they wish, they wont have to live in fear...that's the whole point of America, when u get down to it, America is about "freedom from fear" and yes, these people will LOVE AMERICA and this grand union that it is, and the second thing that needs to be done  is a new "great wave" of immigrants, lets stir this grand melting pot a bit more and inject some new and fresh blood into this great people, the population is aging and if we set out a program to double the population in say 40 years, what a grand and mighty union this America this will be!! imagine 600 million Americans! innovating, young, vibrant and alive!! God Bless America!!
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I think I like this kind of talk\nBottom line: The issue may come down to what one veteran pollster called "sequencing" -- where voters want the government to demonstrate that it's serious about reducing illegal immigration before legalizing 12 million people. That would mean first controlling the border and creating a tamper-proof citizenship card so that employers who hire illegal workers can be prosecuted then assembling a legalization plan.  \n\nI could definitely live with this.Thanks for the great information\nIn the words of that great sage Yogi Berra(not sure of the spelling)\n"It ain't over till its over"
925296
It should be on a case by case basis.  As long as they have not commited any violent crimes since they have been here, I think they should be granted amnesty.
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No! \nillegal is still - illegal. \nEven if amnesty is granted, many will not accept the fact they were first criminals who broke our laws, and were rewarded.
838849
I think no illegal alien should be allowed to stay here no matter what country they are from. NO AMNESTY TO ILLEGALS. I do not care if you give me a thumbs down, you are still here illegal and not welcome until you come here and apply for citizenship and speak English so I do not have to look at everything in Spanish. I am not in Mexico or Central America, or Spain. I am American living in America, and I have the right to say this as I am Mexican descent. My grandfather came here legally and became a American citizen. He spoke English and told my mother and her siblings that they were to speak it as much as Spanish. He was loyal and loved America.
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Please go back and research some of the answers to that very question. It has been asked by many people here. Why don't you tell us why we should allow them to stay. the burden is on the illegals and their supporters to convince to population why criminals should be allowed to benefit from their crime.
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Yes. We should not allow amnesty to any illegals. I mean, does the term "illegal" mean anything anymore? I don't understand why some people are willing to ignore the laws of our land. We may as well open up our borders and not control any immigration. THat;s what the mexicans are saying! They do not want to assimilate but DO want to change our country to be like thier old one, but with jobs.