Immigration - October 2006

2006-10-19 02:22:54 · 18 answers · asked by Luis 4

2006-10-19 02:19:07 · 11 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

Anyone else sick of Mexicans sneaking across the border and saying that the land that they're illegally in that their ancestors never set foot on is somehow "their land"?

2006-10-19 02:08:59 · 33 answers · asked by Matthew V 7

2006-10-19 02:05:49 · 11 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

2006-10-19 02:04:22 · 7 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

I'm doing a discussion in US History, and I am arguing from the standpoint of a legal immigrant. Anyone have some opinions(preferably from a legal immigrant)?

2006-10-19 01:58:48 · 14 answers · asked by ? 2

I'm curious to know how you feel about it!
Thanks!

2006-10-19 01:48:32 · 25 answers · asked by charmed 3

All i want is a better life for me, i dont mean any harm for others, i respect this country and its greatness, i respect those who are around me but still people reject me and want to kick me out. I want to go to college and do good for others

2006-10-19 00:58:57 · 22 answers · asked by KEMC 3

please tell me why you came here.was it just the free housing, free health care, free schooling for your children.or perhaps it was are clement wheather.

2006-10-18 23:44:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-18 21:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Tian C O 2

I love the US, and find it to be a fantastic place to live. That being said, it has occured to me that there is nothing sacred about this country as much as the ideas this country was founded on. The Roman empire was fantastic, but eventually fell apart. In an effort to have considered every angle, I am considering buying a property in another country (English speaking, preferably. Spanish would do in a pinch, but it's not my first language). Should things turn ugly for us in the States, I'd like a back-up plan. What is it like in places such as Canada, England, Australia, Ireland, etc. for an American to live? Are any of them especially friendly to foreigners who wish to stay for an extended period of time? Who allows dual citizenship? I am hoping the Yahoo! community can help me with my due diligence.

2006-10-18 20:52:19 · 7 answers · asked by Robert 3

There are so many people saying keep foreigners out and yet they fail to see that the British are immigrants in other countries too. I live in germany and most of my friends are from Britain. So should all these people return when other foreigners are banned. Who is going to pay for that? Who is going to provide jobs for these people.

The fact is that most British see it as a right to be able to work elsewhere but scream blue murder when other come to work in their country.

2006-10-18 20:30:37 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

soo, i just got 3 of my posts removed..i dont really know why but any of you out there reporting me as abuse you guys are pretty immature by doing so all you are doing is proving my point that you guys are immature..so yea go ahead report all my posts if you want i dont know why but go ahead i thought i had freedom of speech but i guess i dont

2006-10-18 20:24:14 · 8 answers · asked by dyablo61987 2

HI..I am from chennai/India..My passport is expired on 10-sep-2006..i forget to renual..Is it possible now 2 renual?Already now around 40days finished from the expiry date..pls can anybody reply me

2006-10-18 20:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Masthan2006 1

How does working for lower wages and getting paid under the table support our economy? How does this help out our society? Please dont give me that bull about doing jobs that we don't want. I have cleaned hotel rooms and worked 12 hour shifts in hot sweaty warehouses in the past and there are no jobs that people don't want. Give some real answers and not excuses to allow illegals.

2006-10-18 19:52:30 · 20 answers · asked by AveGirl 5

My wife already has here SS# and all that. The question I have is my 2 step children do not have any documentation as far as citizenship and visas go. They dont even have a passport. They just came with there mother and the approval of there father. Am I able to fill out a W-7 form for them with out having any documentation on them yet. I was not able to list them on my taxes last year and I know I missed out on a lot of money. Is there anyway that I can file them under me.

2006-10-18 19:27:16 · 4 answers · asked by JB 4

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Poll: Illegal Immigrants May Help Economy
By PETER PRENGAMAN, Associated Press Writer

Tuesday, March 28, 2006


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(03-28) 06:34 PST LOS ANGELES, (AP) --


A majority of immigrants who came to the United States legally think undocumented workers help the economy by providing cheap labor, according to a poll released Tuesday.


Eighty-one percent of those surveyed said illegal immigrants accept low-end jobs that Americans don't want. Some 73 percent said illegal immigrants aided the economy by supplying low-cost labor.


"By an overwhelming percentage, legal immigrants don't have bad feelings toward the undocumented," said Sergio Bendixen, whose firm Bendixen & Associates conducted the poll.


The poll was based on telephone interviews with 800 legal immigrants from Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa between Feb. 24 and March 21. The margin of error was plus or minus 3.4 percentage points.


The findings come as the U.S. Senate considers immigration reform proposals, including legislation that passed a panel Monday clearing the way for 11 million illegal aliens to seek U.S. citizenship.


The House of Representatives has already passed legislation that would make it a felony to be in the U.S. illegally, impose new penalties on employers who hire illegals and erect more fences along the U.S.-Mexican border.


When told about reform proposals in Congress, 68 percent of poll respondents said they supported temporary work permits for illegal immigrants and a way for them to apply for residency after learning English and paying a fine.


That seems to conflict with arguments by some lawmakers opposed to any kind of legalization program. Those politicians say it would be unfair to legal residents who've played by the rules.


The poll findings were in line with the opinions of many legal immigrants who have poured into the streets around the nation to protest against legislation that harshly cracks down on illegal immigrants.


"Nobody comes here to get on welfare," said Perias Pillay, 43, who was 18 when he immigrated legally from Malaysia. "They come here to work, and as long as we need workers we should let them come."


Asked about lawmakers' handling of immigration issues, 32 percent of those surveyed said Congress and President Bush were doing a good job. Democrats received the highest approval with 38 percent. Republicans garnered 22 percent.


The poll was commissioned by New America Media, a nonprofit San Francisco-based umbrella organization for more than 700 ethnic media outlets. Researchers said immigrants in 47 states were interviewed by using random digit dialing in areas of the country with high numbers of immigrant subgroups.


More than 60 percent of immigrants interviewed said they were alarmed by the tone of the immigration reform debate. Sixty-seven percent said they believed anti-immigration sentiment was growing, and 64 percent said it was fueled by racism.


Delia Adene, 48, who immigrated legally from Mexico and joined the Los Angeles rally, said she was worried about the intensifying rhetoric.


"I feel like people see us as criminals now because we want to help our families," Adene said. "We do need more control of the border, but politicians need to talk about this with human justice in mind."


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2006-10-18 18:43:00 · 7 answers · asked by princess_29_71 1

Illegal immigrants help economy


Illegal immigrants are beneficial to our economy by providing the labor that is essential for production and our prosperity.

Deportation would cause major economic disruptions and would lead to higher prices for many goods and services.

Most of the illegal immigrants are young men who perform unskilled jobs. Contrary to popular opinion, there is no solid evidence that these individuals commit more violent crimes or are a greater burden on our social services, compared with individuals with a similar demographic profile: young men without a high school education.

Furthermore, there is evidence that illegal immigrants actually help our budget balance. Most of these workers do pay taxes (using a fake Social Security number), because employers are obliged to withhold taxes. However, many illegals end up returning to their home country to retire -- never collecting anything from either Social Security or Medicare.

We should be grateful that we are able to share our economic well-being with those who are less fortunate and that we are enlightened enough to realize that immigration benefits both ourselves and the immigrants. Let's hope that our political leaders avoid nationalistic tendencies and are able to make the right decisions for everyone's well-being.

Frank Vorlicek Jr.

Rotonda West

2006-10-18 18:35:26 · 14 answers · asked by princess_29_71 1

Neither will work, but if we get the minuteman and supporters to hold hands and form a human chain between mexico and canada, then there will be a chance. But then do you think there are that many willing to sacrafice for their country?? NOT!!! Put up or shut up.

2006-10-18 18:24:51 · 10 answers · asked by QUE PASA?? 3

I think it's horrible that these people come in here

2006-10-18 17:10:28 · 16 answers · asked by james w 3

the resolution: That the Pluralistic Integration on immigrants in the U.S. advances the quality of life in the nation.

any ideas or facts that i should state in my speech?

topics i alredy know---
- They bring in new ideas for many things(mostly inventions)
- Due to their arrival, factories were made as a necessity to provide everyone with jobs.
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2006-10-18 17:09:42 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, have something to do with Spain?? Should be " Spainic"?? Or " his- panic"? Like someone`s panic?? Have you ever use it??? I am Mexican...... In Mexico.

2006-10-18 16:56:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://kpearson.faculty.tcnj.edu/Dictionary/white_trash.htm

2006-10-18 16:26:44 · 19 answers · asked by princess_ 29_71 1

latinos have arrived brought some life to your boring town? start seeing sexy latinas every where its happened where i live and i think its great

2006-10-18 16:24:39 · 13 answers · asked by glenn 1

2006-10-18 16:13:01 · 13 answers · asked by Carol R 1

How do you feel about the Children of Mexico, at a cost of $3,200 / per child, walking across the border to go to school in the united states?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061016/lf_nm/life_immigration_schools_dc

2006-10-18 16:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by ~brigit~ 5

Or will it be many years before somthing effective and promising will take place?

2006-10-18 15:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by Angel of Man 4

2006-10-18 15:48:42 · 21 answers · asked by muslim sistah~ 2

What do you think about the Illegal Immigration issue concerning American Caucasian citizens and Illegal immigrants from Mexico?
They are all immigrants to me, being Cherokee, at least the Mexicans came from the same continent as I do.

2006-10-18 15:39:25 · 10 answers · asked by Sue Chef 6

2006-10-18 15:29:59 · 31 answers · asked by Homer 1