Immigration - March 2007

2007-03-24 12:25:19 · 5 answers · asked by The Guy Named Shim 2

2007-03-24 12:24:45 · 10 answers · asked by kelly b 2

im a 22 year old woman and my girlfriend is a 25 year old woman i want to marry her and stay in america but she is french. also can we stay in her country if we wanted to?

2007-03-24 11:35:58 · 7 answers · asked by sk8rgrl8403 1

2007-03-24 11:26:02 · 34 answers · asked by vivian 2

Why is it that everyone is so opposed to cultural diversity in America? Why is it that other countries know between 2-7 languages and we can not learn but 1 as a nation? Those European counteries still maintain their offical language, but it is a requirement for their children to learn at least 2 other. Other people come to the US and we expect them to speak English, we go to other countries and we expect them to speak English. Does our egocentric tendencied get in the way? Is this stigma good for America?

2007-03-24 10:48:49 · 17 answers · asked by Chrys23 3

2007-03-24 10:43:19 · 25 answers · asked by gautam p 1

and that person that was brong here illegally decide to report u to the police wat would happen i heard that u would be fined and that person would be deported is this true!! i no its stupid the police have nuttin 2 do wit it.

2007-03-24 10:28:11 · 7 answers · asked by carey 1

Does it take as long to become a Canadian permanent resident, as it does to become a skilled worker there? Like can I just go live there and work in the U.S until I become a citizen if decided to? I heard that it can take 5 years to become a skilled worker.

2007-03-24 10:24:33 · 2 answers · asked by J. 4

2007-03-24 09:17:42 · 40 answers · asked by Lou Dobbs 1

This is a very good letter to the editor. This woman made
some good points. For some reason, people have difficulty
structuring their arguments when arguing against supporting
the currently proposed immigration revisions. This lady
made the argument pretty simple.


NOT printed in the Orange County Paper...................

Newspapers simply won't publish letters to the editor which
They either deem politically incorrect (read below) or which
does not agree
with the philosophy they're pushing on the public. This
woman wrote a great letter to the editor that should have
been published; but, with your help it will get published
via cyberspace!

New Immigrants
From: "David LaBonte"

My wife, Rosemary, wrote a wonderful letter to the editor of
The OC Register which, of course , was not printed. So, I
decided to "print" it myself by sending it ! out on the
Internet. Pass it along if you feel so inclined.
Dave LaBonte (signed)

Written in response to a series of letters to the editor in
the Orange County Register:

Dear Editor:
So many letter writers have based their arguments on how
this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one,
suggests we should tear down the Statue of Liberty because
the people now in question aren't being treated the same as
those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of
entry. Maybe we should turn to our history books and point
out to people like Mr. Lujan why today's American is not
willing to accept this new kind of immigrant any longer.
Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe
to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship
and stand in a lo ng line in New York and be documented.
Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss
the ground. They
made a! pledge to uphold the laws and support their new
country in good and bad times. They made learning English a
primary rule in their new American households and some even
changed their names to blend in with their new home.
They had waved good bye to their birth place to give their
children a new life and did everything in their power to
help their children assimilate into one culture.
Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no
labor laws to protect them. All they had were the skills and
craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for a
future of prosperity. Most of their children came of age
when World War II broke out. My father fought along side
men whose parents had come straight over from Germany ,
Italy , France and Ja pan . None of these 1st generation
Americans ever gave any thought about what country their
parents had come from. They were Americans fighting Hitler,
Mussolini and the Emperor of! Japan . They were defending
the United States of America as one people. When we
liberated France , no one in those villages were looking
for the French-American or the German American or the Irish
American. The people of France saw only Americans. And we
carried one flag that represented one country. Not one of
those immigrant sons would have thought about picking up
another country's flag and waving it to represent who they
were. It would have been a disgrace to their parents who
had sacrificed so much to be here. These immigrants truly
knew what it meant to be an American. They stirred the
melting pot into one red, white and blue bowl. And here we
are in 2006 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same
rights and privilege s . Only they want to achieve it by
playing with a different set of rules, one that includes the
entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to their
mother country. I'm sorry, that's not what being an
American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who
landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900's deserve better
than that for all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in
raising future generations to create a land that has become
a beacon for those legally searching for a better life. I
think they would be appalled that they are being used as an
example by those waving foreign country flags. And for that
suggestion about taking down the Statue of Liberty, it
happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the
immigration bill. I wouldn't start talking about dismantling
the United States just yet.
(signed) Rosemary LaBonte


I hope this letter gets read by millions of people all
across the nation!!

Ever onward!!

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

2007-03-24 09:13:59 · 12 answers · asked by mikki_doo 2

due to illegal immigrants? it seems to me that racism is far worse now then it's ever been. I think Martin Luther King would be turning over in his grave to see the outcome of what has taken place in this nation! Far to many people are crying racism for idiotic situations! is it do to more illegals in this country? and why does every one continue to blame the MEXCIAN'S? their not the ONLY ONES ILLEGAL in this country people!!

2007-03-24 08:35:01 · 13 answers · asked by SecretFriend 3

I'm tired of Illegal Immigrant Activist groups playing the family card. They are here breaking the law and nothing less. The American government has no responsibility to protect citizens of other nationalitys exsepcially if they are here illegally.
What about if terrorist cross the border? Why can't we sercure our borders, without this lobby of Pro Illegal Immigrants from telling us we can't?

2007-03-24 08:05:28 · 18 answers · asked by slickny8111 3

I have the feeling that those who hate the most Mexicans are not Anglo-Saxons, Whites, not even Caucasian-Muslims, but Hispanic minorities who feel threatened by their Mexican Big Brothers peers !!!. How come?
Mexicans are the main and largest legal immigrant group, because Mexico is the only Latino/Hispanic country that shares borders, history, culture, people, and Trade agreements with the USA. So, ..... be raedy for the Nafta Superhighways and the NorthAmerican Union.
;) Be happy! America is dynamic continent!

2007-03-24 07:50:30 · 15 answers · asked by Aztlantevich 2

...or they all here in u.s / canada !!

2007-03-24 07:47:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 07:29:36 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

2007-03-24 07:23:39 · 12 answers · asked by necktie7777 3

A collegue of mine at work handed me her CRB form (police check) and the place of employment was not our establishment.I challenged her and she said it was her sisters yet it had her name on it. Not sure what to think because she is working for us on a work permit. She is from Zimbabwi.
I rang the other establishment that was on the crb form and they said she works there.
the concern i have is: If she has 2 jobs then she should declare it.
I suspect her sister might be working at that establishment posing as her.

What can i do to check up?

2007-03-24 07:15:53 · 6 answers · asked by laplandfan 7

i still doing my visa to i can comeback home and return us to continues study? can you answer for me please

2007-03-24 07:15:33 · 3 answers · asked by joky d 1

Illegals to sue imprisoned deputy sheriff
Mexicans say civil rights violated when injured during escape from officer

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Posted: March 24, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern


By Jerome R. Corsi
© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com


Gilmer Hernandez in Del Rio, Texas, prison (Photo: SWTexasLive.com)
In a case eerily reminiscent of the controversial jailing of Border Patrol agents Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos while the illegal-alien drug-smuggler they wounded went free, two illegal aliens are now suing imprisoned Texas Deputy Sheriff Gilmer Hernandez for injuries from shell fragments that struck them as the officer shot at the tires of a van in which they escaped from a routine traffic stop.

Maricela Rodriguez-Garcia and Candido Garcia-Perez are preparing to file a civil lawsuit against Hernandez and Sheriff Don G. Letsinger, possibly seeking millions of dollars in damages for alleged violation of their civil rights.

Jimmy Parks, defense attorney for Hernandez, told WND the lawsuit "has just become standard operating procedure down here on the border."

"There is a natural progression that begins when these people organize a professional (human) smuggling ring to get illegal aliens into the United States," he said. "They become very sophisticated at it, then when law enforcement makes the attempt to try to break up the smuggling ring, they just run away."

WND has obtained a copy of a draft complaint to be filed in the U.S. District Court in Del Rio, Texas, against Hernandez and Letsinger, both individually and in their official capacities.

Parks said he was not surprised by the lawsuit and expects "the illegal aliens are going to sue for millions in this case."

(Story continues below)

Hernandez was sentenced last week to one-year plus one-day in federal prison for criminally violating the civil rights of the illegal aliens who were in a van that attempted to run over Hernandez after a traffic stop April 14, 2005, in Rocksprings, Texas. As WND reported, the federal government had recommended a seven-year prison term.


Attorney Jimmy Parks (Photo: SWTexasLive.com)

Rodriguez-Garcia was injured in the face and Garcia Perez on the arm by shell fragments from Hernandez's weapon.

The complaint claims violations of Rodriguez-Garcia and Garcia-Perez's civil rights under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983 and under the Fourth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Jim Kosub, the attorney representing Letsinger and Edwards County, told WND a mediation hearing had been scheduled in April on the threatened lawsuit.

The complaint charges Hernandez deprived the plaintiffs of their civil rights "by using deadly force in a situation in which such force was unwarranted."

Parks told WND the illegal aliens organizing human smuggling operations don't view the lights going off on a police vehicle as "a stop command."

"The way to win the lottery is to take off and refuse to obey the lawful authority in the United States," he said. "The illegal aliens know that if they can scrutinize the acts of the law enforcement officer, there's a decent chance the police may end up going to prison, while the illegal aliens are end up with one good lawsuit."

Parks explained that during the trial, evidence came out that the Mexican consulate was trying to get jobs and citizenship for the illegal aliens involved in the Hernandez incident, including Rodriguez-Garcia and Garcia Perez.


Sheriff Don Letsinger (Photo: SWTexasLive.com)

The draft complaint identifies the two as residents of Travis County, Texas.

Parks affirmed that Rodriguez-Garcia and Garcia-Perez "have been living in Travis County for some time," but they "just go back and forth to Mexico illegally."

"What the complaint doesn't say is that they are illegal residents of Travis County," he said. "That's the truth."

A frustrated Parks asked, "Why would anyone in their right mind want to be a law enforcement officer down on the border in this day and age?"

He said Homeland Security "puts undue pressure on the border law enforcement officers, telling them that they are our nation's frontline of defense against another terrorist attack in New York or Washington."

"But if you make one single mistake, you may be prosecuted, sent to federal prison, and bankrupt in a civil suit," he said.

Hernandez and his wife were devastated by the prospect of facing this law suit.

"Economically, Mrs. Hernandez is living day-to-day," Parks said. "The only thing that gives them inspiration to get through the day is that Gil Hernandez and his wife know they have to stay strong for their 7-month daughter, Alektra. This civil law suit just adds injury on top of injury for Gil Hernandez and his family."

Letsinger also said the suit was expected.

"I think it is kind of ridiculous that a bunch of people enter into a felony conspiracy to violate the immigration laws of the United States, and one of the conspirators who was driving the vehicle tries to run over a deputy sheriff," Letsinger told WND. "And now the conspirators want to turn around and sue the deputy sheriff for defending his life, as well as sue the county and the sheriff the deputy worked for."

The complaint alleges the "force used by said Defendant was excessive and caused Plaintiffs severe injuries. Said Defendant's conduct was grossly disproportionate to the need for action under the circumstances and amounted to an abuse of official power that shocks the conscience."

The complaint charges Letsinger and Edwards County, claiming their "rules regulations and policies, as well as the training program in existence prior to and at the time of the shooting" were "unconstitutionally deficient and authorized unconstitutional behavior."

The "deadly force policy in effect" caused Hernandez to "use excessive force" against the illegals, the complaint said.

Damages will be sought for "medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and physical impairment. Plaintiffs also will seek exemplary damages, as well as reimbursement for attorneys' fees and the costs of litigation."

No dollar amount for damages is specified in the draft complaint.

Rodriguez-Garcia and Garcia-Perez are represented by James D. Doyle, III, of the law firm Kuhn, Doyle & Kuhn, P.C., in Austin, Texas.



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2007-03-24 07:09:46 · 13 answers · asked by illegals_r_whiners 2

It's Estimated that 50'000- 100'000 illegal Irish immagrants are is the U.S,, Being a Spanish/Mexican born in the U.S I'm against amnesty for all illegals and think these irish people should be deported along with everyone else...

illegal immagration brings down are economy ,and takes away good jobs from American Citizens...

I'm sick and tierd of hearing all the political bullshitt just inforce are laws and tighten up border security,, its that simple....

I think these irish should be deported asap.. along with all the others...
My Grandfather emigrated here from Spain legally in 1940 and went threw all the legal mesures to obtain citizenship he learned the language and made a decent life for himself...

these illegals today demand that we give them equal rights for braking the law and want us to learn there language...

Is this country going to Hell? if amnesty is granted I'm moving back to Spain...because it wont be long before this a third world sess pool..

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/16/nyregion/16irish.html?ex=1300165200&en=536288e1ca374c67&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

2007-03-24 07:09:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After all we are being invaded, Bush could justify his actions and Mexico's citizens would benifit by a less corupt government, one that will help the people to have better lives for them selves so they won't have to come here and do our menial labor jobs.

2007-03-24 06:34:59 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother has just been released from jail on his own recognizance but is now being held by the immigration service as he's an illegal immigrant in the US. Will he be deported or kept in the country until his criminal trial is heard?

2007-03-24 06:27:09 · 5 answers · asked by WendyA 1

I would love to get a job as a plumber/ water utilities repairman, as this is what I do for a living in the U.K. I am also able to operate backhoes, heavy trucks etc. Where in Canada would this type of job be in demand? I am willing to go anywhere! I know that it can be very tricky to get into Canada, and any potential employer has to prove they cannot employ a Canadian first. My Dad is Canadian citizen overseas, and I have yet to meet my sister( complicated ). Any help greatly appreciated!

2007-03-24 06:04:10 · 3 answers · asked by gtsunnyside 1

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiZie1ysAUoWw28MvfLQoaPsy6IX?qid=20070324094128AAGAYzX

2007-03-24 06:00:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bs about the whites wont pick fruit is yet another lie brought on by illegal supporters, i picked fruit for a living at the bartlett pair compant in calif, and the raciast thing is getting old becauase when these illegal suppoerters know you are right the always call you a raciast,, no we just want lam abiding people

2007-03-24 05:55:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think it was started by the U.S.'s imperialistic ways that caused inflation in the home countries of those now "illegals"? I strongly believe it was.

2007-03-24 05:41:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

after a few days people would hire legals and the country would go on,,big deal send them home, it wont hurt america

2007-03-24 05:11:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it were made better, if all the corruption or at least most of the corruption were eliminated, people wouldn't need to cross your precious border. It's obviously not easy and not every single Mexican is cut out to be a revolutionary. How do you think it could be improved?

2007-03-24 04:51:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everything went very good, but they told me that I have to wait for my backround check.......can somebody tell me how long is this process??? thats the only thing that we are waiting for.

2007-03-24 04:39:44 · 8 answers · asked by GuateGirl 2

Am finding this hard to understand, If england was invaded in 1066, and ever since then the invaders refused to leave , who then are the Illegal migrants

2007-03-24 04:36:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous