Immigration - May 2007

The Bush dynasty don't want to leave the white house! and now they understand and know that they need to speak Spanish and understand the Latino Culture.

2007-05-29 12:10:31 · 8 answers · asked by Aladino Z 2

I can remember a lot of really nasty areas that you would be afraid to drive thru, but the areas now are clean with the houses mostly being fixed up. Flowers planted on the side of the houses and just turning unto nice places. Anyone else notice anything like that? Obviously we need to do something about the huge wave of mexican illegals, but as a whole, their not too bad.

2007-05-29 12:07:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 12:01:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

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 long 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 Japan . 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 coun try'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 2007 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same
rights and privileges 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

P. S. Pass this on to everyone you know!!!
KEEP THIS LETTER MOVING!!
I hope this letter gets read by millions of people all across the nation!!

Ever onward!!
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

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 long 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 Japan . 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 coun try'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 2007 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same
rights and privileges 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

P. S. Pass this on to everyone you know!!!
KEEP THIS LETTER MOVING!!
I hope this letter gets read by millions of people all across the nation!!

Ever onward!!
MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

2007-05-29 11:58:02 · 25 answers · asked by rosemarie 3

Why are you so surprised that there are so many Mexicans in the US? especially in the south? it used to be part of Mexico and YOU took it away..you think you can go..and invade a country..destroy it tare it apart and just suffer no consequences? and this is just the beggining...all Mexicans do is go and live in the land that used to belong to them....this is all their revenge...wait unitl the iraquis , afghans, Iranians and palestinians take revenge....its going to be fun! ill store some popcorn next to the TV...to see the BBC...jjejeje

2007-05-29 11:51:17 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Senator XXXXX,

I'm disturbed, to say the least, by your vote for cloture on the Bush-Kennedy-Kyle "No Illegal Alien Left Behind Act of 2007" ... better known as "comprehensive immigration reform".

I spoke with a woman in your office who told me you voted for cloture so that the issue could be debated. Could you please tell me which Senate rule forbids debating the issue before the cloture vote? You see, I understand that your cloture vote actually limited debate on this monstrosity to just 30 hours.

I can't express to you, without resorting to extreme profanity and invectives, just how strongly I object to the amnesty and guest worker provisions in this bill. Then, at the request of the White House, the requirement that illegal aliens pay back income taxes as a condition of their amnesty was left out of the bill. "It would be too hard for the IRS to figure out how much they owe," is what White House press secretary Tony Snow said.....(continued)

2007-05-29 11:09:59 · 6 answers · asked by Yak Rider 7

Why or why not?

2007-05-29 11:06:48 · 19 answers · asked by Cadillac1234 2

i only been there a couple times to get spray paint but thats it. its too dusty there.

2007-05-29 10:05:07 · 16 answers · asked by Paco El Vago! 3

2007-05-29 10:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by rctoddjr59 1

if people are so serious about keeping illegals out of america, then why doesn't the stupid government construct a 3,500 mile fence to cover the enitre nation?

2007-05-29 10:00:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

seen as worse than pedophiles and murderers? I have noticed that a lot of people on here seem happy when an illegal immigrant gets shot or just generally harmed? Why is this attitude being developed towards this group of immigrants? I know they "committed a crime," but even thieves have basic human rights.

2007-05-29 09:47:15 · 32 answers · asked by Siervocal 4

Illegal in America

Memorial Day is an important moment in remembrance of those brave and women who have died for the preservation of freedom that we cherish in America. Many Americans visited memorials set fourth throughout the nation. From New York to Los Angeles walls are engraved with last names like Johnson, Mitchell, Jackson, Nguyen. In this wall you will also find names that end with Ramirez, Lopez, Jimenez, Ruiz. All these names are symbols of pride for us. These names of these heroes have given the ultimate sacrifice fighting the Global war on Terror. It’s very probable that some of the people who have died in combat have parents or relatives who are here illegally. Are we going to send John and Ken to knock on the door and have to say the following, “We regret to inform you that your son or daughter died in combat, we are very sorry. Now we have to deport you back to you’re nation of origin.”
The debate for Immigration reform has been heated up by racist entities like John and Ken from KFI radio in Los Angeles. These shock jocks like to dehumanize the Hispanic people just like the Nazi’s dehumanized countless Jews before executing them. John and Ken, want America to think that Hispanics don’t value education, which is simply irresponsible and hateful. This rhetoric is exactly what we don’t need in this tenuous debate. The only way the Immigration issue will be solved by comprehensive Immigration reform PERIOD!
I am all in favor of building a wall, therefore keeping out Terrorists and criminals from our shores. However, I am not in favor of persecuting and verbally lynching these people like KFI Radio constantly advocates on it’s airwaves in order to gain ratings. Thank you to President Bush for his leadership in this divisive issue. And Thank you to all Americans for supporting those people who are in fact Americans!!

Tony Ruiz
U.S. Citizen and US ARMY VETERAN!

2007-05-29 09:40:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think they will try to become citizens or just get legal? Some cities have already stopped check points for drunk drivers because too many illegal were being caught. Some are no longer enforcing license on vehicles. If we don’t enforce illegal immigration how many other laws must we stop enforcing!

2007-05-29 09:23:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-29 09:18:06 · 17 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

currently doing? To put money where their English speaking tongues fail to do,as well to act rather then talk(so to say)to convince the employers that they mean business,instead of submitting complaints after complaints "EXCUSES"?

2007-05-29 08:54:08 · 37 answers · asked by American Psycho 1

I say never forgive it,look for a third party or just dont vote,but dont reward a party that sold you out.that would make you a fool.

2007-05-29 07:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

That's way more than are killed in Iraq every day. Half are killed during crimes commited by illegals, the other half killed by drunk drivers.

2007-05-29 06:48:58 · 30 answers · asked by heada_bone 3

Everyone in america is illegal except the indians? And no one talks about that... Lets get there opinions on this whole issue?
im sure they didnt want hundreds of pale faces bringing disease and guns, taking their land either?

2007-05-29 06:28:34 · 31 answers · asked by evamercy7 2

I'm going to California for the summer, and I'm traveling by plane, but I have a greencard so do I still need a passport?

2007-05-29 04:43:33 · 6 answers · asked by Icyheart07 2

Is it so hard to do? I am a legal immigrant and went through all the bureaucracy to get here. Why should the illegals be threaded better than legal immigrants? They broke the law of both their home country and US. What make them so special? The fact that more that 60% of them don't have high school diploma? Or that they don't know and don't even bother to learn English language? Or, maybe, because a lot of them work and don't pay taxes? Oh, I know, it is probably because they send their earning to their relatives outside US, they are so kind people...

2007-05-29 03:24:55 · 30 answers · asked by andreydy 2

Verses anyone else. Have I been a costly Canadian? Who is keeping tabs?

2007-05-29 01:01:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The trash in Mexico was pissed that we dont want thier illegals moving freely around our nation, the nerve of the trash. They should all be fired and driven out with whips! BTW, Vikings were in america in 4000 bc, so dont give me that lie that they were here first. The evidence shows otherwise.

2007-05-28 23:10:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 22:19:22 · 7 answers · asked by Reagan R 1

Count me in. And you know what else? Call me shallow if you will, but I think Latinas and Hispanic women are hot. Period. And you know what else? I think Hispanic culture is pretty darn fascinating. In terms of writing (magical realism!) and painting and architecture, there's just some amazing stuff. And the history is deep! From the Aztecs to the conquistadors to Texas ... fascinating.

And you know what else? I'm an (unfortunately) Republican-registered Constitution-loving IRS-hating white upper-class male Libertarian. I love English -- AND Spanish!! Like, Woah -- I appreciate another culture w/o surrendering my own. Wow.

So let me repeat, in case i wasn't plainly clear the first time around. I'm a flag-flying pull-yourself-up capitalist, ambitious Constitution-loving American ... who ALSO ... at the same time (brace yourself!!) ... enjoys having Hispanics and Latinos in this country and looks forward to their civic and artistic contributions.

What. A. Radical. Idea.

2007-05-28 21:37:52 · 14 answers · asked by SimAlex 2

Why should they. This is their land just as much as the rest. Everyone here migrated here to include the native americans. So please, if you do not like the migrants, its time for you to MIGRATE. There will be a immigrant coming to a theater near you soon.

2007-05-28 20:49:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because they took their job? Is that why they are in this forum all night long because they have no job to go to in the morning? THEY MIGHT HAVE TAKEN YOUR JOB, BUT NOT YOUR COMPUTER. THERE IS A GOD!!!!!!!

2007-05-28 20:38:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 19:29:53 · 19 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2

Unlike GRINGO would like to have it, it does not come with a remote control.

2007-05-28 18:30:02 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of or have any experience with any agencies or companies that hire internationals and provide work permits for immigrating to Canada?

I want tomove to Canada but I need a job. Details appreciated.

2007-05-28 15:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by Island Girl 2

Ive been here in the USA for only 2 months.My husband wont file any more paperwork for my green card im her on a 2 yr visa please help!!!

2007-05-28 15:06:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous