Immigration - August 2007

I'm mexican, and i live in Mexico city, i've never been in your country, and i don't know any mexican who lives there, but i think some of you guys are very mean with mexican people. why? do you feel the same way about mexicans who live in MEXICO?

2007-08-25 13:20:37 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

have any of u tried it ???

everyday in this forum I see people talking about how right they are , about how is it that they would never do wrong and about how is it that anyone who doesn’t do as right as they say they would do not deserve forgiveness ... do not deserve a chance .... most of u may never have to go through all an immigrant has to go through in ur life , however there is a promise which I believe with all my heart and that promise being that if I can just be kind then I will , one day , receive that kindness back , that kindness which we all one day may need or might have already receive with out even knowing so .... I also know and believe too that if I only judge and I choose to be harsh to others then that kindness may not come to me but the same judgement which I gave will surely do ... I do not choose kindness because of the reward since the best reward is to know that I was kind to others and tried to actually be helpful instead of all about being “RIGHT” and saying that I would never be capable of doing wrong ...

So my questions would be :

is it better to choose kindness or to choose being “right” and never capable of doing wrong ???

And

why would THAT be ur choice ???

Please be kind ;) and Thank u ...

2007-08-25 13:03:09 · 15 answers · asked by game over 5

over to immigration? Isn't that aiding a criminal illegal felon alien? He wants to keep families together. How about keeping them together in their own country? And he wants to be president??? We are in big time trouble if he even comes close.

http://weblogs.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/blog/2007/08/obama_arellanos_plight_shows_b.html

2007-08-25 12:57:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a speech by former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm and it is about the illegal immigration problem
http://www.articleated.com/Article/-American-Suicide--a-speech-by-Former-Colorado-Governor-Richard-Lamm/1254

2007-08-25 12:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that most of the people here want to get rid of the illegals in the US.

But what about the 3,800,000 US citizens who are the children and spouses of illegals?

What terrible crime did they commit?

Being born?

Loving someone?

Please think about it.

[Note To Abusive Reporters: I am copying this question so if it is removed I will just post this again and protest to Customer Care and your reporting behavior will be watched]

2007-08-25 12:21:49 · 22 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7

We are in agreement that the "racists" on this board are few, and, they are on BOTH sides. Now, with that being established, I can't help but wonder how non-racist people portray their views to their children, and, if the children end up seeing it as a race issue.
Here is my scenario: There is a child in school with yours. She is "gifted" and is studying physics in 4th grade. She is very sweet, pleasant, out going and self-confident. She is Latina, and, you suspect that one of her parents are not documented (as they don't speak English). Her mother is white- obviously from here. She seems well educated and is a bilingual real estate agent. Your child wants to invite the child over, or go to her home. Are you ok with this?

2007-08-25 11:55:07 · 18 answers · asked by Amanda h 5

2007-08-25 10:45:25 · 3 answers · asked by blueberry 7

DoN"t you think that is worst than the Berlín wall?
You maked me tired making movies about that and Now yo make the same thing?

2007-08-25 10:44:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57313

Note: I am not from Tulsa but they seem to have found the right soultion.

Note: Before any liberals throw any accusations about racism, you should know that my wife is from Colombia. She came here LEGALLY. Shes opposed to illegal immigration. Is she a racist too?

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57313

2007-08-25 10:43:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, seriously, what have you done to "earn" the benefits of our government's tax money? Unless you are some kind of public servant (i.e. soldier, police officer, teacher, etc.), you're no less a freeloader than an illegal immigrant. You were just lucky enough to be born here.

2007-08-25 09:18:27 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would americans have to emigrate to "a new land of opportunity"?

2007-08-25 08:50:54 · 14 answers · asked by amleth 4

Instead of the U.S spending millions (if not Billions soon) on welfare, housing, medical, etc for ILLEGAL immigrants, wouldn't it make more sense to give Mexico this money to help them re-form their country. Isn't that why they are running across the border because life is "Supposedly" better here? Work on building business, schools, tourism etc in Mexico, so they can become more self sufficient. I work with a woman from Mexico, she's always going on about how she doesn't want to live in CA anymore, How mexico beaches are nicer, and how they had a nice home in a nice area, she says it's not the slums CNN would have you think. Wouldn't they go back if their country was in better shape????

2007-08-25 08:50:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Then why do they flee cities and state who refuse to give them benefits? I thought the Pros said they are here to work and they dont need Government benefits?

2007-08-25 08:49:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

What rights? They aren't even supposed to be here. They are here as law breakers, not right demanding recipiants. The only counrty that owes these hostile invaders their "rights" is the one in which they invaded from. And my guess is that they broke some laws in the origanating counrty in which they left from as well by illeagally crossing thier own border. International felons. These are the people who are demanding rights? Only in Amerca.

2007-08-25 08:19:14 · 22 answers · asked by rachel t 4

And what do they have to do with Joe Smoe colloecting unemployment because mcjobs are below him ? And why isnt anyone complaining about the ones falsly collecting disability checks and the ones who keep having kids knowing the goverment will support them???
Just wondering....

2007-08-25 07:57:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What if I wanted to report a business for having illegal employees, does it take one report for the Inmigration police to come to that specific business?

2007-08-25 07:45:34 · 14 answers · asked by lulabella 1

Why or Why not.

This is a two part question, so check back in later to finish it please. I'll give my opinion later.

2007-08-25 06:56:19 · 15 answers · asked by 29 characters to work with...... 5

I'm glad she got deported. Hanging out in our churches seeking sanctuary - I'm suprised that our goverment allowed her to stay for so long. We should make an example out of her so others know we are serious about cracking down on illegal immigration.

2007-08-25 06:54:40 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sanctuary Nation or Sovereign Nation: Which are we?

Sanctuary Nation or Sovereign Nation: It's Your Choice
http://news.yahoo.com/s/uc/20070815/cm_uc_crmmax/op_193566

Will the execution-style murder of three young students in Newark, N.J., finally turn the tide in the immigration enforcement debate? Will we at last abandon the deadly, chaotic, lawless sanctuary nation experiment and restore America's lost status as a sovereign nation under the rule of law?

The death of six innocent men and women and the injury of more than 1,000 at the hands of several illegal alien 1993 World Trade Center bombers wasn't enough to convince politicians in New York and across this country to end illegal alien sanctuary policies.

The death of nearly 3,000 innocent men, women and children at the hands of the 9/11 jihadists who exploited our lax entrance and visa enforcement policies in 2001 wasn't enough.

The death of 10 innocent men and women in the Washington, D.C., area at the hands of an illegal alien sniper and his bloodthirsty mentor in 2002 wasn't enough.

From New York to Newark to Seattle to Portland to San Francisco to Los Angeles to San Diego to Houston to Miami, lawmakers have taken this go-with-the-flow attitude toward illegal alien border-crossers and visa overstayers and deportation fugitives. "Let 'em come."

But in the wake of the Newark murders and the illumination of illegal alien gang crime penetrating the country, a new rallying cry came from the lips of Newark Mayor Cory Booker: "Get this evil out of my city." That won't happen without a demonstrated commitment to cooperate with the feds to enforce immigration laws and deport violent and dangerous criminal aliens first.

A few weeks ago, I launched deportthemnow.com. Nearly 8,000 volunteers have signed up to make their voices heard. Our top priorities will be to push for the adoption of a program known as 287(g) to identify criminal illegal aliens in as many cities as possible; to repeal "don't ask-don't tell" sanctuary laws; and to support lawmakers like Newark City Councilman Ron C. Rice, who is pushing a resolution to coordinate efforts between law enforcement when an illegal immigrant is charged with a felony, and New Jersey Assemblyman Richard Merkt, R-Morris, who proposed prohibiting jail officials from releasing illegal immigrants and requiring them to be remanded to federal authorities.

It's time for ordinary Americans to come out of the shadows and remind Washington every day in words and actions that we are a sovereign nation, not a sanctuary nation.

2007-08-25 06:54:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

1.) Why are criminals calling this labeling this racist?
2.) What rights do citizens (Illegal aliens) of another country here in the US illegally have to work?
3.) Why is the resentment against illegal immigrants a surprise to them?
4.) Why do the illegal immigrants think they'll be getting amnesty?


2 Va. counties OK immigration crackdown By SARAH KARUSH, Associated Press Writer
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070825/ap_on_re_us/illegal_immigrants_services

Ines Olivia Martinez wonders if her family will be denied medical care. Even her mentally disabled 13-year-old son has been anxiously pointing out police cars amid fears of a local crackdown on illegal immigrants.

Resolutions to deny a potentially wide range of public services to illegal immigrants have thrust two northern Virginia counties into the nation's immigration debate. The measures passed in July in Prince William and Loudoun counties join a flurry of recent efforts by local governments nationwide that believe the federal government has not done enough to stop illegal immigration.

The northern Virginia measures are also likely to face legal challenges. The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, which advocates on behalf of Latinos and other minority groups, has threatened to sue Prince William County. Other groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, say they fear service restrictions will result in discrimination, but are waiting to see how the crackdown will be implemented before taking legal action.

Critics say the resolutions are a racist reaction to profound demographic changes in Prince William and Loudoun, two of the fastest-growing counties in the Washington area. Together, the counties account for 8 percent of Virginia's population, with more than 600,000 residents.

According to census estimates released this month, Prince William's Hispanic population has more than doubled since 2000, to nearly 70,000 last year. Non-Hispanic whites account for a little more than half of the population, down from about two-thirds in 2000. In Loudoun, the share of minorities increased from 20 percent to 32 percent.
For Martinez — who has lived in Manassas, in Prince William County, for two years — the resentment against illegal immigrants came as a surprise.

"It broke my heart," the 41-year-old Mexico City native said of the measure. "We were all thinking there would be an amnesty" declared by the federal government.

Deane said the measure could diminish immigrants' trust in police and make them reluctant to cooperate as witnesses. He also said denying recreational services could lead to a rise in the number of young people turning to crime.

Martinez said some of her friends and relatives have moved out of Prince William County because of the measure. Others are gearing up for a fight.

Hispanic activists are planning a weeklong boycott of all nonimmigrant, non-Hispanic businesses in Prince William County beginning Monday and a one-day general labor strike in October.

"We came to better ourselves as human beings because we also want a better life for our children," said Rocio Martinez-Lopez, 35, Martinez's sister. "People say, `We're going to another state.' I tell them, `No, we have to fight.'"

2007-08-25 06:24:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

no stupid right wing talking points plz.

2007-08-25 05:51:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thousands of Hispanics have fled the Tulsa, Okla., area in the shadow of a looming state law that limits benefits and mandates deportation for illegal aliens, according to a report from KTUL television in Tulsa.

The state of Oklahoma recently approved a new law that requires deportation for illegal aliens who are arrested, and limits benefits and jobs to those individuals. The report said in East Tulsa, where a community of Hispanics has grown over recent years, there's been a sudden drop in population.

Business owner Simon Navarro has been in business there 11 years, and said the tough law has chased away 30 percent of the state's Hispanic population.

"Two months ago I heard 25,000 Hispanics have left Oklahoma," he told the station. "They are leaving. A lot have already left.

"People are leaving," he said. "They're scared of the sheriff."

A spokesman for Tulsa's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Francisco Trevino, said he believes the law – and its results – will hurt restaurants, construction companies and other service corporations such as lawn care. "They do everything we don't want to do," he said.

Homebuilders also have expressed concerns.

"Sitting here today I understand it's about rounding up criminals, and illegals," said Paul Kane. "But, the Hispanics are fleeing Oklahoma because they think an anti-Hispanic environment is being created."

However, authorities are making their preparations for a full enforcement of the law when it takes effect in November
"They do everything we don't want to do," he said.
As he dreaded the FACT that the days of the availability of ultra-cheap labor, working in substandard conditions, without complaint "might" be coming to an end!

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57313

2007-08-25 04:09:16 · 15 answers · asked by Untied States Of Latina 2

Hispanic activists are planning to boycott all non-hispanic owned businesses in Prince William Co. Va for a week, starting this monday. I plan on travelling to Prince Wm. to have my daughter do her school shopping, even though it's a bit of a drive . How about you? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070825/ap_on_re_us/illegal_immigrants_services;_ylt=AqHoNMr8jHSNbru.DNEhJa1vzwcF

2007-08-25 03:50:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

And he was caught on London Buses without a valid oystercard on a bendy bus.
He gave false information and he also has a forged illegal passport of an EU membr country.
And his Current BoyFriend supports him.
Should he be notified to the authorities of his actions ?

2007-08-25 03:48:12 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 03:28:22 · 44 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

2007-08-25 03:27:23 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

An article about how unemployment rates are so low in some western states that people are turning-down jobs that pay $12 an hour and McDonald's employees are being offered $10 an hour to start...maybe "migration" is the answer for the US citizens on welfare or who can't find a job. There seem to be plenty of decent entry-level positions in these areas...

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070825/western_workers.html?.v=4

2007-08-25 02:22:38 · 20 answers · asked by sonrisa 3

This morning, economic figures for the state of Arizona were released. These figures were compiled to specifically address the problem of illegal immigrant labor. The study found that gross cost for the state was 1.4 billion with a gross gain of 29.2 million . . . leaving the state nearly 28 billion net positive. Do you think the Federal mandates to target employers who hire illegal immigrants will ultimately hurt the economic growth of Arizona. Unemployment, even with immigration, is estimated to be about 3.5% . . . well below the national average. Is it unrealistic to address economic data on a state by state measure . . . ? Outside of the obvious political situation, how would you handle the economic deficit? (I'm looking for an economic answer, but all will be appreciated.)

2007-08-25 01:39:24 · 4 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7

2007-08-25 00:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by Annalyn R 1

This BS is going Waay too far and some people are getting beyong petty ridiculous to just being nasty! They need to seriously grow up because they are destroying this forum for Real Immigration Discussion..

Unfortunately they seem to be adults.

2007-08-24 19:36:35 · 18 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7