Is there something that could make you change your mind?

Question

Is there something that could make you change your opinion on this immigration issue?

Yeah, I'm talking about illegal immigration.

Answer 1

Yes, respect our laws we'll help Mexico with her government and economy to create a three teir system. We will NOT give up our soveriengty or expect you to give up yours.

If you want to come here to be a citizen, you must swear alleigience to our country and our flag, and not allow yourself to become part of your past citizenship, no matter where you came from.

When you protest, protest with American Flags, and praise her in your thoughts and actions. Wouldn't you expect us to do that if we wanted to be Mexicans?

If you do it a certain way, we will become a better nation and no drain will occur in our economy, culture or identity. Untold millions of others from countries all over the world have done it, why can't you?

You must get over yourselves that Mexico lost and sold lands to the United States of America. You are not here to take of the American Dream, you are here to fight for it as an American.

Our country will never be divisible no matter what our leaders in Washington are planning - we will not be a third world, or you will see American walking around with heavy rockets like you see there. You must be part of the solution, not part of the problem - and that starts with one step - OBEY OUR LAWS NO MATTER HOW DISTANT THEY SEEM TO YOU - Wouldn't you expect us to do that in Mexico??

This would be a start. English is our common language. You must fight to keep it that way too. I don't suppose you'd like us going to your country and making English the national language if it wasn't, would you?

We have wars in our country that you may not be aware of - the war on terror, drugs, tyranny, crime, and the whole lot - coming here is a responsibility to your fellow Americans - not for any other country to send money back too.

You don't see it - Americans aren't fat lazy or any of the other lables your government lied to you about - Americans are fighters - we fight to raise good families, better education - and no class of people must ever be above that over anyone else.

We fight for equality - the illegals are fighting for inequality. We have a history of fighting against that you don't have. We ultimately will have the upper hand in that, no matter how many thousands come out to protest and are clueless to the silent majority - ultimately, we are our own leaders - and lawlessness will not must not or ever will prevail.

America has a heart even if you can't see it, the one that gave you these priviledges - not rights - to do the things to our country that you have been doing. And you pulling too hard on those heart strings with false arguments.

Sometimes when you bite the system the day comes when the system bites back. Be a friend - don't force yourself on us, we will not put up with it. You wouldn't put up with people being shoved down your throat in your old country, we will not tolerate that here.

Your government lied to you about America. If you want to be an American, it's time you stopped to learn the truth - not a handout.

Answer 2

This is a very complicated issue. Americans (with the exception of the Native Americans) originally immigrated from another country. I understand that people want to come to American to live. BUT.... I feel that they must do it legally. And I mean all nationalities.
We cannot open our doors to everybody that wants to immigrate here. I feel that there should be limits to how many people we can allow in per year. Then comes the issue of who gets to come.
I feel sorry for the people that come from horrible conditions but I feel worse for the elderly and poor in American that need help. I think we have to look after our own first. (But then again.. when there is a tragedy anywhere in the world... who is one of the very first to respond with help?) Do other countries do that for us?One thing that is really driving me crazy is that all of a sudden we are supposed to change the things that our country was based on for the immigrants. Heaven forbid we offend them by saying the pledge of allegiance, prayer in school and other public places and having the Ten Commandments in Public Buildings. We have to set up translators for all different languages at various places. If they want to live here, then quit trying to change the American way. Learn our language. I think it is a sad state when we can no longer say Merry Christmas just so we won't offend someone. I say to them what I say to the Americans that can't quit complaining. There are planes leaving out of the USA everyday. If you don't like it here, give me a call. I'll come help you pack your crap up to help you move the hell away !

Answer 3

Assuming you're talking about the illegal immigration...

My opinion is that while they are here illegally and in order to uphold the rule of law they should have to pay a penalty, it's simply not practical to deport everyone who is here illegally, so they should be offered citizenship with a few requirements. In the broader sense, we should crack down on people coming across-- increase patrols, and if we catch them on the way, immediately deport them-- while making it easier to immigrate legally.

I think if illegal immigrants started an armed organized rebellion against us, I would have to change my mind about not deporting them. If they suddenly stopped coming over, I would change my mind about increasing border patrols. But I'm not sure anything could change my mind about making it easier to immigrate legally. Legal immigrants are the foundation on which this nation is built, and are one of the primary reasons America is the great nation it is.

Answer 4

I would change my mind if the government gave every American citizen 2.5 million dollars. Only then would I change my views. Because of this illegal immigration problem, I feel all the American Citizens need retribution for putting up with illegal immigration for so long in the first place.

Answer 5

Yes
If MEChA
And LA RAZA
And LULAC
And All Your Other Radical Left Wing
Hispanic Militant Tribes
Led By Vicente Fox, Antonio Villairagosa And Mario Obledo
Marched To The Edge Of The Grand Canyon
And All Jumped To Their Deaths

I MIGHT Change My Mind
No Guarantees Though

Answer 6

Sorry, but no. This is nothing personal. I wish more people would believe that !
But when we have illegals coming here and taking what rightfully belongs to US citizens, it tends to bother us.
There are many Americans that can't get the benefits that an illegal immigrant does.
There is no justice in that.
And to add insult to injury, they have the audacity to walk down American streets waving the Mexican flag. ???????
I just wonder.....how many other countries would put up with that?
How many other countries would allow their National Anthem be sung in a different language?
So, I'm sorry, but no.
When they want to go through the "red tape" and become legal citizens........THAT would have an impact on me.

Answer 7

No laws are made to be enforced not ignored. Why don't we just open the border and let every nation enter and turn America in a 3rd world country over night. Why should illegals from Mexico get all the breaks.

Answer 8

I say build the wall, guard all borders better, decrease the amount of immigrants getting approval for citizenship until we get our illegal immigrant problem to a minimum, and PENALIZE THE HE** OUT OF THE COMPANIES THAT HIRE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS!!!! Nothing will change my view on this problem!!!

Answer 9

Hmmmm ... well IF the pro illegal lobby came up with anything sensible, I would listen ... so far I haven't heard anything that would make me change my mind ... all I hear is the same old claptrap ... "This is our country, we were here first", or "They are only poor people trying to feed their family", or "They do all the jobs Americans wont do" .. none of which are sensible arguments and very far from the truth ... but who knows, maybe somebody some day will come up with something worth listening to ..

Answer 10

Are you talking about illegals? No. They're ILLEGAL. I live just outside of Chicago. Big problem here. They set up stalls that gave illegals citizenship. Free. Easy. Guess what? No one went. What does that make you think? They want to be here, but NOT CITIZENS. They want to make a few bucks, go back, and live like kings, and ruin our economy. Why is that right?