Has anyone from your state, councilman on up, taken a public stand on the issue, either for or against illegal immigration? If a vote were held tomorrow, what would be your choice?
2006-07-12 12:20:59 · 22 answers · asked by gokart121 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Why do I keep asking about immigration? Simple. This is open debate. Questions and answers and challenging and defending answers is part of that.
2006-07-14 06:16:25 · update #1
my state is california.
I can't even say "governor schwartzenneger" with a straight face.
2006-07-12 12:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by jc1129_us 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My state representatives have mixed opinions. The democrats say lets give them free welfare and free college while the republican are against. In my opinion laws and regulations are put in place for a reason. Without them society couldn;t function properly. Yet if they are working legit jobs and having taxes taken out of the checks then yea I say they should be entitled to our benefits. Its bad when some people don't want to work and always want a handout using the excuse they can't find a job. To quote Carlos Mencia," How bad is it when you and someone who doesn't speak english go for the same job and they get it." There is work for anyone is willing most just thinks its beneath them.
2006-07-12 19:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by confuzioncity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no human is ever illegal. This isn't a civil rights question, or an economic question, this is a human rights question. It's no longer about money, but about who gets to live and who gets to die, and NO one has the right ot make that choice.
America thinks this is a great society but i've never seen such potential wasted on deciding trivial matters like who gets to stay and who gets to leave.
All immigrants want is what every American wants, the american dream. Why take that from someone who is willing to risk life and limb to have a small piece of it? We as Americans find it easy to judge from our couches, just change the channel right? People die trying to make it here, and it's a testiment to this country's greatness. But i see it squandered every day when more of my brothers and sisters are booted out for commiting no crime, other than yearning to breathe free...if only they had the right paper work...
2006-07-12 19:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by J.J. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly our MPs (in UK) run scared of standing against illegal immigration as a lot of their constituent (voters) may be immigrants albeit legally in the UK. If they upset the voters they stand to lose their seat on the political gravytrain.
I believe this to be a similar case in the US where, for example (amongst others), the wealthy jewish vote makes any administration think twice about critising Israel or acting against the country.
Its hard making a stand against something that may bite you in the a$$ at a later date.
2006-07-12 19:26:10 · answer #4 · answered by marc k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Colorado I think they are taking a good step in having adults that apply for public aid to show their citizenship. This how Colorado is facing the issue right now. It just shows a part of how the lawmakers feel, but it is something. I would have to find out more about that law before it is passed, but if it is not much more to it than that, I would vote for it.
2006-07-12 19:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a Mexican and a member of the Hispanic Caucus of the Democratic Party. What do you think that sorry bean bandit has to say? The same as the others who want 20 million instant Mexicrats.
2006-07-12 21:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My state representatives are Feinstein and Boxer in the Senate and Berman in the House for the Federal government. Feinstein is up in November. I voted for her before but will vote against her, and Berman, now.
I am voting Republican at the state level for the same reasons. I usually voted Democrats in for the state level, but they divide along party lines on this issue. Accordingly, so will I in November.
2006-07-12 19:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My State Senator went against the people--he is getting plenty of flack now. I emailed him and he blamed Bush for his vote. I don't care for Bush that much but Bush didn't make him vote the way he did. I think this is what many in the Senate will do. Blame others for their vote.
What a World.
2006-07-12 19:33:12 · answer #8 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, are you a reporter or something? You seem really obsessed with this immigration issue.
Honestly, though, I can't really say that I care too much about this issue, mostly because I don't have alot of time to hear about what's going on.
2006-07-12 19:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rep. Lewis (R) CA Had better listen to his voters and enact tough legislation.
Rep. Baca (D) CA Is a latino pandering for the imaginary latino vote. He will be HISTORY, come this November.
As will Senators Boxer and Feinstein, both Democrats, both SPINELESS! They can all get a real job! You know, the ones Americans "won't do".
2006-07-12 19:27:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One rep says amnesty the other says boot them out. The amnesty guy is about to be impeached. SC
2006-07-12 19:22:38 · answer #11 · answered by whitetrashwithmoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋