IS illegal immigration a social crisis in america, or is it all just hype?

Question

How much of a problem is it REALLY?

Answer 1

it is a HUGE problem in the border states and has been for a long time i live in southern california and have since 1970 and most of the cities in L A county are so mexican english is useless in many of these cities, our schools are a joke as they are so overcrowded it is something you have to see to believe.dont even bother going to the e.r as the wait is so long unless you are critical you will not be seen for 9 hours . also when they live 10 ,12 people to a house cause they have ther cousins and uncles all crammed into a house built for 6 and they all have cars where do you think they park? the street of course. this a quality of life issue it is not an accident that the areas with a large mexican population have lower property values compared to the cities that dont. it is not racist to say they do not have the same outlook on homeowner ship either as many let their homes go in disrepair and grafiiti is everywher they go these are facts and before you call me racist my wife is mexican decsent her dad came here legally and both of them do not want our kids to live in these areas either cause of the quality of life issue i mentioned

Answer 2

This is a really tough question. On the one hand, illegal immigration has been straining our welfare system and our workforce to the breaking point. On the other hand, the large amount of workers who are here illegally are still contributing to our economy. In short, I don't believe it's hype at all. If an individual wishes to live in America, they should do it the legal way and apply for citizenship.

Answer 3

The people who think it is just hype do not see how much it costs to have these people here.

Even Puerto Rico is a big problem. Those people can get in legally by buying a plane ticket and the next day file for welfare. We have to subsidize US companies to go there to provide them jobs. Oh yes I almost forgot, they don't pay income tax in Pueto Rico. Don't you think it's about time to give them their Independence?

I get so tired hearing that Illegals do work that no one else will do. They take far more in social services than they ever contribute.

Answer 4

It's hype of course, Ever since Europeans started coming to US, there have ALWAYS been "illegals". Only in those days illegal was someone too lazy to ask for citizenship-it was granted to absolutely anyone, including criminals, who ran away for European jails...That's a fact.
Every now and then an amnesty is passed legalizing most illegals. Every generation hates its illlegals, but their kids are US citizens, so noone cares about their illegal parents...
I think anyone who has a job and has been paying taxes ahould be given a chance. We are not criminals.

Answer 5

HUGE PROBLEM!!! It is not the fault of the immigrants however. It is the fault of the current administration which is not enforcing the hiring laws in our country. If the Bush Administration would enforce our existing hiring laws the illegals would have very few jobs to chose from (in effect boosting our economy) and if they modify our existing school and health care laws the illegals will not have any services either. The illegals will either revolt, die or leave... I am guessing that they will leave... Adios Amigos!

Answer 6

Tear down the boarder between the USA and Mexico and take over the country and made them another state added onto the U.S. .
This would cure the problem of illegal immigration and make the U.S.A. even bigger and stronger then it currently is. I think it would be a profitable idea. What do you think ?

Answer 7

i wouldn't say its a crisis. But it is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed - like many other social issues.
but for most people, especcially in areas where there aren't any illegal immigrants, it isn't an everyday issue.
well, that's what the government is there for - to work on these types of issues.

Answer 8

If anyone thinks it's a hype, then they haven't thoroughly researched the issue, they don't live in a border state or they wear rose-colored glasses or they live with mom & dad and haven't a clue what the real world is like.

Answer 9

sure. i'd say in spite of the indisputable fact that that if Latin u.s. became richer it may sparkling up unlawful immigration. And starting to be a wealthy usa isn't only a remember of political will. in spite of the indisputable fact that many may pick to believe so, reason they see themselfes as culturally more desirable. in spite of the indisputable fact that virtually all white Latin American are from center or top practise, there are a form of non-whites on those practise. comparing with different multiracial international places racism in Latin u.s. is extremely low, the issue is that lack of training of the poorer practise, what's an impediment for them to get better jobs. In Latin u.s. there is no longer a feudal equipment, yet poverty. actual elections are held in all Latin American international places yet Cuba. All activities are represented. If no longer, how may socialists like Hugo Chávez, Evo Morales or Rafael Correa be ellected? compared to contained in the U. S., in Latin u.s. all citizes has the right of free healthcare and free training, in spite of the indisputable fact that it lacks high quality.

Answer 10

it's a joke!!!!!

illegal immigration only becomes an issue when politicians feel the need to make it an issue for their own political gain!!!!! it has existed for over 100 years.... and the u.s. still hasn't gotten serious about address the issue