are Americans scared?

Question

Many ppl seem to hate illegals, they want them deported back to wherever they came from. They see illegals as enemy, they see them as thiefs and criminals.. Are we americans scared??
-Somehow we know that if Illegals get amnesty, they'll have a chance to be legal in the US.
-some maybe scared that these people are going to have more opportunities to succeed and get better jobs. They are forced to do hard low-paying jobs because of their status in the US.
-But once they get a legal status, they're going to have equal rights as anyother american, so they'll obviously start working for higher-paying jobs.
-I believe many americans are scared because they know this will happen.
-the same happened w' african-americans, once they had equal rights as the whiteman, more blacks started to go to school and get better jobs.
-so are you afraid that this will happen??

Answer 1

They have what is called scared of the competition, because that is what it will become. Americans, if this is true, we are all here to get ahead, so go for that American dream and don't be afraid. If all Americans believed in THEMSELVES they shouldn't feel that way!

Answer 2

There is some truth to what you say, however I don't think that is really behind the anti-immigration United Statesian thinking. This looks like a good place to point out that there is no such a thing as ‘American’ nationality, America is not a nation America is a continent with many nations in it. The US never named itself the name of the United States is a designation it comes from the end of the Declaration of Independence, "WE, therefore, the Representatives of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in GENERAL CONGRESS, Assembled...". The preamble to the U.S. Constitution reiterated the phrase: "We the People of the United States..." (The authors of these two documents probably used the phrase "united states" in place of a list of colonies/states because they remained uncertain at the time of drafting which colonies/states would sign off on the sentiments therein.) The geographic term "America" specifies the states' home on the American continent.

It is therefor incorrect to refer to US citizens as Americans with the intent of denoting citizenship, or the United States as America with the intent of denoting a nation. Americans have a term for US citizens, we are called United Statesians by the rest of Americans, to say American with the intent of denoting citizenship or America when we mean the United States reflects poorly on our attitude towards the 70% of Americans that are not United Statesians.

That said, the people that would go after the higher paying jobs will be part of the second generation of United Statesians and most of the third generation. By then most of the people that today oppose the legalization of IA (Illegal Aliens) will be retired or about to do so.

Answer 3

Wait, you left out the identity theft, grand larceny, drug rings, human trafficking, and the laundry list of other crimes! Oh, and also, you left out the decades of bypassing the voters on the border enforcement issue.

Illegal immigration's not a new problem, and US citizens aren't going to go quietly on this one anymore. America's not for sale.
If that means voting out every single solitary one of our politicians that even smells like they've got a conflict of interest on border security, so be it. If it means 10 million people joining hands along our side of the border, then let's do it. You've heard of 'hands across america'? We do that kind of stuff just for charity.

The law's the law, and I'm sorry that the law doesn't benefit you, personally, or whomever you fraternize with/represent. Nonetheless, the law will be enforced, and the whole situation with Mexico and other countries is gonna change. We've tolerated abuse for years and years, because politicians previously succeeded in sweeping this one under the carpet.
Now that the facts are on the table, though, no amount of rhetoric is going to really make a dent in the resolve to nail this one down at all 4 corners.

Legal immigration is acceptable, substitutes are not. Period.

Answer 4

There is no way to answer this to your satisfaction. We are not trying to keep down any race, just prevent illegal immigration and deport those illegally here. We are confused and angry because our government doesn't respect the wishes of the people, only corporations. And where did you get the idea that illegals are forced to do the lowest paying jobs because of their 'status'? They have the best paying jobs in my town.
Deep concern for our citizens and our futures translates into racial fear for you. That is ignorant. I guess if a black man breaks into my house it's racist of me to have him arrested or to defend myself. Don't worry, though. We are taking action against illegal immigration all across this great land, one town, city, and state at a time. Our concern is a great motivator!

Answer 5

No, it doesn't scare Americans. The fact that people hop a fence and start living off of our government and its policies ticks us off. We don't want them out because we're "afraid", we want them out because they're ILLEGAL. Lots of people argue that it is cruel just to deport them because living here is sooo much better then what they are deported to. To that I say, take your turn and wait. There are thousands of other people waiting to get into our country the LEGAL way. If they can get into America and get jobs it isn't fair to the other immigrants who are waiting and doing things the legal way. But all in all I don't think we're afraid of illegals, nor would we be if they gained legal status.

Answer 6

African Americans were forced over here. They were not asked and they had no idea where they were going and what was going to happen to them. Hispanics on the other hand choose to cross our borders illegally.

I teach elementary school and one of the statements my students constantly say is "______________ is cutting in front of me (or them)." When we are children we understand the fact that their are rules and procedures for things. We wait in line for everything in our society. How would you like it if the norm was everyone started cutting in line and making up the rules to fit their situation.

This simple analogy fits the immigration issues that we have all been hearing about. I would love for our hispanic population who is here illegally to complete the paperwork that is neccessary to join our country and assist with the responsibilities that come with that honor. While they are waiting of citizenship they can not cut in front of other to be immigrants from other countries who have been waiting years. Once an individual decides they want to join our country they need to get at the end of the line and wait their turn just like our ancestors.

I am completely against granting amnesty. If there contry is that messed up then they need to work on fixing the problem that lies within their boarders while they wait for their citizenship into the US.

Answer 7

We don't want to have happen to our entire country what the illegal immigrants who left California in this article noted has already happened to California. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-quadruplets28jul28,0,931508.story?coll=la-home-headlines

I want the problem fixed, then would go for amnesty of screened illegals, but NOT with the ability to bring in other family except through existing quotas. That would hugely increase the number which is already causing our schools and services to fail.

However, I don't know how to enforce the family provision. I understand that about a third of all the illegals currently here are family of those given amnesty in 1986. What does that say for the future?

I think we need border security and interior enforcement and dismantling of the benefits INCLUDING SCHOOL and employment magnets that bring them here. Otherwise they will just keep coming. With that I'd give the screened amnesty. I don't think it's fair to those legally trying to come in, but I can't see any of us, including myself, sitting through years of deportations of the 'good sort.'

Answer 8

Personally, I am all for immigrants applying for citizenship and becoming American citizens, but to give Illegals amnesty is like telling people with arrest warrants that they have been magically exonerated. Either they work within the law or get out. They are criminals no matter how you spin it.

Answer 9

Are you saying that you LIKE things that are "illegal" ~ you take a liking to criminals?....... do you not have any morals or standards of living that any mexican will be accepted by you regardless of their behavior.
You must come from a dysfunctional family, where ethics and morals are absent. Why would any decent person, want a immigrant that has demonstrated their inclination to break laws- to become a citizen in reward of the actions?.

Your name suits you well.. you are very cunning and sly!

Answer 10

Call me old fashioned.. my grandparents came to this country legally. They spoke no English until their children went to school, and taught them what they had learned. They respected this country and all it stood for.. they felt honored to say the pledge of allegiance, and placed their hand over their hearts every time they saw our flag.. There was great pride in this country as I was growing up.. men and women were not afraid of teenagers attacking, and if one stepped out of line, an adult stepped in. I did the same when I had my own children.. doors were not locked.. neighbors actually got to know neighbors..
The word here is legal.. come back legally, learn to speak English, honor our ways, our flag, and all this country stands for.. do not try and change us to be what you left behind.
Am I afraid, no.. I am however, angry

Answer 11

I'd say we're more pissed than scared. We don't like ppl who cut in line. Legal immigrants wait years for the priviledge of entering this country. Illegals just jump in without regard for anyone but themselves. America is for the underdog, not the cheat.