US Citizens: Do you have friends, acquaintances who are illegal aliens...?

Question

...If so, does it affect your opinion on immigration issue?

Answer 1

Probably, but I don't know who.

Sort of.

The fact that I am sure people I know would be hurt by mass deportations is one reason why I'd be OK with amnesty for screened (non-gang) people here (not absent family) IF we solved the problem and enforced laws going forward, even though I am anti illegal immigration. The other big reason is that I think 80% of them aren't going anywhere, any way, if only because people can't stand to deport the good sort, and that the only way to kill amnesty is to cut a deal with the guest worker/slave labor types. I think in the long run we would have both the guest workers and the illegals here. I also think that Mexico, who really causes problems about taking its criminals back might be better persuaded to take the 302,000 from our state and local jails this year as well as those they take from our federal jails if we made it a trade for amnesty for the good sort.

Answer 2

I did, until I found out he was illegal. I couldn't see myself hanging with a law breaker, advantage taker. He came here took advantage of our system (by not obeying it), made a ton of money (off the books) and went back to his country practically a rich man. It is not fair to all of us americans born and raise who struggle to get somewhere in life and these people come in reap the benefits that I cant even get as an AMERICAN CITIZEN and then leave, only to return in the future to take advantage again. This sucks! Close the border. And remember.....dial 1 for english! The nerve of some people.

Answer 3

I Wouldn't sink that low to be friend with a illegal alien but I do have friends who are immigrants who came here legally from Mexico and South America.

Answer 4

yes i have loads of friends & acquaintances & i'm for immigration Reform for all illegals! All there doing is the jobs, that legal people dont want to do.

Answer 5

Um, provided that he's MARRIED to a US Citizen, he won't be an unlawful alien. An unlawful alien comes right here without suited documentation and no US better half. maximum in all likelihood, all he needs is his eco-friendly card which must be enormously elementary to acquire provided that he's MARRIED to a US Citizen.

Answer 6

Yes and yes.....And whats changed my opinion on this issue is, all the hate against illegals, from people here, so I would like to thank all those anti illegals for changing my mind! You made it so easy for me to support amnesty.....

I decided to support amnesty, because I know illegals and they are good, hard working people who are only seeking a better life....!

Answer 7

No and I am for immigration into the United States.

Answer 8

Yes I do and Yes it does, is very hard to try to emigrate to the USA legally I know must of the people don't care or understand but when someone offer them a job where they going to make in one hr. what they make in 2 or 3 days trust me they take the risk to come to the USA many die many get arrested and many make it.

Answer 9

Yes and Yes. It should affect my opinion. Actually I believe it gives me a better viewpoint of their valuable contribution to our economy. And gives me insight on how IMPOSSIBLE it would be for them to come to this country legally. If you don't believe me, do some research.

Answer 10

Yes to both, seeing the hardships and the sacrifices that they make gives me a better understanding of what is going on in their country and ours as well.