Should "anchor babies" be taken from their mothers and raised as wards of our country or if possible by the

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same American couples that wait in long lines(sometimes looking abroad)to adopt because they love children but cannot conceive? Let's see you have a mother who has-broken the law, showed immorality by trying use their child as a tool towards possible American citizenship (and all the perks), lacks any understanding of the consequences of their actions, and, seemingly has no ability to financially support their child. On the other hand, you have American citizens that love children so much that they go through enormous lengths just to have a child to raise- even if it isn't "theirs" and are in a much better position financially (and probably morally, maturity wise too). Would separating "anchor babies" and moms be the most inhumane thing ever like I'm sure many will tell me or would it actually be the most humane thing we could do for these children; in addition separating the mother (and deporting her)and "anchor baby" would discourage the whole scenario from reoccuring wouldn't it?

babysisterch- no, I do not have any children of my own (I do consider my lady friends daughter as mine and vice versa because her father lacks the ability to support her) because I have been waiting until I can financially support my child so I don't condemn them to a live of poverty unless I break a law; should I rob a bank, extort someone, kidnap someone, etc. to gain money so I can afford my child? Don't the parents who cannot afford to raise children bear any responsiblity for putting their children in jeopardy when they have every ability to simply prevent becoming pregnant in the first place? These "mothers" have broken the law, failed to act rationally with regards to the consequences of having a child without being able to support it and in regards to the legal ramifications of their actions, and, in some cases, are immoral/devious by using a child as a quick route towards gaining citizenship (and all the perks that entails). I say these moms are callous, ignorant imbeciles.

Randa-I am only talking about "mothers" that are illegally inside the US with the express intention of having a child born here to gain citizenship.If breaking the law is not immoral what about the fact that many immigrants have children with the express purpose of using them as a tool to gain American citizenship?Lets see- who dehumanizes life more?Someone who has children they knowingly cannot provide for and subjecting them to a live of poverty or someone that wants to provide children with more opportunity?I'll skip the subject of "white couples" because that actually seems a bit "racist" to even address.As for adoption,I do agree that all children, regardless of color,deserve love and compassion;I disagree that "white" couples do not adopt outside of color lines and you are also forgetting then that the US is also the most ethnically diverse country on earth.If I make this about "race" as you are trying to, isn't the Latino/Hispanic community going to comprise the largest US race?

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these mothers have done all in their power to provide a better life for their children, and you want to punish them for it? Do you have any children? If you knew they were destined for a life of poverty and hardship and an early death, unless you broke the law, would you act?or would you let them suffer.

And sorry to say, most americans looking to adopt don't want "brown" babies

Answer 2

there is no such thing as an anchor baby. even if the mother or father comes here illegally that doesn't automatically put them in line for citizenship. the only way that child can help it's parents in gaining citizenship is applying for the parent once the child has turned 21 and at that time the parent would still have to return to their home country and wait for a waiver that may or may not be approved. anchor babies are a myth

Answer 3

I dont wish on anyone that their child be forcibly taken from them. You are cruel. I feel for the Americans, and all couples that cannot have children and so desperately want them, but it is never a good thing to take a child from a parent that wants them, as long as they are not abusing them. If you are here in the US and choose to have a baby that is your business, the child cannot make the government keep you here. They cannot even help you get a visa until they are 18 years old. I wonder how you would feel if someone stole away your child!

Answer 4

The anchor baby should be sent back with the mother. There are enough children put up for adoption to take care of without adding the anchor babies to the bunch.

Answer 5

Your question presumes facts not proven: (1) Every foreign mother who has a child here has not necessarily broken the law; (2) Immigration law es considered regulatory, not malum in se; therefore, your argument that it's somehow "immoral" to be in the United States without the proper documents, and give birth on this land, completely fails; (3) Not all American couples go through "all sorts of lengths" to raise children -- in fact, I see on too much of a regular basis "American" - let me be clearer -- white -- couples treating their children poorly, dressing their children shabbily (if at all), smoking in the car with the windows closed, dragging their children behind them in dirty clothes, without shoes. Are you talking about these so-called 'loving' American couples?

And, maybe American couples who can't have babies instead of focusing on all sort of alternative impregnation methods, should look to adopt children who have truly been given up or abandoned. Believe me, there are plenty around. Unfortunately, for those so-called 'loving' American couples -- those babies are not white. And, their so-called "love" for any baby to love simply doesn't cross the color line.

And, in that way, they are a lot like you (just empathizing with those who look like them.)

But you are the one who loses: In failing to humanize the mother who risks her life to bring her child to this land for a chance at a better life, you dehumanize yourself far more.

Answer 6

Send them back with the parent. Or the parent should give up all rights permanently to adoptive parents. Having children is not a free pass ticket.

Answer 7

Yes...Why should having one kid enable 50 people to come here legally...If your here illegally then having a kid here shouldn't get you automatic citizenship...Until that happens though we should tell these criminals, your kid can stay but you can't. This will never happen though. The US is doomed to be broken apart because of illegal immigrants from Mexico who refuse to learn or speak English. Twenty years from now New Mexico will include Texas, California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Colorado...and will be part of Mexico...

Answer 8

I understand your reasoning, but I doubt that would ever happen. Society then would have to look at woman who abuse alcohol and drugs during pregnancy - they are knowingly causing harm to their children but they too are allowed to continue this act and keep their children if they want to.

I don't believe society will cross that barrier any time soon if they ever will. I think child custody cases have to be adjudicated on a case by case basis.

Answer 9

The anchor babies should be deported along with their parents. I don't believe in separating families.

Answer 10

NO the rules should be changed that in order to become an American citizen by birth alone, at least one parent must be a full citizen. very simple.