Why Americans are more bothered about immigrants forgeting abt the fact that they themselves were immigrants?

Answer 1

because the immigrants years ago came to this country the proper way, we in this country have laws to follow. and if they want to come this country, they also have to follow the laws . us taxpayers cannot afford any more freeloaders.

Answer 2

The early immigrants arrived without visas because there weren't any: the Puritans left England to be able to worship freely and govern themselves. About a hundred and more years ago, there was a movement to restrict immigration from countries like Ireland, Poland and Italy, and to favor Northern European immigrants. In the 1920s some strict laws were enacted. Every new group that has come to this country has experienced some hostility, but has still managed to become American. These days there are worries about terrorism, drugs, crime, fanning out from some immigrants, who are then confused with the entire group. And illegal immigration provokes intense dissatisfaction among law-abiding Americans. And the fear that wages will be depressed because immigrants are prepared to work for less. This nation has in the past found a way of resolving these problems and I believe it will do so again.

Answer 3

People are forgetting that when the puritans and Europeans came to this land - they were the illegals. There was nothing that gave them a right to the continent. They stole land from the native people and behaved like terrorists. We are a country that was founded by terrorists (I know that this is a broad simplification). If you have doubt, check out the massacres against native nations (including those in central and south America). What was the Boston Tea Party if not an act of terrorism? I believe the revolution was necessary, however, we cannot look at history with rose coloured glasses. It is what it is.

Americans are freaked out by immigrants because they are greedy and think that they will loose possessions and benefits (to the answerer that talked about free health care - what country do you live in? It can't be the US - that is not an option here). They fail to see the truth - a fair portion of illegals are doing work that no citizen would do regardless of the money. They keep food prices low and contribute to the niceties of a civilized society. So before you judge, go work in a field for a day or hang out in an alley waiting to called for work.

Answer 4

I cannot speak for all Americans. But take my case: my fathers family came to the US in the 1820's and my mothers side of the family came actually in the late 1700's. So I guess when you have separation of more than 200 years from your families immigration, it is hard to understand it. Also keep in mind that at that time all the immigrants ( other than slaves or indentured servants ) were basically W.A.S.P.'s, and I think people have more of problem currently with immigration because of the variety of cultures and races that are immigrating ( I personally couldn't care less one way or another ) rather than the fact that they do not realize that everyone immigrated here at some point. Perhaps everyone should leave and give it all back to the native Americans, but oh wait, they are not really native Americans either but rather displaced Asians that immigrated here thousands of years ago.

Answer 5

American's are not typically bothered by immigration per say. We are concerned about illegal immigration and it's effects on our ecomomy, tax rolls and security of our nation.

The crux of the problem is that the immigration process need to be stream-lined, or made more efficient, which is not an area that the gov't is any good at.

Answer 6

The former immigrants did not get welfare, free medical care, or free education. They did not send all their money back to the old country. They learned English and did not teach their kids the old language. They did not insist that their kids be taught in the old language at school. They assimilated into society. They did not form gangs and sell drugs. They worked hard and paid taxes.
They did not flaunt the flag of the old country and fly the American flag upside down. They did not announce that they were going to take over America and claim it as their own.
So what's your question?

Answer 7

Honestly, I am not sure that Americans are that bothered by this issue: it is an issue that politicians have used to manipulate rhetoric. This was not an issue until elections started rolling around. Watch: when election season is over, this issue will disappear and then reappear when elections come around again.

Answer 8

We are not against immigrants that come legal, its the ones who are not legal we are against.
Do you really understand the difference between legal and illegal. Like someone stealing a ID that's illegal. Filling out the proper papers and proving who you are and that you came here with permission that's legal. Sneaking across a border or overstaying a visa, that's illegal. Working without permission when you came as a visitor to this country, that's illegal. Voting without being a citizen, that's illegal. Illegals tend not to care about the U.S. many won't learn English. Legals the ones who came here with permission usually are more law abiding, learn English, and make good citizens.

Answer 9

Good Point! I Guess Cause we still remember the atrocities we were responsible for when we were immigrants or pilgrims. If ignorance is the father of sin then fear is the mother of ignorance ...only calm clarity of thought can begin to solve these problems .

Answer 10

My grandparents came here legally and were here to stay. They were educated people and taught their children to value education. We are nobody "special" but as my grown son said, (when I needed three references to go back to school) "You raised three kids who haven't done drugs, done time, or done anything else to cost the taxpayer money. What more could they want?"

The same can be said of most of the tribe my grandparents engendered, teachers, pastors, policemen, firemen (to the third generation), pilots, pharmacists, government workers, officers in the armed services, union officers (and others anti union), electricians, air conditioning experts, among many others.
In sum, contributing Americans.

Answer 11

Well said, John Q. I agree with you 100%.
You deserve Best Answer recognition.