Why do immigrants think that it is a good idea to come to America? It's hard enough to take care of our own.

Answer 1

Unfortunately Mexico is the worst example of this. Mexico is a corrupt cesspool of poverty situated right next to the wealthiest, most powerful country on the face of the earth. It is this discrepancy that makes it so attractive for desperate Mexicans to flee their horrendous situation and to try to find a better way in The USA. The problem is twofold: (1) that so many of them choose to become criminals in the process, and (2) they have no interest at all of becoming US citizens or part of the American society. All they want to do is to take what they can get, which is ten times more than they can get back home, and send it back to their families or sneak their families in later. This is creating an immense problem in the US, and conflicts are bound to increase. I, for one, am sick and tired of having to "press 1 for English", and to me just this one thing alone is a MAJOR issue. Biglingualism should have no place in America; it is a divisive element.

Mexicans think it is a good idea to sneak into the US because the US is a powerful magnet of prosperity; indeed, this has been the reason why immigrants from all countries have been coming to America for over 150 years. Mexico presents a different problem, one which is illustrated by the fact that near the end of August illegal mexicans in Maywood California took down an American flag from in front of a US Post Office and raised the Mexican flag instead while the local police stood around and did nothing. This kind of thing will only get worse, and I heard a news item on Fox News last night which mentioned that there are some places in the US where illegals have the right to vote, which to me is an insurmountable outrage. Why should foreigners have the right to elect public officials who supposedly represent US citizens? Ask your Congressman that one and see what kind or mealy-mouthed evasive answer you get.

Answer 2

But, if an immigrant does come to America (legally), you won't be taking care of them. In fact, 25 percent of all Medical Doctors in the United States are foreign born. So, who is taking care of who?

Answer 3

They feel there is a better opportunity and life waiting for them here than wherever they came from. Trust me, most immigrants take care of themselves just fine once they are here. I hope the United States government realizes that we do need to take care of our own, no matter who they are. There are still children going to bed hungry in the richest country in the world. It's not all beer and Skittles, here, either.

Answer 4

It is a good idea for them.