Why does the Bush Administration Want Free Flu Shots For Illegal aliens?

Question

How does one prove he's an illegal? There's no "illegal ID". Ask after the shot maybe? That'll be $20, unless you're an illegal. And have you registered to vote? If GWB insists on pi$$ing away taxpayer monies...at least he should uphold the Constitution, protect our Republic, enforce the laws and ship 'em the hell outta here.
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/10416202/detail.html

But we know they're here working, why can't they pay for the shots like American workers

Answer 1

where can i go get a refund!!!

i just got a flu shot last week, i paid for it and this week illegal are getting it for free?

Answer 2

The article does not state that illegal aliens should get flu shots for free. Try reading it again....it says that everyone who wants a shot should get one from a doctor...doesn't say for FREE! Read:

In an interview with WSOC-TV, Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt was asked if the federal government has any safeguards to prevent illegal immigrants from catching the flu. Leavitt responded by saying doctors should give flu shots to "every person". Secretary Leavitt said, "Most health departments in the country will provide a vaccination for anyone. Our purpose is to vaccinate every person who wants a flu vaccine – we're hoping to increase the numbers of those who want to have the flu vaccination."

Answer 3

Because the flu virus doesn't care whether you're an American citizen or an illegal alien. Immunizing everyone on the territory makes sense. It will reduce your risk of catching the flu as well. A sick illegal alien can still carry the virus.

Answer 4

You concern now is money.
What would be your concern on these flu shots (for anyone) if the guy cooking YOUR lunch at McD's had the flu - b/c no shots?

The way to tackle illegal immigration is to go after the employers. We should also push Mexico to fix their own economy.
If we don't have to strength to do that...

Flu shots, since they are here, I don't want them here and sick.

Answer 5

What bugs me approximately it is the criminal immigrant or citizen with out scientific well-being coverage will could desire to pay for their shot, mutually as the illegals get theirs unfastened. is that this no longer a slap in the face of the criminal fantastically whilst 2/3 of the illegals can probable handle to pay for the shot. pass forward Washington DC, supply them some extra of our tax money.

Answer 6

Lure them to the clinic with the promise of a free flu shot, then put them in a paddy wagon heading back across the Rio Grande.

Answer 7

When was the last time you had the flu? It's not pretty. I don't want to catch it from some illegal working in a restaurant, sneezing on my plate....or working the produce department coughing all over the bananas! Give them the darn shots....to protect me!

Answer 8

Free flu shots for Illegal aliens can only help you. The flu shots are already prepared, and the money has been spent for them. Not using them will only result in waste.

Quit being so bitter about illegal aliens being in our country, and try to find a constructive way to do something about it. Crying to Yahoo! Answers simply will not solve your problem.

Answer 9

Because the flu spreads just as easily from an illegal to a legal as from a legal to an illegal. Containment of viruses is benefical to the country as a whole.

Answer 10

When it comes to preventing an epidemic of the influenza virus, I want EVERYONE to become innoculated ASAP. I agree, that illegal aliens should be restricted from obtaining public assistance, but as far as preventative medicine goes, I say--Give it to them!! Remember: You are very, very likely to be standing in line behind them at Wal-Mart as they cough and hack their pathogens all over your newborn son, so trust me: Don't resist allowing them the shot. Consider it to be charity that will pay off for your health too. (A "win-win" scenario...)