?who here thinks illegals deserve an opportunity?

Question

how many of you would support this?

Answer 1

I think everyone should have a chance, I support it. and UNITED WE DO STAND 'PEACE'

Answer 2

Its hard question to answer but deporting 12 to 20 million people is non starter. First. immigration system needs a complete overhaul. Second, Independant economists, immigration experts, non-partisan goverment officals, business leaders should come up with a formula for immigration that will balance out inflow and outflows of people. Third, immigration numbers should be based on market supply and demand for workers. Finally, Internet , communication innovations make it more likely people will come over to the Untied States, and also make it likely spawn new paper mills for people wanting to get around immigration regulations. The best solution to immigration is economic developement in the poor regions of Mexico to help reduce the need to migrate. Historically, we have cared about Mexican migration till the 1930s when the USA economy contracted 40% in 5 years. Yet, during WW2 America was short or working so they came with Bareco program with Mexico fill jobs in the Argicitural industries. Yet, during the 1950s Mexican economy was growing faster pace the Mexican president pretty much told Ike to round up migrants and bring them back to Mexico. This was called "Operation *******", they found and deported 2 million people of hispanic decent. Also, a lot of these deported to Mexico were not born in Mexico, did not speak Spanish, they were naturalized citizens that just had family history from Mexico. This deporation of people failed in the end because most return within five years of the 1954 operation. Therefore, mass scale deportation will not work. Fixing the problem is bilateral solution needs to occur before results will be seen.

Answer 3

I do not /would not support that,its far too open a question.An opportunity to go back to their own country's ,or an opportunity to stay and continue to break this nations laws.They had the opportunity to make a choice.Do I try to immigrate to the US legally ,or will I just sneak across the border and become an illegal alien.
I am not without feeling. I do know of the poverty that many people live in in their home country's,but I can not
condone illegal actions of millions of people.

Answer 4

They absolutely deserve a chance - in their own country. They also deserve a chance waiting in line with the other 4 million people world-wide that have started the legal process and are not breaking our laws.

Answer 5

I think that we have to think about this realistically. We are not going to be able to remove the folks who are currently here illegally. There are too many and it would cost too much. Our economy is not benefiting from forcing them to live in the shadows of society & creating desperate situations in order for them to survive. I think in order for them to gain citizenship in this country they should have to turn themselves in and pay heavy fines and taxes for the time they have been in this country.

I don't think we should be so judgemental of those who come to this country illegially. Most come here for opportunity that our ancestors sought out also. Difference is it wasn't as hard for them to be given the opporturny to enter our country legally.

What would you do if you lived in a country that you saw very little opportunity and a lifetime of struggle in order to support your family?

Answer 6

I support the completion of the US/Mexico border fence, employer enforcement, citizen awareness, empowerment of local law enforcement, and state measures that directly address the issue of illegal immigration in conjunction with strong leadership from Congress towards no-nonsense reform that'll make the point that the practice of tolerating, aiding, and abetting illegal immigration/aliens is something that needs to be consigned to the history books. The future is now, 300 million people in the country, 1909 is waaaay back there, it's time to re-evaluate the whole business, and push for better enforcement.

Answer 7

An opportunity to change the way Mexico helps their own citzens. It is a shame when there is but rich or poor, no middle class at all. If we continue supporting illegals we are going to be in the same boat.

Answer 8

I think they deserve an opportunity. Of course with a federal background check and a medical exam.

Answer 9

Illegal aliens had a choice, and with that choice came the opportunity. If they chose incorrectly then they lost their opportunity. I think the American people deserve an opportunity to live in a law abiding society free of people who make a concerted effort to circumvent our laws.

Answer 10

yes the opportunity to self deport

Answer 11

As a legal alien I think they should have the opportunity to return to their country of origin and apply at the US embassy, just like the people who have been dealing with the INS and BCIS for the last decade at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars.