Certain people are angry that the US might protect its own borders, might make it harder to sneak into this country and, once here, to stay indefinitely.
Let me see if I correctly understand the thinking behind these
protests.
- Let's say I break into your house.
- Let's say that when you discover me in your house, you insist that I leave.
But I say, "I've made all the beds and washed the dishes and did the laundry and swept the floors. I've done all the things you don't like to do. I'm hard-working and honest (except for when I broke into your house).
According to the protesters:
- You are Required to let me stay in your house.
- You are Required to add me to your family's insurance plan
- You are Required to Educate my kids
- You are Required to provide other benefits to me and to my family (my husband will do all of your yard work because he is also hard-working and honest, except for that breaking in part).
I
2007-02-01
03:39:28
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If you try to call the police or force me out, I will call my friends who will picket your house carrying signs that proclaim my RIGHT to be there.
It's only fair, after all, because you have a nicer house than I do, and I'm just trying to better myself.
I'm a hard-working and honest, person, except for well, you know, I did break into your house.
And what a deal it is for me!!!
I live in your house, contributing only a fraction of the cost of my keep, and there is nothing you can do about it without being accused of cold, uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and bigoted behavior.
Oh yeah, I DEMAND that you to learn MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can communicate with me.
Why can't people see how ridiculous this is?!
2007-02-01
03:41:16 ·
update #1
Dear Bob,
Don't take this wrong but "I love you man, I really love you!". Thank you for putting it all into perspective for these Pro-idiots. Dude you made me cry tears of joy.
Once again,Thanks
Gianna
2007-02-01 16:45:37
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answered by Gianna M 5
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Lets put this into proper prospective and also add that you have not talked with them but, seeing them cold and hungry in front of your house you say loudly that "there is food and clothing you would gladly give to help, if only someone could do the labor your too lazy or arrogant to do. There happens to be a hole in the back fence you've been meaning to fix, but haven't gotten to and the extra key is left under the doormat, just in case". Once these people get into your house, you treat them like they do NOT exist and only talk loudly to yourself when you need something done by them. Every time they request any payment for their services you threaten to call the police and tell them: "they should be grateful you even give them a roof over their heads. They are lazy, filthy and stupid and they like it that way, which is why you are better than them."
That is a much more accurate perspective on th immigration problem. The Immigration Reform Act of 1987 sets penalties against people who provide false documentation to people for crossing the border or seeking employment. It provides a $10,000 per day per person fine for employing undocumenteds. Its is rarely enforced, and when it is it is politically done and usually only against hispanic businesses. I worked in Pizza Hut, which had about 25% of the work force as undocumented and I KNOW three or four people TRIED to get immigration involved. They HAD documentation, but INS couldn't be bothered. There was no POLITICAL motivation to move against a WHITE company.
I also remember seeing the open gates in the border fence YEARS before the public was told the fence was going to be built. The gates were left open and unattended for DAYS, sometimes weeks because laborers were needed in the fields of California. It still continues to this day, because most Americans don't have any idea of what is happening along the border, and they don't care.
2007-02-01 04:07:03
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answered by georgd58 2
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I have seen this allot so it is a little boring but it is also a good analogy. Like someone else here said it appears that the INS and ICE guys are starting to hear the voice of the American citizens. Raids have been stepped up over the last few months and even places like LA and the East Bay (up near San Fran) are conducting raids. BTW it looks as if the raid in East Bay area may end up in court because it was an inconvenience for the illegals.
2007-02-01 04:05:26
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answered by joevette 6
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Excellent analogy.
On the other hand just think what we could do with good hard working people in our country full of people getting lazier and lazier.
I think the solution is to seal the border now and stop the flood of new illegals.
Recognize that we can never have enough good hard working people here in our lifetimes.
Any child in school should stay in school despite their status. Educating kids is the right thing to do.
Any illegal that graduates high school will be assimilated already and should get to stay and even get in state tuition. We need good kids that want an education. Its good for our country no matter where they come from.
Illegals who are employed and paying taxes and aren't criminals (except for that breaking in thing) should get to stay. They contribute to our economy.
Criminals should be deported after we seal our border so they can't come back.
Illegals who don't work should be sent back. They aren't good for our country and don't belong here.
Gang members should be sent back.
Lets keep all good people here. We need them.
Send the rest back to their own country.
It would work and it would benefit America.
God bless America and all hard working people.
2007-02-01 04:22:34
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answered by Doug 3
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I think a little progress is being made. INS has been conducting raids in Houston. Yesterday they raided a Waste Management Plant and hauled in 53 undocumented workers. All are being deported back to Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador. The sad thing is, most will be right back in about two months. The Texas Border Patrol needs more reinforcement. They just don't have the manpower . Our legislature is in session right now, but heck... alll they are yapping about is taxes. Our legislature is like a Saturday Night Live skit. Our borders are so porous and vulnerable, but that really is not a # 1 priority although it gets lip service from time to time.
2007-02-01 03:50:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Nicely written. And you're right. And Howard K has a point as well, its a good idea to have coverage on your homeowners insurance policy in case someone hurts themselves on or in your property. This is another good reason ppl should always verify that when they hire a contractor for their residence he/she has workers compensation insurance. And if the business owner does in fact run a legitimate operation providing a certificate of insurance should not be a problem. you'll know right away if it when you(the customer asks for it). Sorry i got off the subject, but i figured i would just kill two birds with one stone.
2007-02-01 04:04:57
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answered by Anonymous
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Bob, you do a good job of making it clear but anyone reading immigration in Yahoo Answers has already chosen their side. What needs to be done is organize a movement that lets politicians know that if they do not adopt a strong anti-illegal immigration stance including securing our southern border, jail time for employers hiring illegals, and mass deportation including hunting them down where ever they hide then that pol is out of a job. The vast majority of voters feel this way but if we don't make it very clear that if they don't do something we WILL fire them. I urge all of you right now to stop playing Answers and e-mail your representatives with your thoughts. Then mail my representatives and everybody elses. Let's get this thing rolling and done!
2007-02-01 04:16:32
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answered by Anonymous
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Yeas entering the border illegally is not right but you can't compare that to someone breaking into your house. Its not the same illegal immigrants don't demand to say here. They are ASKING for an opportunity. There are illegal immigrants here with children don't they have the right to have a decent living. Illegal immigrants are not demanding education for their kids most of their kids have this right because they ARE American citizens. What is so wrong about allowing an immigrant to do the jobs that Americans do not want. And what is your language as far as I know the United States has no official language at federal level, English is the practiced national language. I
2007-02-01 04:55:14
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answered by If the mask fits... 5
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Why don't we just deport everyone...you go back to Europe or wherever you came from. Honey, I think that those people you are talking about have been on this continent for much longer that you or your "people". Of course something must be done about immigration but it can't be so cut and dry as saying they can't come here...they are going to come here...you would try to if your salary was only $100 per month and you had mouths to feed. It's about survival. You can be self-righteous and say that you wouldn't get yourself into that situation but you weren't born into it. We can't just close our eyes to the problem. Maybe we should start being just a little more supportive of the economies in out neighboring countries and they wouldn't have to come here.
2007-02-01 04:52:53
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answered by Anonymous
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But Mexicans are Mestizos, and Mestizos are Spaniard and NATIVE AMERICAN mix, dude. The Gringos stole the land from the NATIVE AMERICANS which are also the Beaners. And that is why AMERICA IS AN IMPERIALISTIC COUNTRY. So, it's like if Americans stole the Mexicans house, then the Mexicans clean your stolen house and WHAT? You stole their houses, you stole their land. Now, enough with the stupid house views, the Mexicans buy their houses with money, and the gringos take it away! Look at Real Estate! Damn dude, Houses! LOL
2007-02-01 05:15:21
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answered by Anonymous
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