how important is the opinion of the native Americans when it comes to immigration ???

Question

do anti-immigrants really care ???

do Americans care ??? how important is their opinion for other Americans ???

( this question is based in another question asking for their opinion )
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amwm6I7OXcutzsutOsIiNxXsy6IX?qid=20070307122043AAPCm6v&show=7#profile-info-caefe9fcecf0459fc50d20cbc39f206faa

here is my answer since i know they usually do not choose as best answer answers which contradict what they say even if they are facts and they asked for it :

http://www.imdiversity.com/villages/native/politics_law/nam_native_immigration_1006.asp

here is what they have to say :

Between Aug. 29 and Oct. 1, Native Americans from the northern and southern borders met at the first Border Summit of the Americas.

They expressed solidarity with immigrants, took a stance against the projected wall between the United States and Mexico and demanded a halt to the militarization of the border and for the United States to respect the sovereignty of Native American nations.

Many people don't know that there are over 20 tribes that live in the border area who are suffering the consequences of the immigration crackdown.

Federal agents violate tribal land without any regard to the rule of law set by treaties. When on tribal lands, agents invade homes at gunpoint, and demand papers.

by the way i am aware than not every native American will agree with this facts even when the large majority according to this do ....

it is human to disagree but if one ask for a general opinion one should accept the general opinion if proven with facts or am i wrong ???

the Indian nations had said what they think .... so how important is this ????

if this is propaganda where are the facts ???

believe it or not i do agree with many of u however its very comon to see anti-immigrants claiming to be one thing or another to try to make their case ... which i find amusing :)

Answer 1

It is important what Native nations believe. Native people are the founders of this nation. This is their homeland and they need to have a say in how it is governed. And it is definately not propoganda. It is true that Natives (for the most part) support immigrants. Why? Because most of the immigrants that are being targeted are the cousins of current Native people. Just because there are borders that mean something to the government doesn't mean that those borders divide Native people. We should respect the opinons of Native people of this nation. And regardless of the ethnic group, if a whole group of people come together to support a cause then it should be heard.

I am a Native woman. I show solidarity with immigrants (yes, even illegal immigrants)!

Answer 2

I don't think anti-immigrants care. Why? Because they are already living the life the illegals are trying to make. At least most. Also, technically, aren't Mexicans the natives as well? Their opinion should count too, seeing as how the land was stolen. I won't get into that though, the past is the past. That doesn't change them from being the natives though. The opinion of Native Americans should be important too, in fact the most important opinions. It is their homeland.
"We didn't cross the borders, the borders crossed us" is very real.

Once again, great links.

Answer 3

Any American Indian can vote. I am not understanding quite what you are asking. If it is that most discredit their input on immigration; then some American Indians are for immigration and some are against illegal immigration.

The Tohono O'Odham Tribe is not for it. But you should included those Tribes that said they did not want the wall built.

But I don't see any validity to the claims when people state "I am Native American" so my vote counts more. We are all American and thus all our votes count just the same regardless of heritage.

Answer 4

The importance of my opinion on immigration is irrelevant. The importance of my opinion to my legislators and representatives is important.
I care not for the opinions of others, I form my own opinions.
Which part of ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION do you not understand?

"Many people don't know that there are over 20 tribes that live in the border area who are suffering the consequences of the immigration crackdown."
I know of the tribes being affected by the criminal invasion of the masses of foreign nationals onto sovereign American lands, I have friends and relatives living along the borders.

"Federal agents violate tribal land without any regard to the rule of law set by treaties. When on tribal lands, agents invade homes at gunpoint, and demand papers." This is a treaty issue, The tribes affected by this need to have this addressed by their respective governments, Per treaty obligations and agreements. A nation is only as strong as its leaders, if the leaders wont stand up for the people, they need to be voted out at the next tribal elections.

SO, Whats your point?

Answer 5

Their opinions are just as important to me (no more and no less) as the opinions of any citizens. I do not want their rights to be violated. But why is there no mention of the harm being done to Native Americans by illegals? Of their land being invaded and trashed by illegals with weapons? There are many Native Americans on this site who seem to feel as I do. They know that the hispanic illegals do not originate from from here, but south of our border. Too bad they haven't seen or responded to this question yet.
I am a citizen of European and Native American (Cherokee) descent.

Answer 6

I am native american...and I have no problem with immigration.. And why would Native Americans opinion really matter.. it never has been any concern of the government what we say or object. It always goes the way of the non native.. All we have is what we have been taught,.. thats to accept people (immigrates), love others, respect the government, and keep to ourselves.. Dont get into other races problems.. as for the immigration of the mexicans, i dont approve but I see why they are doing it. Our land was taken from us (native americans) and now its being taken away from americans....... like they say 'what goes around comes around"... i know alot of people are gonna hate what i say..but its the truth..... the way i see it..

Answer 7

The opinion of previous Americans (all people in the world are immigrants, none are natives) probably have the same opinion as most Americans toward immigration, which probably are:

- don't make trouble for me

- don't be caught in my lawn without my permission if you still want to be alive

- if you make too much trouble, I will personally drive you out of town

That's it, whether someone is legal or not, they probably don't care.

Answer 8

As the daughter of a Native American....when did anyone ever ask for the opinion of my relatives. Unfortunately this is a mute question. However, I appreciate the fact that you ask it. Always nice to hear someone that cares. Our current government certainly does not care what anyone thinks that is not rich or can help put money in their pockets. We are losing good, young men and women on a daily basis because of the President that Americans put into office. Native Americans know how to take care of their own and could and would have if there was not so much interference from the government. We need to take care of our own land before we care for other lands. To hell with the oil.....isn't that really what the fighting is really over.

Answer 9

They're Americans so yes their opinion matters. But I personally know quite a few American Indians who do not want open borders and want our laws enforced and do not want amnesty given.

They are just as divided on this issue as every group is. All blacks don't support amnesty, all hispanics don't support it either......there is not a 100% group of any particular group that is totally for or against it. As much as it wrankles the feathers of the anti-whites there are even whites who want amnesty. This idea of pitting one group against another is getting old. People have differing opinions and race or nationality have nothing to do with it.

Answer 10

The Border Summit of the Americas was sponsored by delete theBorder.org. This is a pro Amnesty, Pro illegal immigration anti American group. How can you expect anyone to take this garbage seriously? Really? And to try to give this group legitimacy you the try to pass off the opinions of Native Americans (the few that showed up) as the opinion of an entire race? What a joke.