Can a person who generally votes democratic be strongly against illegal immigration?

Question

Sometimes one may not agree with his or her political party on an issue. That is one of the things which makes our political system so wholesome, fair, and representative of the people. Along those lines, I'd love to congratulate and support all of those democrates who DO NOT SUPPORT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION! I've heard the arguments, but I do not understand why anyone would say that it is ok for anyone to reside in the US illegally, without documentation. No one can "take" what isn't theirs and then claim that it's a civil right. Any such person has totally lost their credibility with me.

DEMOCRATS AGAINST ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION:
WE EXIST! Absolutely, no way!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Yep! Here I am!

I typically vote democrat, and overall am pretty liberal in my beliefs. But on the issue of illegal immigration, I have to agree with the other side. They are criminal, they are breaking our laws, and they are doing it as "the easy way". If they want a better life, maybe they need to buck up and change things in their own country.

Answer 2

Yes, a person can vote Democratic and be against illegal immigration. The fact is that both parties cover a lot of different issues. It would be silly to vote one way or another just based on one thing. So you could be against illegal immigration, but still support better education, fiscal responsibility (remember when that used to be a Republican thing?), better environmental law, etc. etc.

I have not heard a single argument against illegal immigrants that is accurate or makes any sense. Arguments that they cost us money are pretty weak, with little evidence to back it up. There are all these myths that suggest that they get special treatment, but the fact is that if an illegal immigrant applied for benefits or social security, they would be found out and deported. You show me an illegal immigrant that gets good benefits, and I'll show you some oceanfront property in Wyoming. The only people that get any support from us are their children, who do attend our schools. You want to turn away children from schools? That is pretty sad. I think it is unpatriotic to suggest that our country isn't good enough to handle the children of migrant workers. We can do anything we want if we try.

Meanwhile, if we caught all 12 million of them today (which is only .04% of our total population) and deported them, guess what? The price of food would skyrocket, because the food industry relies heavily on these workers (who work very cheaply with NO benefits) to fill important manual labor positions that American citizens simply do not want to do. The majority of illegal immigrants work this kind of job, the dirty, bottom of the barrel jobs that no one wants. This would cause an economic crisis in this country that would easily be greater than any supposed money these people cost us today. The cost of getting rid of these people or building a useless fence across the border would make the situation even worse, not to mention cost us billions in taxes that could be put to better use.

Ah, but they are illegal. If they weren't illegal, then it would be ok? If the problem is "illegal," then I agree that illegal immigrants should not be here... but we should provide them with the means of being legal. How many Americans even know what an immigrant has to do to become a legal immigrant? Less than a percentage point. So how do you expect immigrants to find out, when they have less resources and ability to get information than all of us here with computers? Everyone says they want them to go through the process and be legal, but no one wants to help them to do this. This suggests that the REAL reason you don't want them here is the "immigrant" part, and not the "illegal" part. Considering that we are all descendents of immigrants, I think that is pretty sick. As a Democrat, I would think that you would be opposed to racism. If it isn't racism, then what else is there?

Answer 3

I have no faith in the Democrats solving illegal immigration or anything else important. If they solve a problem they loose an issue. They would rather talk about it and beat it to death rather than solve a problem. The current congress has done nothing of consequence in the year they have been in power. Solving illegal immigration simply means controlling the border. Solving the problem of resident illegal aliens is a little tougher but it can also be done at a greater cost which has not been funded by Congress but it can be done. The two problems are separate and distinct and I have yet to see a Democrat even define the distinction.

Answer 4

It may be that due to history(not allowed to vote) and on going prejudice " No one can "take" what isn't theirs and then claim that it's a civil right " that one could careless what the outcomes are.
Especially with one sided groups who want to be superior who could careless about the other groups.
The fact is that it is pure hearsay for each political interest and possibly this type of insanity will change the entire country's perception of other Americans that are ignored,disrespected,different other people regardless of who says what. The worst that can happen is for a good percentage of "Americans "get a taste of an equal slice of humble pie! But of course there are those who rather thrash theirs then to share it with a fellow American. And then one expects loving feedback?! C'mon people get real either we all get along or get it on. Plain and simple no one who has **** has **** to loose right? And the opposite holds true as well....
And just like most so called politically correct wanna bees if I was to start complaining about my freaking disappointments,unachieved goals blah-blah-blahs. Like not accepting my part of the blame. I would easily point fingers at a society that did nothing for a widowed parent raising a child own her own the best she could without assistance from your so called PROGRAMS for being Mexican American and independent. Unlike popular wanna blame beliefs...and being naive all in one. Who have a twisted version of the fact on immigrants issues concerns and so on. So "SINCE YOU ALL DO NOT GIVE A ****" neither do I as long as you do not approach me WITH DISRESPECT.....BUTTOM LINE!

Answer 5

Good for you. I am voting against everyone who supports this latest try at amnesty. This issue is as important as education and health care because it has a huge impact on both. The politicians and people have realized that we must get out of Iraq and it will happen soon, no matter which way I vote. So illegal immigration is at the top of my voting issues.

Answer 6

no matter how one feels about immigration let me just say this: No nation on earth can sustain these kinds of numbers in such a short period of time with no oversight. We are domed as a nation. We will be crushed by the numbers. Then we can all starve together. Oh yeah, I'm a Democrat.

Answer 7

I am. It is illegal for a reason. No country can allow unlimited immigration, because resources are limited.
Unfortunately, this is a major plan to break labor forever, and the people behind it could care less about the public. This is part of the correction for Roosevelt's "New Deal," the wealthy taking America back.
It's an avalanche.

Answer 8

I really don't see the illegal alien problem as a party thing. I see it as an American issue, that affects people of all parties, and one which concerns and angers people of all parties. Maybe we finally have an issue that will remind us to be Americans first, party second. None of the politicians (or very few) are listening to the voices of the citizens.

Maybe its time we all work together. And yes, I do recognize that there are Dems against illegal aliens, as much as there are Reps against it.

Answer 9

Sure. I am. Just because you more strongly identify with a particular political party doesn't mean you have to agree with every position they take. I agree with you... I'm apalled by the idea of just accepting this flagrant disregard for the rule of law in this country. And I'm tired of hearing hard luck stories in the media about these criminals intended to pull at my heart strings. You don't want to be arrested? Don't break the law!

Answer 10

I've never understood how people could be affiliated with one party only. Issues like this come up, and people view it differently. I wouldn't be able to commit to a 'whole political groups' way of thinking. I'd be leery that they can all be thinking and agreeing on the same point of view.