What are odds of them passing if the american people(the voters) actually were allowed to vote on these immigration bills instead of just the President,Congress etc? Whould'nt it not pass at the polls?
Why are'nt we allowed to vote on this anyway? I thought we lived in a democracy? Surely if this issue went before the voters it would'nt pass would it?
is just me or more and more people more angry about this issue on the illegal immigration bill here daily? Do our leaders in Washington even read boards like these to see how the average american citizens feels about all this.
Somehow I rather doubt their read our feelings of anger here. They would rather cater to the illegals than listen to the taxpayers(their employers) who elected them in the first place.
2007-06-08 03:32:31 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
"Do our leaders in Washington even read boards like these to see how the average american citizens feels about all this."
Probably not - but each and every leader has a feedback page on their website so that we citizens can write and express our opinions.
I recommend using it.
http://www.senate.gov
http://www.house.gov
Be pro-active and let them know that you're paying attention.
2007-06-08 03:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think without a doubt citizens would vote it down in a heartbeat. Even people who would promote amnesty for some, wouldn't go for blanket amnesty and would still want laws enforced, border secured and other things fixed. Too many communities have suffered the ill effects of this to just give a quiet....sure go ahead....let em' all come in. Over and over it's secure the border, speak English and some honest look at how our systems are being abused by non-citizens. Not to mention if something isn't done about this "cheap labor" business.....people cannot survive on minimum wage and even working people aren't making enough to keep afloat. That can't be ignored forever. And our tax dollars can't keep "making up" for what business won't bother to pay and even educated people can't continue to be bumped from jobs for "cheap labor" replacements who are just coming here temporarily to make bucks and then go back to live in their countries wealthy at our citizens expense.
There's alot to this picture and people see it. Alot of lies have been told us and people see us as a nation being sold out for money to the lowest bidder.
I believe it should go to a vote. That is if they can get beyond the bogus ID's and everything to make sure it's actual alive citizens voting and not illegal aliens stuffing the ballot box's with their fraudulent votes.
2007-06-08 03:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe the votes would be counted fairly....I am in the older generation and I feel the elections now are fixed. but if the American people got to vote, yes, it would definitely be voted down....and, no, our government officials do not read these or do not listen...it is all about personal gain...Ted Kennedy is the worse die-hard and sympathizer.....he should worry about Americans living in the streets and on welfare and unemployed...but no, we must feel sorry for all these Illegals...well, they are not our problem and our government had better open their eyes and see that if they pass this bill, there will probably be more violence and crime than before....
2007-06-15 05:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by JJbiker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this bill passes, start teaching your kids Spanish because that's where we will be headed. I live in Los Angeles, and the schools are a joke now, the hospitals are drying up because of the costs for these people, crime is out of control thanks to Latino gangs (MS13 should be considered a terrorist organization), and all this for a cheap head of lettuce? Border security first! Then we can talk about the 12 Million (and I think it’s far higher) people here and what to do with them. My 2 cents...
2016-05-19 22:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by berniece 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way we did express how we would vote in the next if amnesty was passed. Most senators voted on their convictions, and some voted on their next election, it is up to us to let them know that they need to be concerned about out needs not the lobbies, and certainly not the illegals and the group like La Raza that had no problem with enriching themselves at our expense
2007-06-08 03:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by jean 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that this would be defeated in the polls. I hate the way they try to add little things on bills that most people aren't even aware of and push them all through at once. This is a single issue and should be put through as such. Illegal is illegal!
2007-06-08 05:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, if the opinions on here are any indicator, then it would overwhelmingly be voted down.
Personally, it enrages me that the members of congress feel that they can vote against the majority of their constituants in favor of an industry. I think that they are doing a major disservice to this country.
Make the phone calls people. I am telling you, if the members of congress know that they will lose their jobs if they don't do their jobs. And then vote that way!
2007-06-08 03:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We elected them we can vote them out. It is time to off the Dem's and many Republicans The only party that will enforce the laws are the Libertarians... and that ain't happening.
2007-06-15 11:31:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is scary about your question is: How do we know if the people voting are not illegal immigrants. This has been found in every state. In my town, people stand outside grocery stores and register people to vote. I have yet to see any of them ask for I.D.
2007-06-08 03:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I am guessing the American People would vote overwhelmingly to have the existing laws enforced.
2007-06-08 03:50:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋