As an American citizen, does it bother you when illegals call you racist after they break the laws of the US?

Question

I am an immigrant myself, and a US citizen. I love this country amd even though i value my traditions and herritage, am extremely proud of being an american citizen!

I find Americans are warm accepting people of different races and ethnicities. Why cant we all as Americans stand up for our beautiful country and not be intimidated when someone who broke the law and disrespected the country says you are a racist when you call them out on it???

Answer 1

Of course it does; it distracts others from the main issue of them breaking the law.
You are a legal immigrant and had to pay to be in this great nation; does it bother you that you had to pay much more then an illegal alien will if they get amnesty?

I am not a racist or a bigot no matter what some say. I do love the USA and am told I should follow and obey the laws( which I do) so I feel a slap in the face when those that don't are given a free ride past the very laws they broke!

Answer 2

I'm not sure how this all became a purely "Hispanic" issue. The law says you can't come here illegally and remain here illegally. The color of a persons skin, their national origin or religion is irrelevant and a cop out for those who have no argument to justify the criminal actions of these illegal aliens, whether they come from Mexico or Dublin. Any yes, those of non Hispanic origin are just as guilty and wrong as those of Hispanic Origin. There just happens to be more of the Hispanics, although that should not factor into this debate at all. I'm not sure why these people feel so special and privileged. Its arrogance of the highest level. They have nothing to say from the second after their foot crossed the line illegally. We make the rules, we make the laws. Don't like it? Leave. As Americans, we gave an inch and they took a yard. Now they want to insult us? Illegals should have quit while they where ahead. Now the problem is they have pissed off the average American and that is a problem, as the failure of this new law shows. You have insulted us, took advantage and rather than say thank you, you bit the hand that fed you. Now you will feel the backlash...legally, of course!

Answer 3

I think that the claim that "Most illegal aliens from south of our borders fit the following profile, written in the imaginary first person for clarity..." is a joke. I know some people feel that way but it is over the top and trying to incite animosity toward hispanics. They do come here for a better life. Not surprising but everyone should be coming here legally. Enforcement of immigration law is not racist because it applies to all races. It doesn't say hispanics are barred from entry in the US. The pro-illegal alien groups are just using the racism argument because white people are traumatized with race issues due to slavery and the civil rights era. I have found that generally every ethnicity has a degree of racism. I think that hispanics are in favor of illegal immigration because it benefits their ethnicity. To support an amnesty is actually racist because it disproportionately benefits hispanics whereas legal immigration allows all ethnicities to benefit. There are so many different ethnicities waiting in line that it is unfair that hispanics who have broken the law would benefit from this crime.

Answer 4

It does not bother me. Usually I end up getting called some kind of name. Most people have a hard time dealing with the facts, and not just their feelings on the situation.

It is not a matter of race when it comes to illegal aliens. I do not care if you are White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, or a mix, if you are here illegally I DO NOT WANT YOU HERE. It is that simple. Now, is it my fault that 90% or more of illegals in this country are of Hispanic or Latino descent? Nope. It is like triage, do you treat the guy with a splinter in his finger first, or the guy with a sucking chest wound?

That is about as smart as saying that NBA officials are racist because they call more fouls on blacks in the NBA than whites. It is just the law of percentages and averages. We do not have many blonde haired, blue-eyed Germans coming into the country illegally. Deal with them after the biggest problem is taken care of.

Answer 5

You are a citizen of the United States Of America, they are all Americans if from North or South America. There used to be a big scream from the left on the racist word but it been used so much it slowly losing it steam & they use it when there is nothing left for them 2 say.It' a catch all word. Except the Attorneys & ACLU.& other groups they use it a lot.Money maker. Just my thought.

Answer 6

Well I am an immigrant, I would not say illegal because I do have documentation that says who I am and where I am to be found if they need me. Which some Americans don't even have. I think it's sad and stupid because who the F* decided you belong on this land and you belong on that land? Now, my problem is I agree with America and they have rules and are organized and that is why they are not like Mexico, to name one, and that is why people want to come here. That is not a crime at all. Now, I also agree with you about the racist thing I dont think it's a question of racism I think its just Americans trying to protect their country, sometimes in the wrong way. I do not break the law and I abhore those who do whether they are immigrants, americans or whatever. I think what needs to happen is that there has to be stronger rules placed. Everyone who is coming in must get documented, fingerprinted, hey I even welcome dna gathering if it helps because if it will keep us safer and more organized then so be it. I think it's a small price to pay for being allowed in the country. I think though, that whatever they do to immigrants they should do to AMERICANS already here. DNA, fingerprinting and documentation for EVERYONE as well as citizenship tests. Why? Because how in the world do you ask immigrants to take a test on American culture, history etc. when their OWN AMERICANS don't even know their own culture or history hell most of my american classmates failed that subject ...our valedictorian was an immigrant, illegal so talk about Americans being fair and warming...not really and not all. I agree, you break a rule your out but what just immigrants and illegals? Why not everyone? Americans included? See it all opens up a whole pandoras box issue thing and that is what needs to be discussed thoroughly ....by bush and others who want AMerica to supposedly be the land of the free and blah blah fair rights etc. Now, see what you did? lol.

Answer 7

No,when they resort to calling me racist it doesn't bother me at all. It only shows that they know i'm right and since they can't win the arguement they name call and throw tantrums like children. It's kind of funny at times actually.

Answer 8

One of the funniest t-shirts I have ever seen said:
immigrant rights are human rights

of course they leave out the word ILLEGAL but it was worn on May 1st..so I'm sure it's safe to say they were talking about illegals

It's like saying cat burglar rights are human rights

Answer 9

It does not bother me, I just think it is stupid. Illegals are not a race. They can be from any country.

But the Mexicans automatically think you are talking about then, then they say 'racist.' And it is still stupid because Mexican is not a race. Mexican means that you are from Mexico. Hispanic is a race.

Answer 10

As a legal alien & then naturalized US citizen, the only thing that irritates me is when an Illegal Alien says "don't call me a criminal, just because I broke the law" - like they're too stupid to understand that that is the definition of a criminal....it's someone who broke the law !