why can't i and other Americans speak out aginst the rising problem of illegals invading this country, If we do were branded racist.. Well i have a few friends who are mexican who came here Legally and they speak out even louder then i do about illegals! why arnt they branded racist?
2007-07-06 05:12:46 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I'm an American born to Mexican parents. I too am against Illegal immigrants. We're only branded racist by the illegals because we don't want them in our country. I'm tired of them always using the same excuse over and over again. That parts of USA once belonged to Mexico, who freaking cares. that is past tense. NOT now. GET them out of here!!!!
2007-07-06 08:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rosie 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Most of the "Solutions" trotted out amount to arresting a few million illegals and deporting them, or building a massive fence.
Most of the people speaking out about the issue completely ignore the fact that cracking down on the people who HIRE illegals would resolve the problem. Once the jobs dry up, the illegals will leave on their own.
It would be cheaper and easier to bankrupt a few rich white guys with fines and jail time than to arrest millions of Latinos.
When the focus shifts to enforcing existing laws and punishing the people hiring the illegals as well as the illegals, then the people concerned about illegal immigration will be able to more easily differentiate themselves form the jerks who are just using immigration as a means of attacking Latinos.
If we fine business owners $100,000 per illegal hired, and give them a mandatory 5 years / illegal jail sentence, we can put an end to pretty much all the employers in a couple of years.
2007-07-06 05:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because some Americans are very racist. Those of us who are not are branded the same to undermine our concern with the actual problem of illegals.
Racist illegals and legals point to the racist Americans as examples of the treatment and thoughts of all of us towards their whole race. This helps them create and maintain the racist environment needed to keep other illegals from trying to assimilate and make them feel justified in breaking the law.
On here emotions can run high and some of us who are not racist have even lowered themselves to use racist comments in reaction to the racist slurs thrown at us and shoved in our faces.
Due to political correctness and white guilt, calling a white person racist serves to undermine any legitimate point they make.
As long as certain people keep people fighting over race, the illegals will continue as they have.
We can't do anything about them until the bleeding hearts forget race and quit trying to save hurt feelings and just worry about the law.
The worst racists are the illegal supporters who cry racist every time an anti speaks. Because only whites can be racist by PC standards this is a very effective weapon for them.
I was nice and polite in the first part of my answer, and I see people still being rude, so what the h**l, I'll jump in on the rude wagon, i'm better at being rude than polite anyway.
Zarahel, not a problem, I won't ever be in that situation because I have no plans to invade another country illegally and scream for them to give me my rights; I only expect the rights I am garaunteed by MY country's constitution.
And the only reason the Mexican illegals are specificly singled out is because the other illegals are keeping their heads down and hiding. The Mexican illegals are holding illegal rallies and getting in our faces demanding rights they have no right to. They are the ones who have separated themselves from the other illegals. We still want ALL illegals gone, just many of us want them gone the most because they are so racist against us.
2007-07-06 05:35:02 · answer #3 · answered by jessjwoof 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I love how is so easy for some people to say go home, you're illegal & you have NO rights. I hope that none of you get to be in the same situation.
Anyway, people that call you racist because you are against illegal immigration are generalizing just like a lot of people do when they want "the mexicans" to leave.
Jess, I didn't mean for you to *want* to leave your country and "invade" another one. I meant that I hope you are never forced to leave your house and move to another country because you can't take good care of your family with the $2 -3 a day that you are making. Also is very easy to say change things in your country, tell your government to do this and that. You think we haven't opened our mouths?? C'mon!!!
2007-07-06 06:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Zarahel 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You're all racist.
I have First American blood.
Get out of my country!
Just joking, except about my ancestry (partly).
It blurs the lines. Same thing many people do in many issues.
I don't like it. Example: I understand completely why Republicans don't want abortions on demand. I don't have to simplify their arguments or ignore most of the reasons in order to debate the issue, or call my fellow Americans names, or block them. I respect our disagreements and see the patriot behind them, even if I disagree with their position.
What they are doing is racist. Since you aren't Mexican, you can't talk about it, even though we have illegal immigrants from all over the globe coming here of every race imaginable.
They were foolish to make it seem like a "Mexican" thing. They've drawn a lot of heat for nothing.
2007-07-06 05:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It is the simple problem since the 80s. Use the vernacular of political correctness legal status impaired? Would that help? I think not. Honestly I have no problem with the color of someone's skin, it is the way they handle their sh*t. Lead a good life, obey laws, you want in here do the right thing and teach your children how to obey the law. If you work for something versus demanding it we would be much more receptive to your presence. We are a country that believes in hard work (regardless of what many illegals on here say), we do belive in a job well done and doing things right the first time. So come here legally, do the work, and guess what most Americans will HELP you without fighting and marching in the streets. Shocking I know. There are many bakeries and shops around here I frequent and the owners are LEGALS just trying to make their way in this country. Just because their skin is darker than mine makes them no different than my ancestors 100-or 200 years ago.
2007-07-06 05:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's a provocative isse. On one hand, you've got to handle this issue in some way. On the other, you can't be racist in dealings with this. After the World War II it's a common idea that all the races are equal and therefore you don't want to offend anyone!
2007-07-06 05:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by wondersz1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is it that you guys keep asking the same question?
Not all antis are racist- but there are some that are. The reason why some (not all) are called racist is because of the terms used in their questions. For Example- wetbacks, why don't all Mexicans go back to their country? Hispanics have mate like rabbits, etc. That is the reason why some people generalize. Its kind of the same thing as antis generalizing all illegal immigrants to be mexicans.
2007-07-06 05:22:23 · answer #8 · answered by If the mask fits... 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
**this is the generalization of racism**
It seems to be because only white Americans are racist against everyone.... and then black Americans dislike whites and hispanics, although they dislike hispanics more than whites...
and then the illegal hispanics are always complaining about being discriminated against...
Asian, black, and white illegal immigrants seem to be the most quiet about thier illegal status, and try to get visas or some form of legal status as soon as they can...
I am not saying that any form of illegal aliens have a right to be here, but they of all people should be the last to start b***ing about thier "rights" and forming protests and stuff... I get along with most people, but I can't stand watching our military service members dying to protect this country, only to have it over-run by people who don't belong here!! This isn't your country!! GO HOME!!
Anchor babies don't deserve to have rights either... If your parents are illegal, and you were born here, that should not make you legal. Parents of anchor babies should be deported straightaway....
Illegals do not deserve federal funding, the right to be educated in our public schools, free healthcare, and welfare. America has enough problems taking care of it's LEGAL citizens to be worried about how to take care of the illegals. We have so many American citizens without healthcare benefits, and it is wrong that our government is giving money to people who don't deserve it....
2007-07-06 06:19:46 · answer #9 · answered by Jessa 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Firstly, you aren't racist for speaking out against illegals.
In order to divert attention away from the fact that they are blatantly ignoring the laws of this country and are behaving more as invaders than as people who wish to immigrate they are very quick to play the race card. Fortunately, the race card has been so overplayed that it has lost quite a bit of its potency.
Calling an Illegal an immigrant is kind of like calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist.
2007-07-06 05:18:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋