Aren't they being exploited, and won't that remain in the minds of their children for many generations to come creating hatred and resentment and hindering assimilation of their American born offspring? I realize coming here is a quick fix, but is anyone thinking of the long term picture?
2007-08-21 10:02:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
They are better off in their own country. They have no desire to be Americans and this hatred and jealousy of Americans will seep over onto their children.
Long term, they just want to go back to their country of origin in many cases.
2007-08-21 12:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fedup Veteran 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are better off here, otherwise they wouldn't come here. I guess it is exploitation, but can you exploit people who volunteer? Doesn't exploitation involve forcing, coercing, blackmailing, etc...? I think what will remain in the minds of their children is the story of how their parents came here for a better life for themselves.
In the long term picture, I see children of illegal immigrants integrating with American society, and eventually becoming like the rest of the Americans that live here, perhaps with some ethnic twists from their home countries.
2007-08-21 10:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by Pfo 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
This is strange, very strange. It was their decision to come here illegally. Yes, they make more money picking up garbage here than working as an accountant in their own country, which is why they are here. As to their hatred and resentmen, hindering assimilation...
First, most of the foreigners who have come here for the past 150 years or so have not "assimilated", but rather they expect Americans to adopt their culture and life style.
Secondly, again, it is their choice to assimilate or not. Apparently, none of them ever wanted to assimilate, as they REFUSE to speak English.
Thirdly, if they truly want a better life and did not just come here to "take over the country", they will assimilate.
2007-08-21 10:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They shouldn't be here in the first place.. They chose to come here illegally.. I agree they shouldn't be exploited because no one should, but on the other hand I think they should be sent back where they came from and have to pay a penalty for breaking the law by sneaking in here. If this was happening, then there could be no exploitation to worry about
2007-08-21 10:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by ron m 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some what because they have better chance of rising up and achieving a higher success then they would in their country.Also they are being exploited because of globalization yet if they come here they're promised better days , but they should still come legally.
2007-08-21 10:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by Hot as Ice 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree. We need to fix that problem. It's sad that these people were forced out of their countries in the first place and then they seem to see or think that jobs here are better, but in our eyes they are not at all.
2007-08-21 11:34:22 · answer #6 · answered by rmon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
individuals have a real to resent the 20+ million illegals. they're destroying our financial gadget and giving no longer something back. The southwest US isn't area of Mexico! bypass domicile illegals, you mustn't be right here!
2016-10-08 23:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The illegal problem has gone far beyond the stereotypical migrant farm worker. Generations of illegals have produced college educated children and skilled workers that have taken jobs in many fields. It is already a huge problem and what remains in the minds of workers is their notion that they are entitled to the same things that citizens and legal immigrants have.
2007-08-21 10:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
People can't pay illegals to do lousy menial jobs where they are from. As a parent I would rather send my kids to school here in the US.
2007-08-21 10:06:19 · answer #9 · answered by Steve is cool 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are definitely better off here being exploited and abused than they would be in their home country. I can only speak of Mexico, but, the conditions there of the poor are very, very bad by comparison to what they are here.
The long-term picture gives their children & grand-children a chance at survival. As a parent, that would be my only focus.
2007-08-21 10:07:34 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda h 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋