After all, who did the robber hurt? The money is insured to boot...
2007-09-02 14:28:03 · 18 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, it is not the same.
Amnesty for immigrants who came here illegally is more akin to a changing of immigration rules.
Theft is theft, and it directly hurts the one from whom the thing is stolen.
2007-09-03 05:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solution for illegal aliens is not an easy one, or one I believe most people have given much thought to. Let's start this scenario with passing a law saying all IAs will be deported starting tomorrow. I think I remember someone claiming there is over 12 million IAs here. Let's make it easy.
Let's say the 12 million IAs report to the local authorities for deportation. They have to be housed and fed until they are transported. Does anyone know what this housing and feeding and guarding would cost? How much would it cost to transport them to Mexico? We are talking some serious numbers here.
This is with them reporting in. What would the cost be to collect them? How many dollars and manpower hours would be used just to root them out and send them to the collection area?
Now let's take this a step further. Once we begin collecting these IA's, we have to notify Mexico that we are bringing them back. Without notification and approval, I believe this would be called "invading another country." And, what do we do if Mexico said no? And, would the IAs stay over there?
This is a problem that started decades ago, and has mushroomed. It's like cancer. The treatment would have been easier at the beginning instead of waiting for the tumor to grow so large.
What Congress needs to do, and this is not simple since all Congress seems to accomplish is accusing the other party of whatever. There needs to be a cost effective solution for this. Mexico or Cuba aren't going to want their fellow citizens back, especially if they have a criminal history. And, we don't want the law breakers. There are a lot of IA's who work hard, pay their taxes, and are better people then some of the citizens living here. Those people should be allowed to stay.
America was discovered and inhabited by immigrants. They have served proudly in our wars. The railroad, coal mines, and other harsh jobs were done by these people. And, the good ones continue to assist with raising our standard of living. But, we need a good solution.
2007-09-02 15:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by jack-copeland@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A robber hurt the insurance company because it stole from them. You are so typical of a liberal. Excuse everything.
Amnesty is allowing the robber to keep the money after being caught.
2007-09-02 14:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is urgent for every US natural-born citizen and LEGAL alien to see this video (put together by 17 environmental groups). Go to You Tube, and see the video "Immigration Gumballs". It will explain that refusing to give legal status to the illegals is not a case of hatred.
I heard a legal immigrant talking about his "poor relatives who are illegal." He was demonstrating for their right to stay here, and said, " I feel so sorry for them, because they can't get driver's licenses, they can't get car insurance, they always have to worry about getting stopped,... " (I can't afford insurance, so, I don't drive)
TAXES? That's a whole 'nother can of worms...so, don't even try to knit that one together.
Please watch the video ( it's worth every second).
2007-09-03 00:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by ciamalo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hurts the taxpayer, and since the day labor camps are and have closed, the crime rate in our area of Texas is on the rise. More criminals in our prison systems also means higher taxes. Ms. Pelosi is trying to raise our taxes for 2008 in favor if illegal immigration reform. Ms. Clinton, if elected, is going to raise taxes by increasing our taxes further for universal healthcare. So maybe you do not think it will hurt us, but I think it will.
2007-09-02 14:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There is no difference. But they want us to believe that if we do it 'just this once' it will all be okay. BS. They should be thrown in jail, made to make restitution through a prison labor program and sent home. Maybe we should start sending guns to Mexico with advisors to help them overthrow their own tyrannical government so they don't feel compelled to move here.
2007-09-02 14:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by rick b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chi, at least we know we can always agree on Illegal Immigration. I say we make honor killings and other acts of passion legal too. I mean, it was for a good reason right? Why not legalize dealing drugs while we're at it. Heroin and Crystal Meth ain't so bad, right?
2007-09-02 14:34:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! "illegal" means breaking the law, the legal code of our country...if you can't even respect the legal code, how will you respect the rest of it? We're not making you come to our country, you choose to and if you really want to come and enjoy the benefits of our country then you should also want to respect the rules and if you don't....then get out.
2007-09-03 09:51:11 · answer #8 · answered by K.K. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in total agreement with you. If people want to know what Americans are generally of one mind on, it appears to be this issue.
2007-09-02 14:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Very interesting analogy....I'm not sure it completely fits though. Either way, it is like saying it is ok to break the law.
2007-09-03 03:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by pollywog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋