2007-09-17 06:55:15 · 15 answers · asked by JJB1969 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
A long as they're here legally and not breaking any laws, why should they? They're the ones not benefiting, not us.
2007-09-17 07:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by TedEx 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes they should be allowed to stay, for several obvious reasons. The first of these is the requirement (not necessarily the US, but perhaps of their home nation) that they cannot hold multiple citizenships. Second, depending on their age bracket, they may come up under the next military draft (and don't think it will never happen, because at some point in the future, it will).
Would any of you who are answering in the negative give up all your rights to be an American if you could go to another country and live at least equally well (in terms of financial stability and quality of life)?
Most people who have citizenships in other nations have basically agreed to "not pick up arms" against their home country. What country do you know of where the US will not (eventually - either directly or indirectly) confront militarily? At present, there are only a handful of countries that this has not happened to in the last 93 years ... mostly because they are so new as countries themselves.
A permanent resident must be law-abiding to maintain their status - which is more than seems to be the case for actual citizens. They also have to pay taxes - with no right to choose their representation in teh government which sets those taxes. They are limited in what they are allowed to own (in terms of property) - unlike a citizen.
2007-09-17 08:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by CanTexan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as some one just about to get their green card I would say that IF [as I do] they plan to remain and stay here for good then yes there should be some sort of time limit. BUT like already said above there should be a few exceptions.
But as the government does insist that people renew and repay for their green card I can not see the government being in ANY rush to make this law as that would then stop a source of revenue for them, after all once you take the test and pass that's it no more cash from them.........and they DO make a shed load of money off of all them so whilst a good idea can never see it being brought in IMO.
regards
2007-09-17 07:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by candy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course we should be allowed to stay here indefinitely. The truth is YOU do need us and we do pay taxes. Additionally, many of us are highly educated and skilled. Remember that America built its greatness on its openness. Close the door and the house will collapse. Sooner rather than later.
2007-09-20 16:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Borat2® 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they should be allowed to stay. If someone doesnt want to be a citizen but they are still living here and contributing to the US in a positive way. Why take that away? The only right she will not get have is the right to vote. If someone doesnt want that right then why should they take it.
2007-09-17 07:09:45 · answer #5 · answered by <Carol> 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they abide by the law, I see no reason they should not. Illegals should be kicked out period. If an illegal commits a serious crime, they should go to jail and then sent back to their country of origin. If a green card holder breaks the law, then it should be considered, what ever the judge thinks.
2007-09-17 07:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by ProLife Liberal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, but the goverment forces them anyway because they are being forced to become US citizens after they reach the age to receive Social Security. Thier Social Security benefits are being cut off if they don' t become citizens within a certain time frame
2007-09-17 11:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by vernie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I think having the guts to come here and tough it out with all the bloody racists sitting on their fat asses insulting them and sometimes getting the crap beaten out of them or things thrown at them (it's happened to me, i'm a citizen, i was born here, my dad's legal, thank you America) is hard enough without having to be forced to become a citizen.
2007-09-21 06:31:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
They work, pay US taxes, obey US laws, they are held accountable just as US citizens. They can even serve in the US military. The only thing they cannot do is vote.
2007-09-17 07:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by smartr-n-u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that under some circumstances they should. For example, why should somebody's 92 year old grandmother be forced to learn English and take a citizenship test? She's not going to have any different kind of impact by becoming a citizen, and it would be cruel to send her back to her native country alone.
2007-09-17 07:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
this is easy, NO!! if someone has a greencard, they should have to show that they are taking the steps to become a usa citizen. If they fail, they should have the green card taken away
2007-09-17 07:06:14 · answer #11 · answered by aaron b 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋