What do you people think of this article on immigrants? Do you think it is fair?

Question

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/APWires/politics/D8SAJ6B00.html

Answer 1

I think that's ridiculous. I have relatives that are relatives through marriage, such as uncles and aunts, a step-father, and others. They are not likely to have DNA similar to my own, but they are as much family as people I do have genetic simiarities to.

It's just an excuse to invade privacy, as much as other recent legislation. They won't be satisfied until we are all lab rats in glass containers. Personally, I could never be happy living in a glass cage.

Answer 2

No, I don't think it is fair. At the same time I think there is a need to control immigration based on family reunion. Although on humanitarian grounds, family members who are close relatives of the person or people in the US they want to reunite with should be allowed in, they should still pass other eligibility criteria. They should be rejected if they speak absolutely no English, have no idea what life is like in the US and if they stand little chance of getting meaningful employment in the US.

Answer 3

It sounds like a fair start but it isn't broad enough. The other user who brought up the adopted family members had a great point, the bill needs to provide a way to verify that as well.

And yes, people come here for a better life, but they'll soon find they're chasing rainbows if the government doesn't crack down...the quality of life can't increase in the quality of the residents doesn't

Answer 4

Sure, if people want to come to this country we should make them jump through some hoops. Why should we have an open door policy when it is our overall security at risk? Even if it doesn't track all of the people at least we'll have their accurate files so the next time they try and come in under a different ID we'll know it. We didn't have to go through all the nonsense at the airport until some foreigners that were trusted screwed us. We need to stop being so naive.

Answer 5

You get a star for this one. I am married to a foreign national and have a two years old son. i recently applied for his citizenship and passport, which as a natural born citizen and the parent, he is entitled to citizenship and passport. I was required to take a DNA test to prove that he is my son. I didn't mind that so much, because i had nothing to worry about, but the charge and the cost of the DNA was $575.00. The government has a designated place for you to take the DNA, so you have no choice. If they want to require DNA test, then they should pay for them. Don't put more burdens on people that are already sacrificing to join their loved ones.

Answer 6

DNA Bologna!

I am a descendant of Native American Indians, and have a Certified Degree of Indian Blood card to prove it. I am also a descendant of Irish, English, and German immigrants who came to America.

My Indian ancestors were "forced" to learn English. They were sent to Government schools where they were taught in English, and punished if they spoke in their native Indian language. They were not allowed to practice any of their tribal culture.

My Irish and German ancestors readily accepted the "American" ways: Leaning the "English" language, and adopting "Americana". They became citizens, established businesses, and encouraged their children to become "American". They saved their money to bring their family members who were still in another country to the U.S.; not to send money to that country to support a government they despised.

Immigrants from Mexico, who are living in the United States, are sending money to family members in Mexico who support the Mexican regime. These people who are sending money into Mexico have no intention of ever becoming citizens of the United States, and their families in Mexico have no intention of ever supporting the United States.

I am a retired teacher, who now works as a substitute teacher in the American public school system. I can tell you, the Hispanic students do not intend to learn our language; in fact, they enjoy the fact that they can speak to each other without the majority of teachers and administrators knowing what they are saying.

The Hispanics cannot leave this country soon enough for me!

Answer 7

That is unfair. People migrate to US in search for better life, not to be tested about family ties. US government sounds like the Nazi and Bolshevik to me.

Answer 8

Sure it's fair. It will only apply to those outside the U.S. who are trying to get entry visas for the purpose of family reunification.

Answer 9

It sounds practical, but it is fairly ineffective- family is not only blood.
What about spouses and adopted children?
They are being rather silly.
Illogical.

Answer 10

well immigration can be anyone, UK, Poland, India...keeping a DNA database is a good idea, as long as they don't do it just for the 'darkies'