Which is worse?

Question

An integrated illegal immigrant or a non-integrated immigrant? I'm really on the fence about this. Here's why:

I oppose illegals becase they are just that, and we can't be spending our tax money on them. Simple right. A friend of mine's bf is illegal, which bothered me, but he speaks English fluently, holds a job owning a food corp with other mexicans and actually makes ony while paying taxes, and always pays for medical services discretely at those quick clinic places. he syas he wouldn't use our tax money for one reason: he doesn't want to go to our institutions because they will find him out, he rather pay cash up front, and if he can't he'll go home. On the other hand, my gf's parents are legal immigrants. They have been here 30 years, have not learned any English, stay within their community, and take welfare, healthcare subsidization, and keep sponsoring more people to bring over who also utilize these handouts (they're Chinese). I don't like both! WTF?!?

Answer 1

I personally prefer the first person you described, the illegal who is fully integrated. I think what irritates people most (certainly me) is the refusal by some to learn the language. I used to work in a town with a lot of migrant workers, and none of them spoke even middle-school level English. They all stayed within their group, and made money under the table while sending a good portion of it back (TAX FREE!) to their families in Mexico.

I'm trying to be understanding, because as Americans all of our families were immigrants at some point, but there is a difference between moving to a new country to start a better life, and moving to a country to live the same way as you did in your old country, except with better conditions and pay. Oh, and without paying taxes. I don't think so Sancho.

Answer 2

Obviously, both are unacceptable. The illegal, though, at least in theory, can be deported. A legal immigrant, or even citizen, who has refused to assimilate is a disgrace, but, current law - including the constitution, and for good reason - doesn't let you do anything about it. On the plus side, as your friend illustrates, the children of such non-assimilating legal immigrants do, themselves, tend to assimilate, so the problem is self-eliminating over time.

Answer 3

yes biwagirl illegals DO pay taxes. its called Itin. so stop trolling around shaking your butt. illegals making a life for themselves is a great idea. if of course they are paying their taxes like my husband has to. and not suckling the system. but i dispise this one white american guy who owes child support and works under the table so he doesn't have to pay taxes or support. then married an american woman who's dad owns a construction company but she has 4 kids and is on welfare. really is sick

Answer 4

First off, He DOES NOT pay taxes, You have to have an SSn to pay taxes and ILLEGAL can not have one.

I think it is great that he has learned English adn pays for his own way, but he is still a criminal, he has broken the law and he is ILLEGAL.

I see your point, but ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL

Answer 5

i don't like both either.