Did Oklahoma get too tough on illegal immigrants?

Question

What about Oklahoma's tough new illegal immigration law?
What's your opinion of Oklahoma's tough new law regarding illegal immigration? Personally I think it's a great law and it was way past time for the USA to get serious in dealing with illegal immigrants.

Here's a link to a TV news broadcast on this subject.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5YaGPjW0...

Sorry you couldn't see the video. It was an interesting newscast that covered both sides of the issue.

Answer 1

It amazes me when simply enforcing the law is seen as tough or too tough.....it's the law. It's not new. I say it's about time. Way past time. Should have been enforcing it all along and we wouldn't be in the situation we are now.

Just because a bunch of people don't like our laws or think they are unfair doesn't give them the right to invade a country in mass and think this is how to bring about change......especially when it has effected the very basic structures of everything we have ever known. I mean since when hasn't English been our nations language? It's our states "official" language and we still can't drive through certain towns or get a job unless you speak Spanish. Yet we have a ton of immigrants from all over the world here. Since when is it an infringement on someones right to prove your citizenship or have it be a requirement? Since when has ID theft become something that is ignored? Since when has "because I want a better life" been enough of an excuse to get out of breaking the law? When is "well judge I'm poor and I don't have the money" been enough to get a get out of jail free card or to not even have to try to pay bills? When has "I don't know what you mean?" been enough to say ok buddy....you can walk....ignorance is now a valid excuse for breaking the law? Since when is just having "children" been enough of an excuse to do whatever you feel you need to do and not be held accountable for any of it? When was "it's our culture" been enough of an excuse to literally drive people out of their homes because living there has become impossible? When has "bi-lingual" become must speak Spanish? Even when the "immigrant" population might not be the majority or the majority of the immigrants in your area. It is so literally insane somebody has to put a stop to it.

It's like there are a dual set of laws and privaleges and right now it doesn't pay to be a citizen anymore. That is plain wrong. Personally.....I have had it......I don't want to hear a darn thing about "illegal immigrants rights". I don't care anymore. Trust me........you don't even want to get me going on this topic.

Answer 2

First, is there a way to enter this country legally? Yes. The immigrant part I don't have any problem with, The Native Americans are the only people who can truly say I was here first.
It's the "ILLEGAL" part that is a problem. How can you ever become a part of something great if the first thing you do when you get here is break the law?
No Oklahoma is okay.

Answer 3

The northwestern states of Oregon and Washington have
governors and mayors within, who are very sympathetic to
the illegal Mexican Nationals, who continue to invade this
area. Mayors allow asylym and the same for the governers. In order to change this, all of these officials must not
gain another term in office. I know the majority of senators
have had permissive views on those illegals already here
and are willing to have open borders. Where will they go when
there's no more room, as we all face one day? Will they fly
to safe havens abroad with their money still intact? Surely
they won't be willing to stay and face the overcrowding
environment we already see today.
What must we do, to stop this invasion? How can we
ignore the rapes, murders and thefts we're informed of on our
local news stations. Why have we allowed this insanity to take
place everywhere? Must we resort to hand to hand combat
on our streets in order to take back our cities, and commun-
ities? No wonder the government was after us to turn over our
guns. Little did we know what they had in store for us down
the road. Some of us, still have their fathers hunting rifles locked away for safe keeping. And for those numbers who
exist, allow those owners to feel safe and secure. For America is becoming restless from this onslaught of invaders who continue to arrive. And the mounting pressure is being felt.
We're tired of the Mexican flag waving, and the American
flag being trodden. I refuse to learn Spanish. This is Amer-
ica, not Mexico. Why must we placate those who continue
to invade us here? I won't make it any easier for anyone who
came into my country illegally. And anyone speaking Spanish
around me, I feel is almost to the status of being my enemy.
For they are criminals who should be treated as the enemy.
We're being faced with living in fear daily, due to the crimes
they commit. No one is safe anymore. If they want to rob and
steal, they go to great lengths to do it. It doesn't matter if you
live behind secured gates and fences. They are an often
desperate culture, who's goal it is, to take from the US as
much as they can carry back home. Whether it be legal or
illegal funds. The few who come wanting a better life and to
stay and be real citizens, should prove their intent by going
through the legal process, as those small numbers have done
in the past. And they were few in number, except in California
perhaps. Now all Mexicans there are suspect for they are so
enmasse, that they far outnumber the white population now.
Soon, every state, including middle America will be suffering
the same. Then where do we go? To Mexico and settle there? It's something our grandchildren will be asking themselves one day.

Answer 4

Couldn't see your video. But I am from Oklahoma, and no the law here on them is not to tough at all. It was getting to the point that WE could not get a job here as they already had the job. In most cases WE had to speak bi lingo or else WE could not get a job here. Tell me that was fair! WE have to have auto insurance or else, not them. If you were in an accident with them, you had to pay to get your own vehicle repaired, is that fair? I was always told that they would work cheaper than us. I work for a job that pays minimum wage (by choice) is that cheap enough? WE don't even get a break on medical, they do. At one company that I work at a few years ago, I had a few of them come up to me wanting to know what this paper was that they got in the mail. It was about the income taxes that we all have to file here at the start of every year. They wanted to know why and how to do this. I know a few of them that didn't even have to pay taxes at all. No taxes was held out of their check ever. I could go on and on about how it is here but I'm not. No the law is not to tough, it needs to be tougher. If they want to live here, then speak OUR language, and live by OUR LAWS. By the way, Oklahoma folks ARE friendly folks.

Answer 5

i'm not! How can honestly everyone be chuffed with it? are you able to think of what number honestly everyone seems to be affected by this? We have already got a physically powerful existence right here, we've already got what we want and in all probability greater...Why ought to you kick human beings out who only want to have a greater acceptable genuine looking us, they actually artwork for it... i be attentive to countless people who're dropping lots from the hot regulation. Dont be egocentric and think of of the positions others are in!

Answer 6

good for oklahoma, all states need to do something. it is getting worse and worse with all these immigrants flocking here. these people are getting more benefits and really are playing the system, enough is enough already. we had better all learn spanish, because they are over powering our country along with other nationalities

Answer 7

It should be passed in every state to make it continuous. They will just leave OK and go to another "friendlier" state and continue on without all states conforming to the law, they will just keep moving..

Answer 8

Whatever any state does to rid themselves of criminals is not "too tough." All the other states should do whatever necessary to get rid of illegal aliens, and any other criminals who are stealing social security numbers, government money, jobs, etc.

Answer 9

I agree with you and it is about time all states do the same. Get legal or go home I say.

Answer 10

"That link contained a malformed video id"...this is the message that I was greeted with!