...the stare of desperation and bewilderment was so great you couldn't help but ask what was wrong?-and the reply was "I need a job-I hav no where to go and nothing to eat.I tried and no one will help me without my papers." And what if you suggested he/she return to their "home"country" and the reply was he/she didn't hav anyone there and wouldn't kno what to do there either because they hardly speak that language.Would you look the other way and pretend he/she didn't exist?At this moment would you say that-that doesn't happen in our state-so it's not our problem?
If almost all doors are closed to these people-especially these kids-what can we expect it to cost our nation in money and loyalty as time goes by? Is it all wasted talent?
Answer -but remember what ur father-ur Grandfather-and their fathers and grandfathers would say-you think they are wondering what in the hell has happened to the heart of this country? I am ashamed of our federal gov./politicians.
2007-12-07 16:18:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Note-And lived and breathed America for 17 of those 18 years and was never told his status because (as we all kno)-some things in 1rst generation immigrant families aren't discussed.
2007-12-07 16:21:20 · update #1
omg-hELP u.s.
2007-12-07 16:47:43 · update #2
Phil Collins sang it best-"Another day in Paradise."
-And Pope John Paul expressed it equally well...with his life and work.
"...lest America lose it's soul..."
2007-12-08 05:34:05 · update #3
...Julie-I don't consider a kid that has been here for 17 out of his 18 yrs of life an "ILLEGAL"-still a kid and not a criminal-this whole issue is really blown out of proportion-it's sad we talk more about this than our personal stake in our country which is being abused by the super rich...if I had it my way there wouldn't be a war of religion or race-it would be a class war.
2007-12-09 04:18:17 · update #4
-don't forget our homeless can do something with their social security number-not much-but something.The others that are displaced are very limited...in fact it's probably why gangs and crime become the greater authority.
2007-12-09 04:22:29 · update #5
It would break my heart. I would like to help but wouldnt really know what I could do.
It's so sad how self centered people are in this country. Most would just blow the person off and just say to go back home. It's sickening. People think we're losing our jobs and yada yada. But they dont know what its like in the places these jobs are going to. There working there asses off for a fourth the salary of the Americans. They are living in crap and still considered to have a high paying job. Living in slum and boxes. The children have no food clothing or toys. And there still happy!
In America. Little kids are on TV screaming at there parents, telling them they hate them, because they got there brand new BMW on there birthday, and not the day of there party. Or because they got them the wrong car. It's the end of the world if they dont have the newest cell phone or Ipod.
Disgusting.
2007-12-07 16:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by J. 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't matter and would tell him something along those lines. America annexed California and Texas illegally and should be rightfully Mexico. I'm not advocating that Mexico's government is any better, and in fact is more corrupt, but some of our country is their land. Manifest destiny was fascism.
Of course we took the land from the indians, but all in all I think anybody should be able to nationalize here with stipulations or give california and texas back to mexico and kick our european asses back to europe and give the rest back to native americans.
It's not right how we acquired it but the U.S. is one the greatest nations to live in and think we should tax illegals and allow them to work here if they want to. An interesting fact is the hispanic population will eventually become the majority none the less. I'll wonder if they'll be screaming land or death.
2007-12-07 16:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mike B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi new direction,
I personally would help & introduce them into other interesting things then say:
Come with me, no espanol' or any other language & try to communicate & I'll try to find some who can communicate with you. Everyone knows that putting your fingers to your lips or into your mouth means to eat. My mother's side my grandpa, great- grandpa came to American from England-my grandma came from Germany to America & so did my great-grandma, my father's side my grandpa, my great-grandpa all came from Ireland to America, grandma & great-grandma came from Holland to American. Have a good night. :0)
Additional Dteails: would I be called a mutt from all different nationalities or a descendent from grandparents & great-parents from foreign countries. Maybe some day our government will get it together if not the citizens will take matters into their own hands. They all came via the Staten Island ferry past the Statue of Liberty!
2007-12-07 16:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by dousmokedoobies69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know I have seen these homeless kids and I also have seen our homeless kids.. and I personally donot know what to tell them I had offered this one kid a meal.. but I have given to many homeless people that are citizens but they need gov't help and they need homes also.. so I am not going to feel sorry for the illegals that are here and begging for help.. We the Americans need to first take care of our own before we help others.. but it doesnt happen that way. because certain people believe that if you are a citizen than you are doing f------ fine.. I for one will not give a helping hand to an illegal not when I know that other citizens need my help..
2007-12-08 12:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stable God !! That 'bump' could have been a actual quickie. (you are able to have felt actual stupid while he left you stranded, halfway by the act. consistent with threat it fairly is why you are able to choose companions heavily and not fall for action picture star stuff)
2016-11-14 20:43:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like your hands are somewhat tied in the situation however you must remember everything isn't for us to solve however we can always pray for God to give that person direction as well as ourselves if it is our place to step in.
2007-12-07 16:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by luvlife 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just say this " Dont let your Grannies and Grandpas dictate your life kid! Get a life of your own!"
2007-12-07 16:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by Kuya Jerick 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contact INS and see what can be done. I'm sure they could take steps to become legal.
2007-12-07 16:25:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree, but your question isn't really a question. You should make a blog, not try to pose it as a question...? Maybe?
2007-12-07 16:21:31 · answer #9 · answered by ciao! 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well if you're here illegally, you shouldn't be, simple as that. That rule exists for a reason, I shouldn't have to explain it to you.
2007-12-07 16:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by bada_bing2k4 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋