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[NutMagnet 2]

You know, the US really could be a great country because there is just so much wonderful diversity here

Illegal immigration is turning this country into a 3rd world ####### hole. I for one detest the company and presence of criminals and demoralized do-gooders who aid, abed, and promote such activity.

[Darnell 8,478]

I smell a Troll.

I like special Troll-Soap. It's similar to Sheep Soap (which I've tried to give to Spooky, he's just not having any ).

I dunno, perhaps she was simply bored?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Why should my husband to be have a harder time looking for work because he has to compete with 3 million illegal aliens in California. Why is the state going broke ? Because those 3 million people who aren't really contributing their share to the states coffers. Studies show that the costs of these people is over 10 billion a year. The average income in Mexico is 14000 and in Nigeria it is 2300 with over 70% of Nigerian living on less than $1 a day. So Mexicans aren't really that poor, they are just greedy. They come here wanting free medical, free schooling and passage to the front of the immigration line. If you are thinking hardship in the home country should get you special standing with immigration most of Africa and Asia would come long before Mexico. Just because Mexico has a common border making it easier to slip in doesn't convey rights. The same logic would make home invasion forgivable. Both are illegal and both harm others and should not be condoned. Perpetrators of illegal activities should be punished. I think that illegals have shown a disrespect for the laws of the country and deserve a lifetime ban. They have evade proper entry inspection, probably committed identity theft, usually violate motor vehicle laws. That should be more than enough to earn a lifetime ban

[estrella 14]

Why should my husband to be have a harder time looking for work because he has to compete with 3 million illegal aliens in California. Why is the state going broke ? Because those 3 million people who aren't really contributing their share to the states coffers. Studies show that the costs of these people is over 10 billion a year. The average income in Mexico is 14000 and in Nigeria it is 2300 with over 70% of Nigerian living on less than $1 a day. So Mexicans aren't really that poor, they are just greedy. They come here wanting free medical, free schooling and passage to the front of the immigration line. If you are thinking hardship in the home country should get you special standing with immigration most of Africa and Asia would come long before Mexico. Just because Mexico has a common border making it easier to slip in doesn't convey rights. The same logic would make home invasion forgivable. Both are illegal and both harm others and should not be condoned. Perpetrators of illegal activities should be punished. I think that illegals have shown a disrespect for the laws of the country and deserve a lifetime ban. They have evade proper entry inspection, probably committed identity theft, usually violate motor vehicle laws. That should be more than enough to earn a lifetime ban

There's people in Mexico living with around 1 dollar a day too the minimum salary is around 4 dollars for a day of work, but that's not the point, you say they are greedy and I disagree, I think most of them just want something better for their families, the major part of people from Mexico who come here without the proper documentation don't come from the city areas. I don't think is ok, but I do imagine how hard it has to be for them to leave their loved ones behind.

And about the reform, I think there are some things that could change, like people who were brought here when they were kids and the United States is the only thing they know, but they are being deported once they grow up and are young adults. They are being deported to a country they don't even know, when they didn't even chose to come here in the first place.

[Ellie-and-David 38]

Why should my husband to be have a harder time looking for work because he has to compete with 3 million illegal aliens in California. Why is the state going broke ? Because those 3 million people who aren't really contributing their share to the states coffers. Studies show that the costs of these people is over 10 billion a year. The average income in Mexico is 14000 and in Nigeria it is 2300 with over 70% of Nigerian living on less than $1 a day. So Mexicans aren't really that poor, they are just greedy. They come here wanting free medical, free schooling and passage to the front of the immigration line. If you are thinking hardship in the home country should get you special standing with immigration most of Africa and Asia would come long before Mexico. Just because Mexico has a common border making it easier to slip in doesn't convey rights. The same logic would make home invasion forgivable. Both are illegal and both harm others and should not be condoned. Perpetrators of illegal activities should be punished. I think that illegals have shown a disrespect for the laws of the country and deserve a lifetime ban. They have evade proper entry inspection, probably committed identity theft, usually violate motor vehicle laws. That should be more than enough to earn a lifetime ban

OK, enough singling out one particular country please.

That kind of blanket statement and profiling wont be tolerated and is offensive to others.

[TayRivers 4]

Can I just remind everyone that NO one country is responsible for the illegal immigration problem in the USA. Please do not continue to single out any one country or make blanket statements.

Tay

Visa Journey Moderation Team.

[Shad and Dani 3]

Illegals = CRIMINALS!!!

[mitch.snyder 0]

Can I just remind everyone that NO one country is responsible for the illegal immigration problem in the USA. Please do not continue to single out any one country or make blanket statements.

Tay

Visa Journey Moderation Team.

actually the only country we can blame for illegal immigration is the US. if they had had stiffer rules in place those people trying to get across the borders, whether it be from Mexico or the odd person that comes from Canada, then they wouldn't have this issue.

People generally blame the Mexican's for being the issue but that's not true, not every person that slips across is Mexican, but that's where they are going. I don't hear a lot of "illegals" slipping in through the Canadian border, but I'm sure it happens, we just don't hear about it because the numbers aren't as a high as the Mexican border.

[Abby62 23]

Yes, I think theirs nothing wrong with illegals getting theirs papers if they pay their taxes and stay out of trouble. I think they have a right to work and reach for happiness like any body elese. It doesn't matter where you were born or where you are from, we all have a right to reach happiness.

The reason I have so much of a problem crossing honestly into the USA is the direct result of so many "illegals" getting into the country and this SUCKS!!!!!!! I have no sympathy for them.

Do you have any idea how awful it is and stressful it is every time I cross into the USA, I get interrogated, have to prove all of my 46 years of ties to Canada, sit there for at least an hour every time explaining the same thing over and over to the officer. This is the most stressful thing I have ever been through in my life....and why?????

Illegals..go back home and do things the lawful way I say!

[Azzudiin 26]

Illegals = CRIMINALS!!!

I second this

And the reason people blame Mexico for illegals is simple, the estimate for illegals in the USA is near 20,000,000

The estimate for those 20 million that entered via the Mexico USA border, 19,000,000

Enter illegally, should be deported and placed with lifetime ban, no way out of the ban, not marriage, not waiver, nothing imo

[Nenita and David 1]

Tonight their was a conference that took place talking about the Immigration Reform law that needs to be passed in the new year to help illegals get their papers!!!! If you interested in helping call Bob Inglis at 202-225-6030 and leave a message to him saying you support the Immigration Reform law.

Change needs to happen and with every ones help it can happen.

Thanks for making me aware of this proposed legislation. I'll be sure to contact my Congressman and Senators to voice my opposition to it. I might not be the only one in this forum doing so. The original post may well have an effect opposite of the poster's intent.

[chelle+james 0]

yeah, nothing good comes from commiting illegal acts... my husband and I had someone crash into the back of our car at a stop light during the halloween weekend, when the police were called, 1 of the 2 men ran away, when the police came, we found out that he was an illegal immigrant and worse he had no insurance... the man got taken away, the policeman said he is likely to get deported... as for our car.... what can you do, looks like we have to pay for all the damages....

[justashooter 430]

Personally I think illegals should get a non wavierable lifetime ban the first time they get picked up. That might keep them from trying to shove their way to the front of the immigration line.

amen.

[dirtyweebesom 8]

The reason I have so much of a problem crossing honestly into the USA is the direct result of so many "illegals" getting into the country and this SUCKS!!!!!!! I have no sympathy for them.

Do you have any idea how awful it is and stressful it is every time I cross into the USA, I get interrogated, have to prove all of my 46 years of ties to Canada, sit there for at least an hour every time explaining the same thing over and over to the officer. This is the most stressful thing I have ever been through in my life....and why?????

Illegals..go back home and do things the lawful way I say!

If being questioned for an hour is the most stressful thing that has happened to you, then you must have a very charmed existence, and should probably count yourself lucky.

As I type, I'm sitting here with an incredbly infected wisdom tooth, and a swollen face. It will cost me hundreds of dollars to get my wisdom teeth extracted because I still don't have my work permit, and therefore can't afford health or dental insurance. This isn't a particularly nice situation to be in, but my life is still far more pleasant, and far more filled with opportunity, than the average "illegal" immigrant. I can't even begin to imagine the sufferings of "illegals" before and after they arrive in this country.

I don't know what any of the people on here have to complain about. It would seem that the vast majority of us are relatively privileged people, so why all this hatred against illegal immigrants?

[rogerj 0]

I know I am wading into this pool late. My fiancee and I have participated in the legal process since December of 08, and her interview is next month (that makes about 1 year so far, if she is approved). In the beginning of our process, I was approached by certain persons (knowing I was engaged to a woman from China), that propositioned me with a great "deal". For a niminal sum, they would transport her to Mexico, then arrange border crossing to meet me. We have spent one year pursuing legal immigration. For less than 50% of the monetary investment already made in this legal process, she could have joined me 11 months ago. I still believe we are doing this the ONLY way!

I also have been the victim in a serious auto accident, that was caused by an illegal alien without insurance or even a drivers licence. I am well insured, so my personal cash outlay associated with the accident, and subsequent surgeries (yes, plural) was only about $10,000. However, I was moved from my primary job by my employer during the surgeries and recovery, resulting in considerable loss of "potential" income because of the 7 years it took for recovery (about 80% recovery). The person that caused the accident was only slightly injured, but another occupant of her car was severly injured (her son). My tax dollars paid for his surgeries. So I was dinged three times here, cash of my own, loss of progression with my company, and my tax dollars supporting her son's surgeries (not that I wanted him to suffer, it was not his fault!).

One last note to the initiator of this subject: Please take the time to become educated on internet search techniques. Once you grasp the basic concept of how search engines retrieve information, you will learn to research potential web sites for content. Then you will learn (maybe) that this site is not an attorney's site (as you stated you believed), nor is there support for illegegal processes or persons here.