Does illegal immigration upset you big time too?

[misa 2]

The ignorance of people who just "can't stand spanish speaking people" is astounding.

Totally agreed with you as well as GA.

Geesh...

[G&A 1]

The ignorance of people who just "can't stand spanish speaking people" is astounding.

Totally agreed with you as well as GA.

Geesh...

What i dont understand is that north american was built on immigrants...our families had to come from somewhere (unless you are native/aboriginal of course)...so why are people hating on "spanish speaking" immigrants. Someone gave our parents/grandparents/great grandparents etc a chance...so why wouldnt you do the same for someone else. i just hate this elitist mentality.

[misa 2]

What i dont understand is that north american was built on immigrants...our families had to come from somewhere (unless you are native/aboriginal of course)...so why are people hating on "spanish speaking" immigrants. Someone gave our parents/grandparents/great grandparents etc a chance...so why wouldnt you do the same for someone else. i just hate this elitist mentality.

To clarify the "geesh" comment, it was towards people commenting on hating spanish speaking immigrants, not at you or thetreble.

I don't get it either because the attitude towards immigrants is totally different in Canada where it's a mosaic, not a melting pot. I want people to retain their heritage and culture and not "assimilate" like so many other people would want them to do.

And like you, I hate that mentality. I'm a born Canadian but I'll always look like an "immigrant". Maybe I should start speaking my parents' native language wherever I go or put on a thick accent just to pi$$ people off.

Also, I like going into different parts of town and getting "lost" in the sights, sounds, and atmospheres of different cultures. It's like travelling but in your own backyard. Okay, not so much where I am here in the U.S. but especially when I was living in Toronto or in larger U.S. cities.

Edited August 3, 2007 by misa

[Flames9_RN 358]

Damn, my wife speaks Spanish fluently!! Maybe she isn't American!! Does that mean I'm here illegally? lol

[misa 2]

Damn, my wife speaks Spanish fluently!! Maybe she isn't American!! Does that mean I'm here illegally? lol

OMG YOU'RE MARRIED TO AN ILLEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

My sister speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic fluently too. Hmm... maybe she's illegal in Canada!

Edited August 3, 2007 by misa

[G&A 1]

Damn, my wife speaks Spanish fluently!! Maybe she isn't American!! Does that mean I'm here illegally? lol

OMG YOU'RE MARRIED TO AN ILLEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111

My sister speaks Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic fluently too. Hmm... maybe she's illegal in Canada!

LOL

[Caladan 19]

It's also worth pointing out that a sizable number of 'illegals' are people who DID put in the time to do it legally but fell out of status for one reason or another. How many of you would want your spouse deported because your AOS was considered to be abandoned because an RFE was lost in the mail? You'd be an overstay all that time. And technically out of status....

[misa 2]

It's also worth pointing out that a sizable number of 'illegals' are people who DID put in the time to do it legally but fell out of status for one reason or another. How many of you would want your spouse deported because your AOS was considered to be abandoned because an RFE was lost in the mail? You'd be an overstay all that time. And technically out of status....

[thetreble 19]

All very good points and very true. I think any one who uses ignorance in this situation is just uneducated. As G & A said, both countries were built upon immigrants. Both of my parents were immigrants (dad born in glasgow, mum born in naples) and they moved because their families needed to find work at a time in europe where depressions were hitting hard. I'm proud of their heritage and think it is wonderful.

Misa, I also love getting a feel for other peoples cultures. It makes life so much more interesting. If I can't live in europe, I would at least like to get some cultural flava' up in here!

[~Nini~ 2]

What i dont understand is that north american was built on immigrants...our families had to come from somewhere (unless you are native/aboriginal of course)...so why are people hating on "spanish speaking" immigrants. Someone gave our parents/grandparents/great grandparents etc a chance...so why wouldnt you do the same for someone else. i just hate this elitist mentality.

To clarify the "geesh" comment, it was towards people commenting on hating spanish speaking immigrants, not at you or thetreble.

I don't get it either because the attitude towards immigrants is totally different in Canada where it's a mosaic, not a melting pot. I want people to retain their heritage and culture and not "assimilate" like so many other people would want them to do.

And like you, I hate that mentality. I'm a born Canadian but I'll always look like an "immigrant". Maybe I should start speaking my parents' native language wherever I go or put on a thick accent just to pi$$ people off.

Also, I like going into different parts of town and getting "lost" in the sights, sounds, and atmospheres of different cultures. It's like travelling but in your own backyard. Okay, not so much where I am here in the U.S. but especially when I was living in Toronto or in larger U.S. cities.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

It drives me batty when someone is insistent on assimilation. North America was built on immigrants - some people need to have more tolerance. I thrive around different cultures - why keep to the same one all the time?

Edited August 4, 2007 by Nini & Bee

[G&A 1]

What i dont understand is that north american was built on immigrants...our families had to come from somewhere (unless you are native/aboriginal of course)...so why are people hating on "spanish speaking" immigrants. Someone gave our parents/grandparents/great grandparents etc a chance...so why wouldnt you do the same for someone else. i just hate this elitist mentality.

To clarify the "geesh" comment, it was towards people commenting on hating spanish speaking immigrants, not at you or thetreble.

I don't get it either because the attitude towards immigrants is totally different in Canada where it's a mosaic, not a melting pot. I want people to retain their heritage and culture and not "assimilate" like so many other people would want them to do.

And like you, I hate that mentality. I'm a born Canadian but I'll always look like an "immigrant". Maybe I should start speaking my parents' native language wherever I go or put on a thick accent just to pi$$ people off.

Also, I like going into different parts of town and getting "lost" in the sights, sounds, and atmospheres of different cultures. It's like travelling but in your own backyard. Okay, not so much where I am here in the U.S. but especially when I was living in Toronto or in larger U.S. cities.

Took the words right out of my mouth.

It drives me batty when someone is insistent on assimilation. North America was built on immigrants - some people need to have more tolerance. I thrive around different cultures - why keep to the same one all the time?

And my friends....this is why we call our selves CANADIANS!!!!! The true north strong and freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hahahahah

Only canadians know how to swear in 14 different languages and are proud of it hahahah Because our "spanish speaking" friends taught us how to

[Boiler 46,109]

I rad on a board that a lot of Undocumented Americans frequent that it was not a good idea to go to Canada as they have much stricter Immigration laws and enforce them.

The US does not.

[thetreble 19]

I don't think that is true necessarily. Most illegals in the US do happen to be spanish speaking south americans. Are you going to track all the way to Canada through TWO borders? haha. If you could do that, you win the the title of IRON man/woman!

[thetreble 19]

(sorry I couldnt edit my post for some reason)

The more north you go, although I can't say I have proof of this (it's an assumption) , I would assume the less illegal immigrants you will probably find.

Some towns here in NJ are now trying to make local laws concerning illegal "aliens" (can i just express how much i HATE the world alien? They are not aliens they are PEOPLE) and housing. They are getting apartment building owners and other home owners that have 2 or 3 family homes to refuse to rent to those who are undocumented.

Other towns are doing the opposite! They are issuing these ID cards to illegal immigrants so that the police can identify them and others can identify them if need be. I think it's a good idea.