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illegal immigration explained
Published Jan 18, 2008I know this has circulated the e-mail stream, but thought it would be a nice reminder. I agree with the woman 100%!
A lady wrote the best letter in the Editorials in ages!!! It explains things better than all the baloney you hear on TV.
Her point:
Recently large demonstrations have taken place across the country protesting the fact that Congress
is finally addressing the issue of illegal immigration.
Certain people are angry that
the US might protect its own
borders, might make it harder
to sneak into this country and,
once here, to stay indefinitely.
Let me see if I correctly understand
the thinking behind these protests.
Let's say I break into your house.
Let's say that when you discover
me in your house, you insist that I leave.
But I say, "No! I like it here.
It's better than my house. I've made all
the beds and washed the
dishes and did the laundry
and swept the floors. I've
done all the things you don't
like to do. I'm hard-working
and honest
(except for when I broke into your house).
According to the protesters:
You are Required to let me stay in your house
You are Required to feed me
You are Required to add me to your family's insurance plan
You are Required to Educate my kids
You are Required to Provide other benefits to me & to my family
(my husband will do all of your yard work because
he is also hard-working and honest, except for that
breaking in part).
If you try to call the police or force me out,
I will call my friends who will picket your
house carrying signs that proclaim my
RIGHT to be there.
It's only fair, after all, because you have
a nicer house than I do, and I'm just
trying to better myself. I'm a hard-working
and honest, person, except for well,
you know, I did break into your house
And what a deal it is for me!!!
I live in your house, contributing only a
fraction of the cost of my keep, and
there is nothing you can do about it
without being accused of cold,
uncaring, selfish, prejudiced, and
bigoted behavior.
Oh yeah, I DEMAND that you learn
MY LANGUAGE!!! so you can
communicate with me.
Why can't people see how ridiculous
this is?! Only in America
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GOLO member since December 5, 2007
January 18, 2008 11:34 a.m.
There is some irony given what is on the Statue of Liberty!
All in all, we need to fix our borders and immigration system. Here's part of my suggestion:
1. Secure our borders! Document, fingerprint, prosecute all those who attempt to cross!
2. Deny all access to government services and programs (medicare, welfare and enrollment in schools and universities) to all who are here illegally!
3. Prosecute and fine all those who knowingly employ illegal aliens! Make the penalty harsh enough to serve as a deterrent!
GOLO member since October 9, 2007
January 18, 2008 10:41 a.m.
Think about this. While we have so many illegals pouring into our country to have a "better life" and as you put it, have the right to do so based on the Statue of Liberty's statement..
what about all the people in Africa who need serious help and need refuse? Don't they also deserve the same chance to come heer and have a better life? But because they are not on our border - they can't just sneak in. They have to follow the rules. But because there are so many that do sneak in and take advantage of us, there is LESS ROOM for those who REALLY need it to come. Making those that do it the right way, wait longer. How is that fair?
Doesn't all the others trying to do it the right way deserve the same chance? What about all those that try to come from Cuba or Haiti - wanting it so bad they die trying to get here on small rafts....
I understand your point of view. Even appreciate it. But there has to be some modicome of balance.
GOLO member since December 18, 2007
January 18, 2008 10:12 a.m.
During that time, TONS of people came to America wanting a better life. They took LONG ship rides enduring Lord knows what with almost nothing with them. THEN They stood in long lines set up for when they got of the boats and provided their names where they were from, etc and became documented.
That's how many people's names changed spells, etc because sometimes the works taking the information couldn't say it or understand it and wrote it down like it sounded.
Add to that, America still had so much land and room to offer. There was so much being settled.
NOW is a different time, a different world. We no longer have that room, we no longer have all the resources. The laws have been enacted for a very good reason.
Despite Liberal Diatribe, America is still the one place most people want to be. There has to be some type of controls to keep things balanced.
GOLO member since December 18, 2007
January 18, 2008 10:08 a.m.
How fair is that??
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
January 18, 2008 9:54 a.m.
We have own dang selves to blame for being overrun by illegal immigrants. But fortunately it's in our power to correct our own mistakes for allowing this to happen.
GOLO member since July 11, 2007
January 18, 2008 9:46 a.m.
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January 18, 2008 9:42 a.m.
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January 18, 2008 9:39 a.m.
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January 18, 2008 9:38 a.m.
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