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Monica Hernandez on Jun 01, 2009 at 13:41:25 said:

Well, you know how our government is.....they try to misinform us from the beginning anyway and make it our obligation to find out the truth. The way I see it if we trace back our ancestors every single "American citizen" comes from immigrant families and to exile those that helped build this land is beyond injustice.

Monica Hernandez on May 20, 2009 at 09:24:25 said:

Well, you know how our government is.....they try to misinform us from the beginning anyway and make it our obligation to find out the truth. The way I see it if we trace back our ancestors every single "American citizen" comes from immigrant families and to exile those that helped build this land is beyond injustice.

Wahid Nega on May 08, 2006 at 22:55:35 said:

I am an Ethiopian 21 years old I stop learning because of mom she can not help me at this time she is sick I need to help my mom by learning & also working My pape is dead I don't know him so this problem will be solved by this means only I think Please I need help ...

Thanks for the listning
By the name of God

jacky v on May 02, 2006 at 00:46:33 said:

i am a hispanic student born and raised in the united states i am patriatic to this country and consider my self american . i want to graduate high school and go on to do many great things , but i am also hispanic , iam am proud of who i am , ilove my culture , i think people that are here wantimg to start a knew life a better life should be given a chance .yeah they should try to apply for citizenship and respect the laws . you don't go to your nieghbors house and make it your own you have to respect it .but hispanics in general shouldn't be treated as criminals . they are people with dreams and when they have no where else to go other than up it sucks that their on;y chance is being taken away. i see both sides equally i was born here but my parents werent but we respect his nation with the respect it deserves .its giving us a better life ....

Sadulloev Amir on May 01, 2006 at 07:50:34 said:

I am from Uzbekistan. I want to be citizen of USA and I am ready. I like USA. USA great. Who can help me about this. How I can do it. I am ready for go to USA embassy in Uzbekistan. Please write me.

Latina y que! on Apr 29, 2006 at 06:58:59 said:

It is rediculous that in the 21st century we are still fighting as to whom has a right to be in this country. I usually stay quiet and laugh at the stupid remarks made by the ignorant people who claim to be "American", but yet don't know the history at all. Let me give you a re-cap - just in case you were not paying atttention in school nor attended college - your "white" ancestors came from Europe and took away land ILLEGALLY from the Native Americans. California, Nevada, Texas ....., where part of Mexico - just in case you forgot, and the African Americans came on ships from Africa as slaves.
And for those who claim to be Latinos, but don't support the cause - lack of self-identity is sad. You forgot how your parents, grandparents and great-grandparent arrived to this country. I'm ashamed you call yourself a Latino.
For those who commented that you are African American and became a citizen - not all immigration process are the same.
I would like to see all of you working in restaraunts, in the fields, in hotels, in carwashes, in construction - but NO you rather get on welfare - because to let you know - immigrants do NOT qualify for welfare. You also don't see us asking - begging - for money - You see us looking for jobs - the ones you don't want to do!
Sorry - we are here to stay - Y QUE!

jon on Apr 27, 2006 at 10:29:37 said:

haha yea right you are not even the original americans the native americans are the ones that lived hir bifore the 13 colonis so you are imigrant to dude you dont get it rigth , you are as imigrant as they are , this contry is made by imigrantes so get real to.

cody owen on Apr 25, 2006 at 08:02:00 said:

If immigrants want to live here, in the United States, they should take the time to become a legal american,the United States of America is a free and mixed nation but not an illegally filled "melting pot".

YADIRA GARCIA on Apr 25, 2006 at 04:09:23 said:

The U.S. without Mexicans is crazy who works on the new houses and streets that are building up Houston? What are they going to give free training to each and every person who wants to take a job from a Mexican? Ha, Yeh Right! I can't wait to see that one. So, why is there so much hate on Mexicans but, then why is there such a big demand for them? Come on now let's get real. Many, companies would go down if they lost hispanics or Mexican employees. without them there buisness will not run any-more. I guess it is just funny to me becouse when you apply for a job they ask are you bilingual? Right? Who are the main people that spend money herein the U. S. and not go to Europe or out of the U.S. to spend money? Yeh, you guessed it Mexicans.

Christine Smith on Apr 24, 2006 at 08:42:17 said:

Si Se Puede?
Hear this "No Way Jose!"

mad on Apr 19, 2006 at 08:53:03 said:

the illegals came here illegaly, what dont you get about that.this is our country and if we have to have another civil war to protect it there are 300 million americans ready to fight,we will be pushed no further,if illegals want to protest go home and protest against the corrupt mexican government who treat there peaple like dogs.change your land and stay the heck out of ours,or there will be a war you wont believe.we the peaple of america are the government not these idiots in the whitehouse who live in there ivory towers.most of who have never worked an honest day in there lives,so get out and stay out

obeyer of laws on Apr 18, 2006 at 10:54:14 said:

this is americans land we fought for it many times and we will fight to the death for it again.americans unit the time is now,no way am i going to let some illegal who breaks our laws first thing when they come here, gangs ,theives and disrepecting our land. over burdening are wellfare system,schools and are hospitals that we built and payed for, americans first. if the government doesnt get it there are 300,000,000 real americans that better vote out everyone of them.rise up americans and take back our country that our forfathers fought and died for

David Boggio on Apr 17, 2006 at 13:27:28 said:

I am living in south Florida, and I find it very frustrating that there are many people here who cannot speak english. I believe that everyone should speak english who is citizen of the U.S. There have been studies in the past that show that not having one common language can cause division within a society. If people want to become citizens, I believe that they need to be able to speak english. During the recent immigration rallies, I found it very frustrating that there had to be a spanish interpreter for those people who do not speak english.

kee on Apr 15, 2006 at 21:53:10 said:

I am an African-American citizen and have lots of African friends that are here legally and illegally. I do not feel that illegal immigrants should be here. The reason I feel this way is because there are lots of immigrants that are here legally, that had to go through the whole process the right way. I was in a relationship with an illegal immigrant from Africa, and I feared everyday whether or not he wanted to marry me just to receive a green card. If he had his papers already or was applying the legal way, that would have taken away my fears. I feel that the key word is illegal-immigrants. Legal immigrants do have the right to enjoy what American born citizens can enjoy, but if you are not here legally because you cross borders or have expired visas, you should not be granted a green card or citizenship that easily. If anything it should be harder to receive one, and the people in their home countries that are trying for papers the right way should be first priority since they are trying to do it the legal way. Also, I do agree that all the focus has been on the mexicans and it is not fair. There are other cultures that are here illegally and I can definitely say that they need to look at the amounts of Africans that are illegal. All of the protesters that are illegal should be happy that they were allowed to protest and not be arrested by INS officers, think about that.

Tiffany on Apr 15, 2006 at 03:29:37 said:

I believe that this immigrantion act is way to harsh. If this bill gets passed, many families will be torn apart. Sons and daughters of illegal immigrants living here will be seperated. Then who will care for that child? Social Services? Think of all the people that will have to be sent back to go live in harsh conditions and where the economy is not at its best. As I read all the other comments about revenge of the Alamo and discrimination, I am just so digested. America is made up of immigrants. REMEMBER: THE FIRST ENGLISHMEN (pilgrims) WERE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AS WELL. THEY TOOK OVER THE NATIVE AMERICANS' LAND AND PUT THEM ON RESERVATIONS WHERE THEY ARE FORCED TO LIVE. So in a sense, no one is really an "legal immigrant". So if I saw one of those Hispanic protesters, I would tell them to keep up the good work. If the US is so concern about illegal immigrants, they should pass a bill that is less harsh. Maybe one that will allow the illegals stay here and help them become a legal one is much better. People telling illegals to go back to where they came from is so racist. No one should be told that. The illegals came here for FREEDOM. Isn't that what America is all about??

zafar on Apr 11, 2006 at 19:03:27 said:

the issue is manifold. it is true that they should be here legally. but given what they face in their own country, and what they would face in america, many people would die in order to live in america. that is undeniable and most americans need to understand that.

if you hate illegals over here, then the government should do all that is in its power to make the countries that they are running from not so unpleasant to live in. for example, i know a lot of mexicans come to america so that they can take advantage of the exchange rate. with the little amount that they earn here, they can live the most menial life, yet still give their families back in mexico a somewhat respectable income. the american corporations are partly to blame for this. by going to mexico and not paying a better salary to the employees, they are only perpetuating the hellish life there.

this is where government policy comes in. america should say to vicente fox (though given the average insight of most americans, bush included, i expect hell to freeze over first) that things need to change! this is where the government can use corporations as an instrument of foreign policy in a positive manner. if those corporations pay a decent salary, health insurance, and even provide some civic amenities (all made in the usa, with an american outlook) then believe me fox would be shaking in his boots, and the average poor people will not see any reason to leave mexico because of the relatively decent life that they would have there. and they would still see america as the harbinger of hope that it tries to project through propaganda, while hopelessly failing because of its murdering marauding trigger happy ways...

Martha Farrellbegg on Apr 11, 2006 at 10:21:12 said:

I must protest the illegal immigrants who come to this country and DEMAND THEIR RIGHTS...they legally donot have any rights. What about the people who follow the law, do all the paperwork, pay the fees required and await patiently as they are being processed legally??? It is not fair to them, a slap in the face for law abiding people.
Illegals now have more rights & privileges than many American born citizens! Try getting medical care or special services if you are just a poor caucasian male who's only crime is to be ill, not breaking any laws, not able to work full time and thus have no medical or prescription services, believe me, those people exist...my son is one of them!
Every illegal should have to be deported and then apply LEGALLY to re-enter our country, waiting their turn....si se puede? YES THEY CAN BE SENT BACK to their lawful country IF our government has the back bone to do what is needed to all illegal aliens. What astounds me is the absolute brazennessof the illegals who are DEMANDING that these things be done! How dare they....

CMM on Apr 10, 2006 at 05:40:41 said:

I am furious that these people are in our country illiegally and although they refuse to comply with our immigration laws they want us to give them rights. NO GO BACK TO MEXICO TELL YOUR PRESIDENT TO RAISE WAGES SO YOU CAN MAKE MORE MONEY. STOP USING THE LIE THAT AMERICANS DONT WANT TO WORK ITS PATHETIC! My family started in the US as LEGAL immigrants they worked hard for this country and appreciate the freedom they have. It is a slap in the face for legal immigrants to see this GREAT INJUSTICE being done in the best country in the worls as far as freedom is comncerned and we as americans are paying a pretty hefty price for them to break the law.
Example I could not get my son approved for pre-k in florida because the classes were full there was a2 year waiting list but I had to find child care to start my new job. I was told and i quote " the migrant workers were exempt from having to be employed in order to qualify for Pre=k" My son was denied because Both my husband and i werent working I needed child care so I could work YET THE ILLEGALS DOWN THE STREET WHO HAD 8 KIDS BOTH HOME ALL DAY GOT THE SERVICES MY HUSBAND WAS PAYING TAXES FOR, I DIDNT QUALIFY. I WAS FURIOUS I CALLED TALLAHASSEE AND THREATENED TO SUE ON THE BASIS OF DISCRIMINATION. MORE AMEWRICANS NEED TO PROTEST SPEAK OUT WE ARE THE MAJORITY THEY MUST GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM.

morgan miller on Apr 10, 2006 at 02:33:57 said:

im am so ashame of our country the united states we are suppose to be the people to make good choices in life and by atking illegal immigrants out the country is like taking life awwy not every immigrant is the distructive one even american people living in their own country make the same mistakes of killing other people,drinking and driving ect. think about what we could make of this world joining all together and being a world where we can all get along as human beings i know immigrants make mistakes but its not all they all should be able to have human right like every other person.Immigrant are the main people that build the united states we have alot to thank them for,look how beatiful this kigdom looks now and people here arent all perfect im just tryimg to make a point they nedda chance to their people not dogs!!

Burkley on Apr 07, 2006 at 04:05:10 said:

This issue is sad. My son watches the news and gets angry over illegal immigrants, but I try to teach him to respect all people and everyone has a right to freedom.

I am proud to be an African-American living in this country. There is hatred and discrimination throughout this nation. The real culprits are the corporations that use people for their greedy gain.

I lived in Mexico when I was in High School- and I met some of the most wonderful and honorable people in my life as an exchange student. When I lived in Mexico, I adapated to the culture and the language. I love learning about other cultures, but I feel it is important to keep your roots as well. No disrespect, but it is unfair when I see jobs posted here in the USA and one of the requirements is - the candidate MUST speak Spanish- This is American we speak English- this feels like discrimination- it is unfair. But, I will say I have seen discrimination in corporate America. You move up if you look a certain way. You can easily gain opportunity if you are a certain race.

Do I want to see families torn apart because one of the members is here illegally- NO absolutely NOT- That's not right. I would hope that this country would continue to work toward people respecting each other regardless of the race. Yes there are labor shortages- but, some employers exploit and discriminate workers. It is a shame that people have to come here illegally- some dying for that freedom we take for granted. If we need foreign workers - then they should be able to enter the country legally and paid the right wage. We Americans- whether we like each other or not- have fought for freedom- Let it ring!

Taylor on Apr 04, 2006 at 17:50:02 said:

Two immediate thoughts stick out in my head from this article;

1. "The rallies offer yet more proof that that the punitive measures that some in Congress propose are completely out of touch with the reality of why we have 12 million undocumented people living within our borders and how they live in our midst." -- If conditions were so poor in Mexico, then few Mexicans would run into America in search of a "better" life and higher paid jobs. Is this not a sign that Fox needs to fix some MAJOR issues in his country before he continues to have his people spill into America? No other country in the world could one just come to illegally without papers and just start claiming a new life.

2. "The undocumented are here to stay and the question that should be uppermost in the Senate debate is how best to incorporate the undocumented residents, who pick the food for our tables, build our cities, clean our houses and tend our gardens." Ok liberals. How about we take all the current "illegal" guns that are in our country and since they are already here, we make them legal? Would that same justification fly, I highly doubt it.

3. "American employers hired workers, not criminals." American employers are in most cases the criminals. They are supplying work at an extremele low wage and most of the time, under the table for these immigrants. That is a crime.

payasa(Jazmin) on Apr 04, 2006 at 02:53:52 said:

I THINK THAT THEY HOULD KEEP US HERE WERE ARE NOT HURTING NOBODY WE CAME HERE TO WORK TO GET THE JOB THAT THE GRINGOS IN THE UNITED STATES DONT WANT TO DO....THEY HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WE ARE HARD WORKERS AND CARE FOR A BETTER FUTURE IN LIFE....I ALO DONT THINK THAT THEY HOULD BUILD A 700 MILE LONG FENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWET BORDER I MEAN WHY WE ARE STILL GOING TO COME EITHER WAY THAT NOT GOING TO STOP US FROM COMING OVER AND COMING IN TO THE UNITED STATES....AND ALO THEY ARE TRYING TO BUILD FENCE AND WALLS IN AN DIEGO I MEAN THE GRINGOS AND THE IMMIGRANTS ARE GOING TO BE LIKE SLAVES THEIR NOT GOING TO LET YOU GO ANYWHERE WITH FECE AND WALLS I MEAN LIVE NORMAL YOU GUYS WOULDNT LIKE IT IF WE PUT WALLS AND FENCE AROUN YOU GUY WERE NOT GOING TO STOP UNTIL YOU GUY CHANCE THE LAWS....VIVA MEXICO Y LA REVOLUCION MEXICANA....SI SE PUEDE.... WE COULD DO IT....

Melissa Lopez on Mar 31, 2006 at 13:11:25 said:

I believe that immigrants should get a fair chance at staying here, but there has to be a limit on the number. The U.S. does need to preserve some of these jobs for those that are already citizens. And yes, many illegal immigrants do work hard and make a decent living, but it's not just a mexican or hispanic problem. There are illegal immigrants such as the Irish, Polish, and Africans trying to get into the United States, but the only faces you see on TV are the Mexican ones. This is causing a more hateful attitude towards the Mexicans than ever before. The caucasians think that the Mexicans are taking all the jobs, but in reality there are some white, and black faces too.

Connie Jones on Mar 29, 2006 at 23:56:22 said:

It is so sad that children are marching out of fear of having their citizenship taken from them .They were born here but their parents are illegals.
These people are very hard working people.They deserve the right to earn their citizenship, to be treated like human beings and not slaves.
Hispanics are not the only ones who are illegal,there are many different nationalities here illegally.

Edwin Srednas on Mar 28, 2006 at 06:44:35 said:

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

If you love this country become a citizen.
You should have applied to come here legally.
If your here illegally, you shouldn\'t be here.
If I were to cross the Mexican border into
Mexico, I would probably be shot or killed by the Mexicans or their governments border patrol.
We have too much compassion to enforce our laws on immigration. So don\'t sweat it.
It is sad that you can\'t turn your own country
into a place like America. Maybe, America should annex Mexico.

Gil Fernandez on Mar 28, 2006 at 03:33:41 said:

I first want to point out that immigration to any country is not a right but a privilege. Therefore, for immigrants being in the U.S. and enjoying what citizens enjoy is not an entitlement. That seems to be the sentiment of people marching in the streets of Los Angeles. Furthermore, I don't think those protestors were doing themselves a favor by waving Mexican flags. Do they want to be Americans or do they want to pledge elligence to Mexico? Don't they understand how non-immigrants can be offended when they see a foreign flag being waved while "demanding" the American dream?

Veronica Garcia on Mar 28, 2006 at 01:57:59 said:

This makes me so mad that all this bullshit is going on in the fucking place. Like they said for all the mexicans not to go to work for one fuckin day and you will see what will get done not a damn thing. Well instead of trying to get rid of all the mexicans they should be trying to help them. We are the ones who are doing all the work that help the americans get their shit done. Building this wall will just cause a war that they are not ready for. Well this makes me mad as you can see.

marvin myers on Mar 28, 2006 at 01:41:20 said:

Your insane!Breaking the law to enter a country after leaving a corrupt,morally bankrupt country to come here and in your own protesters crowd,denounce the American flag.While in Dallas yesterday,the radio reports many assaults and robberies while kids skipped school to "protest"
Your movement is a sham and the preposal should be law.
The country was made up of immagrants yes,but they broke no law and constructed a country,not tore one down and move onto the next.
Is this revenge for the Alamo?You dont belong here illegally while others do it legally and have no right to assert you belong.

Neri, Ruby on Mar 28, 2006 at 01:25:44 said:

My parents came to the U.S. illegally. They worked hard in the fields picking fruit to put a roof over our heads and food in the table. I am very proud to say I'm the daughter of illegal immigrants.
This is the dream of every Hispanic who risks their lives crossing the border to better their lives.
It's sad to say that there are many of our own race that want to kick us out of our country. They forget where their roots came from.
Without us this country would not survive. Who will pick their fruits and clean after them? I'm not just referring to white people but to all Americans that want to kick our people out! We are hard workers who fight for what we want...TO BETTER OUR LIVES! Is that a sin? No. So why consider us as felons? If felon means someone who migrates to the United States to better their livesand live the American dream, then you have all the right to call me a felon.
It's sad to say that we have ignorant people running our country. This is not a country of freedom and rights...but a country of prejudice and injustice.

Monica Ardila on Mar 28, 2006 at 00:12:17 said:

hello I am a journalist in a Colombian magazine and i am doing a story about the immigration reforms in USA. If i could talk or get lydia Chavez's e-mail so i can talk to hre about it. thank you

SK on Mar 27, 2006 at 22:57:26 said:

I do not know what this poll is regarding the legal immigrants being alright with illegal immigrants being allowed citizenship. This is absolutely crazy. If every immigrant (legal or illegal) knew something like this is possible, noone would even try the legal way because it is the hard and right way. Just because illegals are larger in number does not mean that they got what they want. I support immigration and I am actually a immigrant but I have been waiting for my green card for the past 3 years legally. And that is the way everyone should be treated. If the illegals want to come back they should back to their country and then come back legally.

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