by Why Georgia 70 Replies latest members politics
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49620
http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20060420-120047-2698r.htm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060418/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/mexico_mistreating_migrants
http://www.city-journal.org/html/eon2006-04-10hm.html
http://www.city-journal.org/html/15_4_mexico.html
Alls I'm sayin'...
So far my newspaper arrived on my front porch on time..........I still have electricity and running water.......fresh veges in the fridge.....
I think 'DWI' going to be filed under "NON-EVENTS" - right next to YK2..........
I think 'DWI' going to be filed under "NON-EVENTS" - right next to YK2..........
and Million Man March.
Lisa
Yawn Class
no
The issue is not throwing money at Mexico, it is an issue of Mexico doing what is right for its people.
In a nut shell.
Hubert
Do we see illegal Canadians coming into the U.S.? Maybe some, but not like Mexico, because Canada takes care of it's people.
This was the topic of the day at Kindergarten and on my street as I was coming and going about my daily activities.
My neighborhood is predominately hispanic/portuguese and cambodian. We are one of 3 white families. My neighbors from Portugal were complaining to the neighbors from Honduras about how we can't get our garbage picked up and how the street will stink like Mexico.
They both, who are citizens worked very hard to become citizens, assimilate and very proudly fly the Red, White, & Blue in their flagpole.
When I went to Dunkin Donuts, half of the employee's were not there, the teenie boppers were complaining about if they didn't come in they'd be fired.. It took a lot longer to get my iced coffee today.
Best Regards,
Chrystal
Not really.
In our little Texas town, I did notice the same group of Mexican men huddled on the same corner waiting for contractors to pick them up, same as any other day. Guess they'd rather be earning wages than making a political statement. <shrug>
CG
I'm unsure about how I feel about this issue. It's very complex. There is no simple solution. And I have a lot of bias and prejudice that I have to guard against. I try not to stereotype them, but it is hard when the politicians and the media does it.
On one hand, I am against being charged with a felony for helping someone who is an illegal alien. As I understand it, doctors, nurses, teachers, and even the average person who stops to help a lady with a flat tire could probably be charged under the proposed law.
I also was watching a case on the news the other day where parents were picked up and deported to Mexico, leaving their kids (who are US citizens) behind. I just don't think it's right to separate parents and children. I've seen enough of that going on in the JWs.
The National Anthem in Spanish? Well, I feel that is free speech. At official functions, it still remains the English version that will be honored.
10-13 million undocumented aliens! That's a lot. Why did the feds let this number get so high? Deporting that many people is a monumental undertaking now. That many people in our society suddenly displaced will create some real problems for them and us. Surely there can be some sort of amnesty granted for otherwise law-abiding people who have been here for many years, along with reinforcing our borders to make sure that no more make it in illegally.
On the other hand, I do think they should make an effort to learn the language, blend in, and assimilate into the greater American culture. They don't have to lose their culture in doing so, just like other American immigrants adopt American customs but still retain their culture.
Yes, they need to be paying taxes too. Many have FICA and other withholdings taken from their paychecks. They never file income tax returns to get their tax refunds because it would be discovered they are using a friend's or cousin's Social Security number. Some are paid under the table, however, and no taxes are ever paid in these cases.
So I sure don't know what the answer is, but in 1863 we outlawed slavery in this country. Unfortunately, we now have a whole segment of our society without rights, who are basically in economic and political slavery.
Should that be a felony?
I don't know. It is a difficult situation we have let ourselves get into.
Tammy
Seems the problem would be solved by making them pay taxes, and then only get welfare if they can show they have worked and payed taxes at least one full year. Locking down the boarders is not going to help much in my opinion. If they paid taxes, Federal, State then they would be supporting those who come here and live on welfare.. If they can show they worked and earned money, paid taxes for 1 year then they would be entitled to assistence what ever that might be. All these free handout at American's expense through our hard paid taxes is just wrong. These people need to pay taxes like we do. I don't care if there, but the need to learn English immediately.
Oh haven't suffered any around here in North Carolina from them staying home or what ever their doing.
I'm a 7th generation American, that is how I see it.
I do think they should make an effort to learn the language, blend in, and assimilate into the greater American culture. They don't have to lose their culture in doing so, just like other American immigrants adopt American customs but still retain their culture.
Swan, I agree. The immigrants who came to Ellis Island were just grateful to be here and have opportunity. They did not demand:
Instead, they brought skills and craftsmanship, got educated, built businesses, employed others, became leaders, assimilated and contributed. All without organized protests, threats or whining on behalf of their ethnicity.
