Should immigration make exceptions?

I agree! If they choose to disregard the law then the law should make no exceptions for anyone who disobeys it.

I disagree. Most of the things people are saying about immagrants are really selfish. Only send the ones that aren't doing anything back. If there's more people working for us, don't you think it will raise productivity flow? Most of them of are paid lower wages than regular residents.

I am all for the law but who do you think will take care of these kids when there parents are sent home. Some of these children are american citizens, these kids will go into the system where our hard earned tax payer money will be used to feed, clthe and educate them until they turn 18. The law has to allow provisions maybe allow one parent to stay so they can work and provide for there kids or they will become the responsibility of the state and that money will come ut of our pockets. All I am saying is think with an open mind

The parents came here years ago on visas. Instead of renewing them they ignored the fact. Instead they maintained their life here and had children. Needless to say all went well for quite some time. THe children were born here so they are Americans. I think that should clear it up for you. The parents didnt realize the Visa had to be renewed until years after it had expired. So they knew they would have issues now if they tried to renew. It was when immigration was front page news. THey made an example out of anyone with anytype of immigration issue. I do think people should come here legally. However, I think each case is individual.And should've been handled as such. THese people were law abiding , church going, and volunteers as citizens of the US. Hope that clears it up.dl

Thankyou. It was foolish not to renew the visas. At one time they may have been forgiven. Now however there is seems little motivation to deport the millions of illegal immigrants as it affects the economy. Many are employed and underpaid in what was once termed stoop labour. Unfortunately if all the illegals were in fact deported it would affect the economy as these underpaid labourers are in essence modern day pseudo-slaves with no rights and little compensation for their labours. Americans seem outraged on the one hand at all the illegal immigration, yet on the other hand quick to exploit these usually very poor immigrants. If they had an 18 year old child, they must have been here a long time and must be approaching middle age by now. I think after all this time their lives would be in USA and Mexico might be like going to a foreign country unless they have job prospects and lots of relatives. I think they should have the option of applying to come into the country legally though. Banning them for live seems somehow counterproductive, both to the parents, children and the United States. I am of the opinion though if people engage in repeated criminal activity they should be deported and banned for life. Most countries have enough home grown criminals. However governments tend to pick off the low growing fruit that is easy to find like the above couple and have a poor record of finding and keeping out the criminals as they are harder to find.

I feel the same as you. I would feel bad too. In the beginning I felt bad for them. Now after reading some of the responses, I am starting to feel differently. These people have been doing this since it became an issue. They know what could happen. I am now wondering if this was the plan. Have american children so they maybe wont deport us. Only the family knows what they felt. I think the parents were selfish. THey had these children and have now dropped the entire resposibility of raising them to the eldest daughter. WHat about her life? Is it a situation where they sacrifice her happiness and well-being for that of the other kids. How fair is that? I am mixed race, so are my children and my husband is puerto rican. So when I say this its because I know from experiences that my family or myself have had. Alot of times people play stupid and act like they cant speak english. Reason being is so they can say they didnt know. NOT! SHame on them! That poor girl is now forced to clean up the mess of her parents. Nice huh? thanks dl

Yeah, if they've been here that long... they should have done the right thing and did whatever it takes to get citizenship papers. What part of "responsible" don't they get? THey had the time, they just chose not to do it. Why should there be an acception for that? There is time to pay taxes, and if you choose not to pay them.. what happens? Do you get an exception to the rule cause you have kids or have been in the country for so long? No, you are fried instantly! I get tired of "exceptions" being given to illegal people just cause they came from a less "suitable" country than USA yet citizen's get the book thrown at them.

Our country was founded on LEGAL immigration, not illegal aliens. The illegal aliens are here illegally. The laws were set in place to protect legal Americans.

i agree about them all going back to mexico...the kids should be granted dual citizenship and live with the parents in mexico and help the parents gain citizenship legally...i would never make a family split up and since they came illegally then let the kids go home with them until they can come back legally. the 18 yr. old can obviously do as they please tho...

they have to study for several years to pass the test. adn if green card was running out they should have got it renewed

Oh, and to answer your question--if there are rules in place, just think if we keep making exceptions? We'll be living in total anarchy! Our society is determined by a set of rules to encompass EVERYONE.