Mexicans In America

I dont have a problem with it as long as they are here legal. They have just as much chance as anyone to be here and to try to make a better life for theirself. If we were to tell everyone that came from a different country then the USA that they were not allowed here then what would it say for us. My whole family was from Poland and Gremaney and if they were to come here for a better life and someone said that they had to go back because they were not from the USA them most of us now would not be here living free the way that we can. Most Mexicans come here to make a living because they cant make one back home because of the way their country is but the one that come here and work just to send their money back home to their family is ok but the money should stay in the USA. I hope that you kind of understand what I am trying to say, I kind of got lost in thought here. this country was made by our forefathers come over and making this the palce that you call home.

I think anyone visiting the United States should be here legally. I have absolutely no problem with anyone, however, given the events of 9/11 I think America needs to be aware of who is in this country legally. If people want to come into this country for the purposes of giving a better life for their family, then do it legally. Some of people in this country that are illegal (empasis on some, not all) are also commiting crimes. There are also many hard working people here too. My mom came from Cuba many years ago, but they came legally. It should be interesting hearing what others have to say.

This country was built on the back of immigrants, and many of us are a product of those. But the illegals of all origins should be sent back. Bottom line if you are here illegaly then you should be deported.

Again, Mexicans or other illegal immigrants wouldn't be in the US if nobody would hire them for low-paying jobs. As I said in another post, Canada doesn't have a problem with illegal immigration, because there nobody would hire them. There is a double standard going on in the US. Try and send them all back, you would be left without waiters and veggies on your lunchtable.

Thank you for writing a post that brings everyone's attention to the less popular side of this very emotional issue. Most people do not understand that the average Mexican does not have a legal method to enter this country. They must marry a US citizen, have a relative living here legally that is qualified to sponsor them, or have an advanced degree and a US company as a sponsor. You can't just waltz into the immigration office and apply. Even after you apply it can take up to 10 years or more to finalize the paperwork. You are also correct in stating that most illegals pay taxes. They have them deducted directly from their check just like you and me. The difference is although they pay taxes they are not allowed to have a driver license, benefit from social security or medicare, or most other non-emergency services. While there are criminals both legal and illegal, I do strongly beleive that the majority of people that here working for minimum wage are those that just want to give their family a better life. If they could pay $2000 to the US government instead of a coyote that might leave them in the desert to die, I am sure that they would. Thanks again for putting some thought into the issue and not succumbing to emotion or rascism.

If mexicans comehere legally and become citizens I more than welcome them but if they sneak in here illegally they are just another brand of crook.illegal means against the law. I try to obey the laws of my country and so should anyone coming in here as immigrants.

I know that Walmart's subcontractors bus them in to do all their landscaping at their new stores. The biggest retailer in America! How do they get away with this?

I know a lot of people that are here without legal papers.They are working in a variety of occupations that the people in California do not want to work in. Also not all are from Mexico they are from different countries including Canada.

There are people from other countries that are here illegaly but most people think it is only the Mexicans.

I think that someone who totally disregards another countries laws just to benefit themselves is pretty selfish. When the illegals decided to come to this country they never considered what effect they could have on us. They were only worried about how they could better their lives. When they decided to cross that border illegally they knew that they were braking the laws of this land. Apparently they didn't care an proceeded to do so. Then why should we care if their families get split up because the illegal person is getting deported for breaking our laws. These people knew what they were doing was wrong yet the went ahead and did it. The woman who marry these men know that they are illegally here yet go ahead and start a family with them. It was their choice to do this so they should suffer the consequences. If they don't want their families split apart then they should apply yo move to Mexico with their partner. No one is stopping them. We teach our children that there are consequences for their actions why should it be any different for these people?

Everybody should have the chance, as your antecesors had, to get a piece of the American dream (remember, unless you are a descendant of Native AMerican, you are a descendant of an inmigrant, and I relly do not know if the first brittons were here legally)

As the song say: "It woudn't be L.A. without mexicans". Most of them do jobs americans people don't like doing so I think America is better off with mexicans than without, peace...

I think that all illegal immigrants should have to go home. If they come over legally then it will be okay.

Majority of them stay here without a visa or any legal documents. They took advantage of our benefits that suppose provided for our legal citizens. They gave birth millions of babies, and they got free provisions from it. They didn't pay tax, but they go to free school, and they have free of everything, while other people paying thousands of dollars of taxes can't enjoy it at all. That just wrong. Send them all back, and they commit most of crimes here too.

If I knew anyone here without a visa I would turn them into ICE.....They don't belong here and they should be rounded up and sent back to the country they came from. We have laws and they should be obeyed, can you tell me as an american citizen what laws can you break without being procuted after you have be caught doing it...Who made Illegals the choosen people where they can break the law with out proper documents and be rewarded for doing so.. I hate to be the one to tell their president that just because they are here illegally don't make this Mexico. Where does this fool get off? And if his going try to send that women back here as an Ambassor to the United States they have another think coming.. I think he would like another Mexican/American War that's a good way to try and do it. The American People are upset enough to stop it anyway they have too..

Mexicans in America? Why not? People from all over the world come here. That is the American way! We all came from someplace! This is a great country! If you are breaking the law, that is absolutely different! You should be able to be here, but in jail! I live in a place over run by illegals and this drives me nuts! Our signage is in English and Spanish. You can't get a job with government here without being bilingual. This does not include pig latin - I asked.

If they come into the country legally and for a good reason, then I don't have a problem with them. I also believe that they should have to be a law abiding citizen and not be in trouble for at least the first 10 years, esp. of any major trouble. I also think that they should have to learn English instead of expecting us to put everything in Spanish for them.

I wouldn't just mention mexicans, but other races that have come to the United States illegally. Now who would think about sending them back? It's not a matter of thinking, but knowing the fact those who did cross and cheated their way of life coming into this country without the proper identification should be deported no questions asked!

I have no problem with anyone who is willing to fill out the papers, be patient and legally immigrate to America. Those who waded, walked, road in car trunks, ect to sneak in, big problem. I understand that people have feelings, families, and it would be painful, but let's face it. They knew they broke the law when they sneaked in, they should be deported because that is what the law says. I know not all of these people are "bad people", but obviously they are willing to break at least one law. The issue of our unsecured boarders is a huge national security risk. I do not personally know anyone who is here illegally, but I do know a couple of people who's parents farm. One is a sod farmer and the other has an orchard. They have to be so careful every year to do everything in their power to hire only legal workers. It's a real hassle and problem for them. Many other farmers obviously choose to just hire whoever shows up and not ask for green cards or visas or anything. I'm glad there have been a few immigration stings lately, but not any where near enough, and they seem to be really slow what happens after they arrest those who are caught.

What I think: :That it's horrible that Mexico's so corrupt its poor citizens feel they must escape to live even half-way decent lives. :That the USA must put the screws to Mexican government to MAKE them reform. :That the U.S. must SERIOUSLY go after employers of illegals with huge fines & sometimes jail. :That yes, they SHOULD be sent back, as we simply cannot HANDLE them all, & the millions more trying to come here. :That the ones who come here just to have a baby, thus making it easier for them to stay (& get all the welfare perks), should NOT be allowed to call their kids Americans...OR...make the PARENTS leave, & adopt out the "American" babies to loving homes. No politically correct apologies from ME; just a harsh reality which -- if not dealt with swiftly -- will completely crater our nation, financially, culturally, & legally. As for your last query--my estimate is that virtually my entire neighborhood (low-rent area) is composed of illegals. Maggiepie