Millions of people come to this country because America is addicted to cheap labor.
Many people would argue that the reason so many illegal immigrants come to this country is because they are poor to begin with and that our system is flawed not letting the poor people in. I think the real reason for the illegal immigration problem is a simple Economics 101 topic — Supply and Demand.…
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326 - Patriot
Illegal immigrants are just that... ILLEGAL. If they were good people, they would have entered our country legally through the proper channels. Illegal immigrants are no different than any other criminal. They are scum just like cockroaches. They are flooding our country with drugs, stealing, raping, and murdering. I'm not against anyone wanting to come live in America but if they can't do so in a legal manner, I don't want them here. We need to beef up security at the border and start shooting every illegal immigrant that takes a step into our country. We can go half way around the world to help a third-world country fight off invaders while we let anyone that wants in walk across our border. Would-be illegal immigrants would think twice about trespassing in our country if doing so brought the risk of catching a bullet in the head upon their first step across the border. As someone posted earlier, the government doesn't have to do anything. Sooner or later, the American citizens are going to take matters into their own hands and start defending our borders whether the government will or not. We are getting sick of these scumbags sneaking in and using up the benefits in place for law-abiding U.S. citizens. Benefits paid for by tax paying Americans. Stay in your own country and stop turning ours into a cesspool. If you don't have enough repect for our laws to come here legally, we don't want you here. You are not welcome here. We are not interested in giving you all the benefits of being a U.S. citizen when you don't pay the taxes that make those benefits available. Paying sales tax doesn't qualify you for such benefits either, We pay social security taxes and income tax. You illegals don't so don't pretend you do anything to help our country. Illegal immigrants only cost us more money, so your presence here only costs U.S. citizens more tax dollars. Every illegal should be shipped home to where they came from and should be shot on site when caught sneaking in.
327 - Cindy
Spoken like a true patriot. What an insane point of view you have.
If you want to resolve things by shooting people, I have a better plan. It will save bullets and you won't have to worry about anyone being 'illegal' any more.
328 - Jose
I think that wat u sais was pure BS!! i dont agree at all with wat u said,whether mexicans come here illegally or not it doesnt matter because they come her for work that half the americans are to lazy to do!! so thank a mexican when u see one or u wouldn't have the vegetables u have at ur table today.
329 - Autumn
What really needs to happen :
1. beef up border security
2. strictly enforce deportation
3. send our troops to Mexico
Mexico is too close to home to ignore, they shouldn't have to cross illegally, if things are really that bad there, why in the hell are we not doing something about it? Fair Tax Act would eliminate all Federal Tax on wages, compensating with a national sales tax, and would rid us of the IRS, but the best part of all would be that it would become inescapable for all US & NON-US citizens to pay the taxes our country is desperate for. I do feel empathetic of poor Mexican families that leave their country out of desperation to ours. It's just insane that most overlook the root of the problem altogether. Mexico's problems are our problems and we need to restore Mexico to social order until the citizens no longer have desire to flee their home country.
330 - Been there
LA Girl, I respect you for trying to defend your parent, but you are very wrong in several of your arguments. The reason so many people are upset is because the jobs WERE occupied by legal Americans, but were lost to illegal immigrants because they will work for such low wages. My boyfriend has been in the construction field for many years and was earning a living wage that allowed him to raise a family and own a small home-we live at the lower middle class level and are certainly not rich. He regularly worked 12 hour days so don't tell me he "really don't want to work"! What he didn't want to do was share a rental house with ten other people so he could afford to work for a salary below minimum wage!! Just before Christmas, his company laid off ALL their American workers due to "lack of work", however they somehow managed to find enough work to keep the 17 illegal Mexicans that they kept employed but paid under the table. SO, those of you think "sometimes you just have to do things that are illegal yet they dont really harm anybody" are wrong- explain your opinion to his kids who wonder why they have to move from the home he can no longer afford thanks to your mom and others like her.!
331 - Been there
Oh and by the way, I do my own nails, mow my own grass, and clean my own home. I don't grow or pick my own vegetables though. Therefore,#328 by your reasoning I guess I deserve to lose my job to an illegal immigrant too- since I am obviously too lazy to grow my own food ! Also, you aren't really paying SS taxes-not with illegal numbers. It is just a sham the companies that hire you use to bypass laws. They give you a fake number and take out "taxes" which they then pocket to make their profits even larger. You know what is going on, but don't protest because you don't want to lose the job you took from a legal citizen to a fellow immigrant. Besides, you know that the legitimate income taxes the rest of us really do pay will will build the roads you use to get to work, support the hospitals you use to deliver your children ( for those legal US birth certificates) and the schools to educate (babysit) them, and pay for your food stamps as well.
332 - Julia Maple
The previous commentators tackled the issue of the immigrants never paying taxes which would help in these recession times and asking instead to have the same rights as the tax payers.
Some people even came with the idea that the illegal immigrants who bought houses they couldn't afford were one of the factors that triggered the financial crisis [Edited]
But from the pragmatic point of view, what can be done with these people? Unfortunately, illegal immigration into the United States is highly profitable proposition for both employers and the U.S. government, and it also benefits Mexico, which is the largest source country of undocumented immigrants into the US.
The US and Mexican governments actively stimulated illegal immigrants to enter USA and to work illegally for profit-hungry U.S. employers. Poverty-stricken immigrants , who are often desperate to house and feed their families, respond to the financial enticements...and then are blamed by U.S. citizenry for illegally being in the US.
333 - I am reality
They are very ignorant ..they drive like they own the road and never use the words please , excuse me or thank you..my neighborhood has been taken over and they think it is theirs..
334 - jessup
should illegal aliens come to the U.S.A.
335 - Cindy
...from like Mars?
336 - Margo
Illegal people do pay taxes...if you read on it you would know. They might not have a ss# yet they get a number to do taxes. Also the government gives them opportunity to join the military in return to when they finish their term they get citizenship. So some are trying to make things right. With time everything seems to get in order. For those that refuse to be civil about it........I will pray for you all....it is obvious you need to get yourself right with God to be able to enjoy your life and be happy instead of getting all worked out and live a miserable life. It help you should try talking to God for some peace in your heart and mind.
337 - Sandy
I have a trick question. What if you are an illegal immigrant but you're parents brought you to America illegally when you were younger than 18. America is the only land you know and the best language you speak is english over any other. Most people assume illegals are the ones who just came over the border or with visas that expired. What about the children who grew up here undocumented due to their parents bringing them over without immirgation papers. My question: Are these children to blame for the crimes committed by their parents? Are they criminals? Should there be a separate immigration law to allow these American raised children documentation as a pathway to citizenship or our military? That would help them bette rthemselves and stay off welfare. Would these current adults who are illegal due to their parents, deserve the same hate or are they viewed separely? No one talks about the children brought illegally and had no choice but to come over and grow up here. They feel like Americans and want to do their part here. What do you suppose?
338 - Maria
Fuuck all Oof yoou guuys , Immaigrants are NOOT going to be all deported at Once we are just go to keep on comingg Because we Never Give Up & One day were going to have a Hispanic Presdient we Never care what you guys think about Latinos All of yoou that dont like latinos well talk all that shit in our faces I deare you ! All the hard good workers our all of us but I dosent matter whos predient to us You cant get us out of hear were to many and we will fight for our new lives PERIOD !
339 - PABLO MONTERRO
ALL AMERICANS ARE LAZY THATS WHY YOU GUYS HIRE MEXICAN IMMIGRANTS BECAUSE YOU GUYS DONT HAVE THE BALLS TO DO SHIXT ! I LIKE AMERICA BUT NOT THE AMERICANS THAT TALK SHIXT ABOUT MEXICANS THATS WHAT CAUSE GANGS ,DRUGS AND MORE BECAUSE YOU AMERICAN TRYING TO GET RID OF US
340 - Mr. Upset
Nancy i dont believe any one will listen to you or i hope not because to tell some one to hang themselves and their parents are scum is just wrong i understand american citizens dont like paying taxes and most feel the same way but it doesnt mean you can become hurtful and irrational and say that type of thing to some one. Its not certain races or certain immigrants that make the US bad its people who are like you! thinking since they have rights that they can say whatever they want. all im saying is be rational dont start becoming hurtful i could be saying the same thing to you but i wont because i have manners and im rational about things and i was raised by illegal immigrants (my parents eventually got papers though) so what im saying is dont think just cause you are a citizen that you can tell illegal immigrants scum or tell people to hang themselves.
341 - Mr. Upset
to patriot
Isn't that practically what Europeans did when they first came to America? they brought diseases, killed, raped, destroyed the land and much more! believe it or not patriot this was once native American land and Mexican land but then Europeans (white people) came and took there land forcefully killing more people than probably immigrants have ever done! beside i highly doubt its only immigrants just do drugs or rape people or kill people. Im pretty sure legal citizens do that too
342 - Ingrid Kaltenbruenner
First of all illegal immigrants do not take anybody's job, they are doing what you and I hate to do, Will you all Americans go to work cleaning hauses, a maid, or under the sun all day as a gardener? NO, then quick complaining, and the people who are taking over america are Asians look at our debt with china, look at most of your bosses and they will be asians, look who's got the best cars, so open your eyes to the real problem. There would not be illegal immigrants here if American citizens did not hire them.
343 - jessica
ok put it this way per tend you were an illegal your in the U.S and your parents are in mexico and you really wanted to work because you wanted to feed your family in mexico and your self (place to live, something to eat everyday and clothes you need to buy and for your laundry) you would need a work right
in that case we need those same things
would you like if AMERICAN'S came and said you can't work here or you cant do this or that hoe would you feel bad right
344 - Fred Mertz
The author of this article is naive. The fact is that 95% of illegal aliens use stolen or counterfeit IDs that say the illegal is an American citizen or a legal resident. They use the IDS to apply for jobs right alongside actual Americans. When they are hired, they are paid exactly the same as Americans are paid.
The "cheap labor" dodge was dreamed up by the leftists and Marxists to take the blame off the illegal aliens and put it on the businesses and corporations that they hate anyway. It's a bogus claim...and one that even a little research will show is false.
345 - yuvi
oh my GOODNESS!!! lol there are stupid people on here that despite all their education in school never learned shit about history and the myths it taught them. I agree with L.A. concerned girl. Legal citizens don't want to take backbreaking jobs like picking crops or whatever- they'd only last about 3 hours before they quit. Illegal immigrants (a large amount of family and friends) can find jobs faster than the 9.1% national average can! American's are lazy and refuse to do this work because they think they are "too good" for it. All that it basically comes down to is America's underlying, but still existent "white-supremacist-capitalist-patriarchy"
346 - Sam
Require that all illegals be fixed where they can not reproduce offspring. Make this a mandatory law and watch the stamepede south. Hallelujah
347 - Jimmy
Many Latinos come to America and cause trouble - fights, rape, murders, etc..... They are trouble!
348 - Economics Student
Current immigration laws restrict immigration to certain numbers. The number of immigrants allowed in this country legally, versus the number of immigrants needed to stimulate the economy--well--the numbers don't match. The United States needs to allow more legal immigrants into the country, and make the process a little bit faster and easier (instead of taking seven years). I know several legal immigrants that are still going through the process that have been here for many years. We need immigrants to work jobs that we won't work, or don't want to work. The best solution, in my opinion, is to make it easier for people to come here legally.
After we have a good way for people to come here legally, we can worry about getting rid of the people that come here illegally by closing the borders and cracking down.
349 - JoSe
We have people that are born here and they have been on benefits all their life since their parents also took advantage of the money the tax payers give to our country. Our Government helps them and also the illegals that come here, but never make an effort to help us the paople that pay for everything they get here in our country. We are the losers and they are the winners.
350 - JoSe
Have you seen a vehicle fro Mexico and how the driver stays in the middle line? That's the way they drive because they are scared to drive and they shouldn't be scared to drive in this cuntry because we stay outside of the middle lines on the streets.
351 - You people just wow
So after reading all three hundred and fifty comments on this website. I have found out several things.
1) Some of you so called "Americans" don't know that illegal Mexicans do pay SS. They get a fake SS and pay it. But unlike you, they never see that money again. The average Mexican wage is about $4.15 an hour and those in the agricultural industry make even less.
2) You say come to this country Legally. Have you seen how much it is to apply for the chance to become legal. Any one would be sent back a more then thousands of dollars with Lawyer fees application fees and other fees that "America" wants you to pay to be in this racist country.
3) You say illegal immigrants are stupid? I'm sorry but have you seen your students. You ask why are Asians so smart at math or at this and that. It's not that they are smart it's that your schooling is shit. There is a reason you have some good school tat are hard to get int. They want to keep stupid people out.
352 - Jazmin
I find this very stupid. Illegals come here to work and send money to their families in 3rd world countries. They come to do no harm to anyone. They have jobs such as lawn mowing, they pick fruit busting their butts out in the sun for $5 an hour, they work at McDonald's, their in supermarkets, working for no more than $9 an hour, they don't "TAKE' anyone's job because most Americans DON'T even want shitty ass jobs like that - now do they? NO. Americans sit in banks, in offices, are teachers or have other jobs that will be paying $20 an hour or more. If Illegals weren't here , most businesses will go out of business because nobody would be taking these jobs. i don't understand what this whole fuzz is about... IF AMERICANS REALLY WANTED THESE JOBS, THEY WOULD HAVE TOOK THEM A WHILE AGO> but they didn't. That's how illegals got the jobs. AND for your information, yes most "Illegals" do pay taxes because you don't actually need a social security number you dumbasses... i am undocumented and unafraid. Just stop complaining, because without "illegals" this country would be NOTHING
353 - Emiliano
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You want to know why the illegals are here illegally? Its because the white Assholes that run this racist country won't allow them to be here and do that work legally. Illegal immigrants are what keeps this country from falling into ruin. Imagine being an illegal immigrant crossing the border taling whatever job you can get to help your family while the law is trying to get rid of you for that same reson you don't know the strugle you have no right to decide if we should be here or not. "La tierra es de quen la trabaja"
354 - Alejandro
The only true immigrants are the white people. Those of you white people who say you're americans you're not. You're english, french, german, italian the list gose on. The real americans are the natives this includes the tribes in the u.s. canada and Mexico. We are the only ones that originate from north america this is our land not yours we deserve the most rights because you're on our land, and even if it wasn't for that this would still be our land like Emiliano said "La tierra es de quen la trabaja" and we are the only ones truely doing so.
355 - Mimi
Hey Patriot, what you mean for good people? I am not illegal, but I know many illegal people that are really more valuable than thousands of NORTH americans that don't even like to work. I have two kids, and when I just to go to my doctor's check ups I feel really bad for seing pregnant women with all in drugs, but of course they are americans, they are good people and they are building a future to their kids like that. Have you ever asked yourself why companies prefer to hire latin american or hispanic people to work? It is not because they can pay less, but because they can get work triple work done for same they pay americans. Those who say why they don't stay in their countries and live there is because you don't have any idea of the situation on other countries. Imagine how bad could be that people prefer to come here and be at risk to be treated like is treated just to be able to work. Come on, but it is not rare you guys think like that, anyway you don't even know what happen with your neighbors...so selfish, just worried on yourselves...
356 - kesy
THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED ITS SPLITING INOCENT FAMILIES APART. FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN HERE EVEN BEFORE THE LAW GOT ENFORCED EVEN MORE, TAKING OUT FAMILIED THAT HAVE NEVER DONE NOTHING WRONG, YET YOU'LL DON'T SEE THE BAD IN THE AMERICANS WHO SIT OUT ON THE STREETS ASKING FOR MONEY WHEN THERE "LEGAL" ITS INSANE. I WOULD LOVE IT TO BE A WORLD OF PEACE WHERE PEOPLE WOULDN'T HAVE TO SIT AND CRY FOR HAVING NEW BORNS TAKEN FROM AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAD ONLY PLANNED THE BEST
357 - Jennifer
Hey Nancy, how the Fuck do you even compare illegals to criminals??? By the way how dare you even say to hang yourself?! [personal attack deleted by comments editor] think your better than illegals when we come for a better life, not to cause problems. And if they come here, the government should try to help those who are trying to do good. And I don't see many citizens jumping to the chance of working the fields underpaid or horrible conditions...[personal attack deleted by comments editor]
358 - alma
i love it
359 - hey
not all illegal immigrants are from mexico!!!!
360 - cantbelievemyeyes
Cant believe that Heloise is comparing the immigrant drug problem to black ghettos. please get your facts straigth.There are more white people on drugs and making meth in this country than black have you heard you are the minority now!We are all immigrants in some form this was not our country our fouding fathers came and stole this country from whoever was here. get your facts straight.
361 - Jimmy
Stupid democrats giving all our money away for stupid immigrant education. They can't even pass the classes! Send them home!
362 - Igor
Aha! Jimmy, I can tell from your sentence structure that you're a Stupid Immigrant, so we'll start by deporting YOU, to whatever strange land you came from.
363 - haja
you guys are lame.
364 - LatinaButAmerican@Heart
I agree with most (not all) parts of this article. I agree that illegal immigration is huge problem for all parties involved; for the citizens/residents, for the government, for low wage workers, for the Hispanic community and legal immigrants who are being stereotyped and for the illegal immigrants themselves. The only ones truly benefiting from the deal are the corporations who hire illegals. What's the solution? It is far more complex than most of the solutions commented on here. Let me give you an example: I am permanent legal resident applying for citizenship. I am fluent in English (obviously) and I attend a good ranking private university in NY. I pay taxes and receive government services. I plan to acquire a Phd and contribute greatly to this country...but I originally came here illegaly, not because I wanted to, but because my parents brought me here as a small child. Does that make me a criminal? My parents were and are both LEGAl permanent residents for over 3 decades. Why didn't they bring me legally? First, they wanted me to be educated in America because they knew here I could actually succeed in life with a college degree unlike in our country of origin (Dominican Republic)and ... it took me 14 years (from birth) to be accepted in the country! If my parents would have waited legally for me to become a resident, I would've grown up without parents and without the American education my parents wanted me to receive. They spent around 30k for all the processing for me to become a resident. Do you call this a fair, open, and plausible system? Now, I still do not support illegal immigration even after being one shortly. I do think people should come legally to a country, why? Because I wouldn't want strangers coming to my home without me being introduced to them at the door. It makes sense that the USA and any country wants to make sure they know who is coming in. But it is not fair they establish such a high, impossible, and costly standard to get in. This country was built upon immigration and it should uphold its (original) values. A total immigration reform is needed that makes it impossible to come in illegaly, but easier to come in legally. Now, I am not saying let everyone come in and let's run out of resources...some forms of caps are needed, but let's be realistic. Millions of immigrants are here anyways, won't it be better if they were LEGAl and all of them pay taxes (I know some do, but not all)? Won't it be better if these legal immigrants were given the chance to move up on the corporate ladder like everyone else so they won't need any government resources (for the very few who get them because the majority of them don't since they don't have social security). My point is...most of the opinions are here are very one-sided. I think a more moderate view will be helpful since this issue is so much more complex than most of you think...I am a clear testament to that...and believe me, I am not the only one. I have a friend who feels more American than most residents. She has been living here since she was 5 years old and now is 20. After 15 years of applying to becoming a citizen (and graduating high school/postponing college) she has received her immigration letter of denial of residence. Now she has to return back to the country she did NOT grew up in. She may be Latina, but she is American at heart...yet deported. Smh.
365 - Victoria
Mexicans have been in the United States way before the United States even existed.
Therefore, Mexicans are going no where. The government should've done something to stop this so called "invasion" from the very beginning. It is too late now. There are MILLIONS, and they will continue to immigrate.
But why are you guys hating on them?
Yes, some of them come illegally, but are they raping your kids, are they stealing things from your house? Are they taking away your job?
NO.!
They all come to have a better life..etc.
Instead of hating, think of your where your family originally came from.
America is a nation of immigrants.
So called "Americans" invaded the Native American's territory, so why are you all complainng that Mexicans are doing the same in the US, when "Americans" have done it in the past
America is full of hypocrites.
366 - DIANA
I so dislike ignorant citizen people especially when they talk so much shit about immigrants, First of all you are not taking america when your 6 feet under the hole. I bet if any citizen was in that situation, they would do the same damn thing. Cross them borders, to have a better living!!! and for your information a i bet immigrants pay more taxes then the majority of all lazy ass citizens, on welfare. For example, it is rare to see an immigrant living homeless on the streets. Why is it that americans having their social security and being able to work are living on the streets. Compared to an illegal immigrant who doesn't have a legal status in the U.S!!! that is very sad. And what the heck are american citizens complaining about??? you all are the thieves i bet you all screw the govt. when it comes to filing your taxes....STOP TALKING SHIT WHEN YOU ARE ALL THE SAME OR EVEN WORSE!!
367 - Jimmy
If you are here to get a job, fine. Please register. If you came here to cause trouble, keep the vasoline handy. You'll need it in prison.
368 - Jimmy
The opportunities are here in America but you have to work pretty hard if you want to get anywhere. We already have enough lazy bums living off the system. You have to go to school and get A's in your classes. Unless you have a special talent. Then it's still difficult to get ahead. So if you are a good person, go for your dreams.
Jimmy
369 - Jimmy
They are going to put a huge strain on the system here with them getting welfare and food stamps, etc. Where do you think that money comes from?
370 - CARB.
One thing is for shure, Democracy is great we all get a chance to talk our pup.