I saw that about the ipod's Richard, I just couldn't believe that.
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I saw that about the ipod's Richard, I just couldn't believe that.
I got this email yesterday and I think it explains my beliefs fairly well. Living so close to the border, we have many Mexican immigrants, and they can get VERY annoying. ones here think they are better than everyone else, and don't have to do what everyone else does.
David M. Bresnahan
April 1, 2006
Dear President Bush:
I'm about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family and I would like to ask you to assist me. I'm going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this.
I plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here.
So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I'm on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following:
1. Free medical care for my entire family.
2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.
3. All government forms need to be printed in English.
4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers.
5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.
6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down.
7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.
8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.
9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won't make any effort to learn local traffic laws.
10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from President Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English.
11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.
12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don't enforce any labor laws or tax laws.
13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy.
I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that President Fox won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely.
However, if he gives you any trouble, just invite him to go quail hunting with your V.P.
Thank you so much for your kind help.
Sincerely,
David M. Bresnahan
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That really hits the nail right on it's illegal head, eh?
Another thing that really bugs me is the way the media always says they all love our country and are just here to "help" us. Sure the ALL are. And I may turn green, grow feathers, and learn to fly too, but I doubt it. :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by lizbud
We all did that!!! That must have been a National thaaanggg!!! We collected small bottles (Geen Coke and swirled Pepsi's) for 2¢ each. A quart bottle (Yes, a quart - these were the days before we went all metric - 2 litres) was 5¢. Ginger Ale quart bottles were the bomb - they were 10¢ except prohibited by law and 5¢ in Michigan and NY. Those were the days my friend...
If you remember collecting bottles, you must remember those prizes underneath the bottle caps. If you remember the prizes, perhaps you remember fishing in the pop machines' cap cups with a magnet to retrieve bottle caps for the prizes.Quote:
Originally Posted by BOBS DAD
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I have been thinking about this since I read a rather hostile post on here yesterday (that has been deleted.)Quote:
Civil/Citizen rights you have to earn.
What did any of us do to earn our civil/citizen rights....except be born in the right place?????
Of the illegal immigrants in this country, 13% are Asian (according to yesteday's US Today.) I don't know the number but there are many Russians, Poles, and the miscellaneous (such as my relative by marriage...who is now a citizen and like most illegals feared the deportation that could result from driving or visiting a hospital more than he feared spending $7.60.)
All I ever hear about are the Hispanics. I also read that a majority of those crossing the border these days (from Mexico) are from Central American countries.
I lived in Mexico. There are many Americans who retire there because the dollar goes a long way. And they expect to be able to find someone in the stores and gas stations who speaks english....and let me tell you how unpleasant some of them get when no one does! And let's talk about the tourist who go there and expect people to speak english (and shout at them if they don't..as that will help them understand), ask how much things are in "real money" (aka US dollars) ...love the beaches and the resorts....if only there weren't so many of "them" hanging around.
I think we need to change the inscription on the Statue of Liberty...based on the hostility expressed here!
I heard that of the illegal immigrants in the US, some (I can't recall the exact figure) 80% or so are latin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I think tourism is different. If you are catering to foreigners, then you SHOULD be able to speak their language. No?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
Just to clarify, at least MY point of view, I'm not anti-immigration. If we had no immigration, this country would shut down. My ancestors immigrated here, too. Like someone said in a prior post, unless you're native american, we all immigrated here. I am anti-ILLEGAL immigration. I don't understand how people who enter this country illegally want to complain about rights! Those people forfeited those rights the day they crossed that border illegally. That's what kills me. I was actually surprised when I heard that they weren't already considered criminals. THEY'RE HERE ILLEGALLY, therefore, they have committed a crime. The way I see it, it's ok for them to come here without following the rules, so if that's the case, people kill people everyday. We can't stop it, so then should murder now be legal, too? I'm exaggerating, I know. But I hope you understand what I'm getting at.
To answer your question...NOTHING. We didn't do anything. Nor are we going to a foreign country demanding rights we aren't entitled to. If people come here legally, heck yeah, all rights to them. Just follow the rules, is all I ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I heard a report on the radio. I don't have a photographic memory so I don't remember exact numbers, but they were very close to what I'm putting here.
In the US,
- an illegal immigrant - on average - earns about $460.00
- a legal immigrant - on average - earns about $700.00
- an immigrant that has attained citizen status - on average - earns about $900.00
The thing I don't remember is if they earn this per week or per month. $460.00 a month seems ridiculously low, but $900.00 a week seems a little on the high side, so I'm not sure about the time period.
But the point is, once all these illegals are made legal, they will start wanting more money to go along with all their newly attained "rights", and then the employers will have to start looking elsewhere for those that are willing to work for less, which will start the whole process over again. Then I'm sure all the newly attained legals will have something different to say about the newly illegals that are being brought in.
To me it's a very difficult issue. Like Debby, I'm not against immigration, I'm just against doing it illegally. Like someone else on the radio said this morning, send all the illegals back and allow those that have been patiently waiting to enter legally in!
I say allow the "illegals" that want to work in this country IN, and get rid of the Americans that take advantage of system. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Hmmm....I like that idea too. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
Well, my family came from lots of different places except the two I know were Native American. The difference between them and the immagrants coming across the border is the legality of the thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
My ancestors obeyed the imigration laws that were in place at the time they entered the country. Several of them helped form this country. One was a minute man and was killed during the Revolution. So, excuse me if I don't take kindly to people coming in the country illegally and claiming rights they don't have. Come in through the legal channels and they are more than welcome.
I only saw Mexican flags flying during the boycotts. I promise if I would have seen one from France or Cuba or anyother country, I would have been in a snit about them too!!! ;)
i had to make a statement here...........
I by no means support illegal immigration at all, if you wanna go there, DO IT RIGHT!! because of those people going illegal WE ALL take the blame and the hate from the country they "invade".......
I am wide aware that the mayority of immigrants that cross the border from Mexico ARE from Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, etc, just to name examples) but there are also mexicans crossing illegally (i have a cousin that went that way and it makes me soooooo mad even more to have that in my family)
also it makes me very angry the way they "protest" in our national news thats all you see: protest about this, protest about that........and all became riots with violence and such i really hate my country for that, for having that kind of culture where they act like...........i really dont know what word to use except the a****** word............
as mentioned how do you ask for the same priviliges and treatment when you have no LEGAL RIGHT to them?? such a moronic idea
sometimes when asked if i would leave to live in TX or somewhere i always say YES!! (of course i´ll be furthar from my close family, but i wont miss my country, sorry to say that but i really mean that, and that because the kind of people that make us all be seen in a bad way)
arrgggg..........ok i´ll take a break since i´ve got more words than i can write right now so i´ll cool off and come back later..........
My son married a beautiful girl from Columbia almost 3 years ago while he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan as a marine. She came here for the wedding and we could not communicate because I spoke no spanish and she spoke no English. We did a lot of sign language (unofficial of course). Since then she has learned to speak very fluent English. My Spanish still is non existant.
They plan on living in the US when my sons tour of duty is over. She applied legally for Citizenship immediately after they were married. They were suppose to go to Hawaii this month to make it final (Closest American soil to Okinawa). My son received a letter stating her citizenship was being held up one more year and would only be granted then if he reinlisted for another year of service. He has already been in the service for 7 1/2 years and is ready to get out. I CONSIDER THIS BLACKMAIL on the part of the American government. :mad:
America is a melting pot for all nationalities provided they follow the correct channels. However, our laws are spelled out and they should not be altered by anyone (immigrants or government). One Nation, One Flag, One Citizenship!
BLACKMAIL was the first word that popped into my head too even before I got to you using it. Can you write any congress people about this??? With immagration being such a hot issue right now, it may help. Maybe CNN would like to air this or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixieland Dancer
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Originally Posted by Dixieland Dancer
That sure doesn't sound legal to me. That's terrible. :mad: I knew the
recruiters were having a hard time signing up more troops, but this is no
way to go about it.I'd contact a lawyer who is experienced in immigration
and citizenship issues.