Where do you stand?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

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 think we need to change the inscription on the Statue of Liberty...based on the hostility expressed here!

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.

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!!!

[Husky_mom]

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..........

[Dixieland Dancer]

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.

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!

[RICHARD]

I think we need to change the inscription on the Statue of Liberty...based on the hostility expressed here!

Hostility?

More like frustration.

Having worked for an HMO for YEARS I don't see the people that the County hospitals see...

Waiting 12-14 hours to see a doctor because the ER rooms are packed with people who do not have insurance is incredible. It is mostly illegal Immies who have colds or the flu....they see the doc and the billl bounces so you and I have to foot the bill.
In lost angeles we have had about 6 trauma centers close in the last few years.

You get hurt badly, more than likely you will be flown to a trauma center or die in an ER that is not ready to handle your type of trauma.

Why?

Because there are no beds, doctors or facilities available....