I am an immigrant to Canada. I was given the opportunity after 3 years to become a citizen and I took it. Before my citizenship here I was still allowed to receive healthcare from the province of Quebec where I live as well as having the opportunity to work. I just saw a special on how the US is trying to have more control over immigrants, particularly from Mexico. Many employers feel that the Mexicans are more dependable and efficient at work than others who always want more money and less time at work. The Mexicans appreciate the job, and work hard, get the work done. This is good for them, their families and for their employees.
When I moved to Canada I had to fill out alot of paperwork and it was a long process. I couldn't move until 9 months after I started the process, but it was worth it to be legally given a job and access to healthcare. I still get the idea that the US is a little stricter than Canada about all this. Maybe they are not the land of opportunity they once claimed to be and were seen as.
Maybe if they were given the chance to immigrate a bit more easily, there wouldn't be illegal immigrants pouring into the US (not just from Mexico but anywhere). The employers who are hiring illegal immigrants claimed on this program I saw that they would be short of workers if it weren't for the illegal immigrants. Without the workers, their businesses would fail and then that would start another whole chain of negative events.
[question posted by kbkbooks]
responses and comments:
Well companies that hire illegal immigrants, are short changing them and barely paying them minimum wage. That's wrong. Americans can't servive on that type of income, due to the rise in cost of living. illegals can because most of the time, they aren't paying taxes so their Pay would be more than an American's would be at that same pay rate. I think these companies need to be boycotted, IMO. Our policy to become an American, can't be that darn hard, we have plenty that do it every year. It's just when you do, you pay taxes and THAT is what the illegals from Mexico are trying to avoid. At least that is how many see it. [sunshinecup]
Think about it.... An illegal's check with taxes taken out of it, can't possibly be going to the government because an illegal does not have a social security number to go with any sort of tax papers. (Illegals with fake social security numers is the same story if you think of it.) So if an employer is deducting taxes out of the paycheck from the illegal you can bet they are pocketing it. You can't pay taxes without a social secuirty number! [sirensanssmile]
i don think they deserve ne of thm... the person who doesnt follow laws... eligble just for prosecution... nothing else [subhadiproy]
That would apply to so many areas, not just immigration. Maybe they should just line up at the gallows and take turns day after day. There should be so many. Laws are made by people. These are also people. In the time of Adam and Noah, people walked the Earth freely. Humans decided on borders and laws. I have trouble with people who tell other people where they can breath the air. [kbkbooks]
I don't think they deserve jobs. It may seem unfair, but how fair would it be for the people who actually waited to immigrate legally? Should everyone just skip the immigration process and just hop over? I don't think so. In regards to companies hiring illegal immigrants in order to not be short of workers are simply defending them for the sake of continuing to hire workers for a cheap price. If they cannot afford to hire American workers, then don't hire any workers. Why finance a car if you can't afford it? [Asimo69]
In the documentary I saw, the company was hiring the immigrants because the Americans would not take the jobs they were being offered. They wanted to enter the job at a hire level of pay. The immigrants are happy to work at minimum wage, to start at the normal entry level and WORK their way up. Americans (and remember I AM one by birth) seem to be showing their greed and laziness, in my opinion, another reason among many I would not be proud to say I am/was one. [kbkbooks]
congratulations for reaching Canada ,as ccanadian government is too good for immigrents,americans feel themselves superior and i don't find it any good country to work anymore,because people there now hate migants,immigration to canada has changed the life of many of my fellow countrymen,we r thankfull to wonderfull government of this country...have a gr8 luck dear.. [anirudh1971]
Thanks for your support and congratulations. The Canadian and Quebec governments have faults like any other government but of the two countries where I have lived and the one I visited (Kenya), I would choose the Canadian government for being the closest to what I call just and fair. [kbkbooks]
Sorry if I wasn't clear, I do not hate immigrants. This is a country of immigrants. The discussion is not of whether or not we like immigrants. It is about whether or not ILLEGAL immigrants deserve jobs. I say, if they can find a job, then good for them, but if the get caught and deported, there shouldn't be an effort to bring them back in because they didn't belong there in the first place. Go wait in line like everyone else. [Asimo69]
That I agree with. They should wait in line and do things correctly. However, if they get a job and work and don't seek welfare or other benefits, then they should be allowed to work. If they then get caught they should be deported. What I don't like is that there are Americans who say they are taking away jobs from the Americans. How can this be true when the employers who hire the immigrants say the Americans aren't even showing an interest in the jobs. [kbkbooks]
In order to enjoy regular benefits like citizens and immigrants do, illegal workers should work into changing their status legally. By doing good in their work and staying for years I think as a law-abider before they can qualify as immigrants. [ernst111]
Their quality of work shouldn't affect their status. It's two separate issues. I agree that they should work toward changing their status, but if legal Americans apparently don't want the jobs they are taking anyway, then the Americans shouldn't complain that they are having jobs taken from them. These employers are giving the jobs to hard workers who want them, who are contributing to the economy in a positive way because they are producing work and products which up the value of our economy through building and production. [kbkbooks]
I think here in America it really wouldn't be and issue but a lot of times the people that were born and raised here can't get help because the system is over loaded. I have know problems with immigrants wanting to come here and make a better life for themselves but if they are here illegally they shouldn't collect from the government. I will say something should have been done a lonnnnnnnnnng time ago when it wasn't so bad and yes they should have help to help these people to get legal to get here and make a better life but until they are legal then no benefits. If people want to go around the laws then people need to supply there workers with insurance and enough money to live on. [shooie]
I don't think immigrants should be getting government support in the form of welfare. If they can't get jobs as they expected, they should go home. Also, this program I watched said that the government provides pregnant female immigrants with prenatal counseling AND care because the children born to them in the US WILL be legal citizens. If that is the case, we should also give women who bare children here citizen status at the birth of the child. It may not be fair but you certainly don't want the child's mother to get deported and leave an orphan. So many facets to consider! [kbkbooks]
No, illegal immigrants should not get a job. Its effect the hosts country's economy. [hare_krishna]
The point is, it sometimes affects the country negatively and the companies, because they can't get good hard workers unless they hire those who WANT the jobs. Without workers, the companies close. When companies close, the economy is losing ground. [kbkbooks]
Illegal immigrants should be sent out of the country. [hcprasad]
Is it illegal to want the best for one's children and family? I think not. [kbkbooks]
well companies who hire illegal immigrants.. keep them for working n if they suit their requirements they made them their comanies employer n in americans if ur working in some copnay n though ur illegal immigrant they cant kick you out of the country unless you loose your jOb .. ! [bAd_b0y]
I am not completely sure, but I think I agree with you. If these workers fit the requirements and no other qualified applicants exist, then they should be hired, and not lose home unless they are fired for some reason. [kbkbooks]
it true mexicans are harder workers an they take jobs americans wont but they dont pay taxes so they should pay for their own health insurance an not get welfare unless they have alot of kids,but if you look most mexicans wears all high dollar clothes an drives new cars an live better than some americans,im glad for them to have a better life an U S would be huting without them [classy56]
Look at all the Americans on welfare who use the money to buy smokes and beer and pot. Some drive expensive cars. What is up with that? This show I watched showed records that the company that hired the workers was deducting and paying those deductions to the government. If the money doesn't go to the government legally because these folks don't have legal Social security, then who is pocketing the money? This program showed the income tax filing papers of more than one immigrant. Filed properly and on time. Again, if they don't have a legal SSN what is happening to these papers and taxes? Maybe that is another problem and another discussion. [kbkbooks]
Wow...i rated you "+"..it's a nice topic to discuss..but friend think about your country..if some illilegal immigrant came and start a business .than if it well work than how it effect on the econmynof that locality...also illegal immigrant may cause terrorism so should take sever action ..... [pracks]
That can happen anywhere. It is a possibility for every country. It is just more prominent where the country has enough economy to point out the wrongs. It's like "I am rich and have sufficient Supplies for myself, but you are poor, from a poor place that has nothing. I don't think I should share with you because I might come up short." These are people who are like the peasants in Stone Soup story who wouldn't share their Vegetables for the soldiers because they were sure they didn't have enough. When the whole village put their personal resources, they had more than enough to share with the soldiers and themselves. Maybe if the US and other plentiful countries would willingly share, they would find the increase in overall production would help everyone in economy and possessions and supplies. [kbkbooks]
yup,they shud.or else wat is the use of immigration.immigration is mainly for a better life.then how come no job shud b given t them! [9885773673]
Illegal immigrants are being accused of taking jobs from American citizens. I don't think it's really true if the American's won't take these positions in the first place. [kbkbooks]
NO, NO, NO and NO. I came to the US after having worked for the US government in Europe for 12 years, was married to an American for 8 of them, but I got no short cuts, got my green card came to the States and became a citizen. I saw an interview on TV last week (I think it was Dateline) and they went to a small town in Oregon where the majority of the people who lived and work there were illegals. The company they worked for checked there social security card, driver's license etc. before they were hired, it later turned out they were 99.9% false. They showed how easy it was even in such a small town to get false documents. They were all (those interviewed) very hard workers but each one of them wanted to earn as much as they could and go back home. Even if they got the chance to be citizens the most of them said they would go home. I get mad to think that my tax dollars pay for their children's education, medical expenses etc. etc. and the US government wants to cut Medicare for people who have worked hard and obeyed the law all their lives. Say that Social security will be depleted in the near future......keep our tax dollars for people who deserve it. NOT illegals [whiteheather39]
I applaud you for going through the paperwork and redtape to become a US resident. I went through alot for my Canadian residency and then later for my citizenship. It kind of makes one mad to think others are just skipping over all this stuff and still getting benefits. Some of those people were sending home their earnings to their families in their home countries. They had deductions taken from their cheques. The employers were claiming they didn't know the documents were false. Give me a break. Even when they knew the documents were false, they hired them, it showed that too. It isn't the fault of the employee then but the employer. All he is interested in is being able to accept more contracts. [kbkbooks]
Illegal immigrants should not get jobs let alone welfare. By virtue of the fact that they are illegal they should be deported as soon as they are found out. Establishments that employ illegals should be heavily penalised. [chipschangs]
The problem is more than infiltrated into the society, very deeply. It won't just stop or go away and it's hard to penalize all the offenders. The business of illegal documents is pretty accurate. [kbkbooks]
Tell me I am from roumania and I whant to go in Canada to work hard haw I do it? [symonsez]
http://www.canada.ca/ [kbkbooks]
yes why not...they must be given equal oppurnities for jobs and al!!! [unus49]
I think they should go through legal channels. [kbkbooks]
Illegal immigrants should not get job until they have obtained a legal work status or work permit in that country.The government should take strict measures to push out illegal immigrants from their country. [murtuzataskeen]
Agreed. Thanks for your comment. [kbkbooks]
i think that its wrong because it will not give ur welfare,so please take care [1986anshul]
Thanks for your comment. [kbkbooks]
I'm glad to hear you immigrated legally. This issue is a two way street, when an employer hires an illegal immigrant usually they feel they can take advantage of that person and pay them a lower rate of pay, but usually they turn around and use the US by taking state benefits without paying into the system. It only hurts the US when employers use illegal immigrants to work for them. I don't feel that they should have access to state benefits at all, there is barely enough money to help people who have paid into the system and who are here legally. We should help out own citizens first, get everyone here standing on their own two feet and then we would be better equipped to help those in other countries or those individuals who want to come to this country. [debbibet28]
Thanks for your comments. [kbkbooks]
Those who come in legally and go to through the process deserve opportunity but there are many cases of people who immigrate to Canada, on the way "lose" their paperwork and once they are accepted go underground and cannot be found. This is wrong, not only for those who try to become Canadian legally but also for us Canadians who were born here. There are procedures to follow and I think that those who choose to go against the law do not deserve anything but if caught to be deported. Too many people in Canada have a hard enough time to raise their families and too many good people in other parts of the world who do deserve a better life are short changed in the end. My ancestors are french and native hence I am Metis and often times I wonder who gets the short end of the stick and sadly people who immigrate here illegally make it hard for all the rest who try hard to live day by day. [feralcat]
Thanks I agree with your comments. [kbkbooks]
No Im from Canada to and I think illegal immigrants should not get welfare or get jobs. [krizz420]
Thanks for your comments. [kbkbooks]
I think, they should change rules - to benefit both sides. The country wants skilled workers and the immigrants want jobs . . . [JBD189]
I believe that is what we call "Between a rock and a hard place." [kbkbooks]
the jobs should b only in specific fields. [09336449376]
You need to explain better. The jobs these people are taking are jobs that no one else wants. What they employers need is someone willing to work and also someone who has the skills. Sometimes the workers can promote themselves by learning the skills they need as they work. [kbkbooks]
I feel that illegal immigrants should be pursued and sent back to their countries of origin. If they want to immigrate to the U.S., or to any country for that matter, there are laws and regulations as to how that must be done. The laws are in place for a reason, and that is to protect our society and our people. Anyone in the U.S. illegally has broken the law; they are criminals and are not entitled to ANY of the rights and benefits that come with being a legal, law-abiding, and tax-paying citizen of our country. They need to be sent back and put on the bottom of the list for entry. There are plenty of people who have gone through the proper legal channels and who are patiently waiting for legal entry into the U.S. Why is it fair to "pardon" the criminals and put them ahead of everyone else? And what does it say to everyone (in other countries as well as to our own citizens) about our laws? I think a lot of people would take this to mean that "laws are meant to be broken". We need to get tough on these people. [lauriefnp]
I have a feeling there are other causes and needs for tax payers money. What about healthcare reform first. Worry about immigrants later. You know God didn't create borders. People should by all rights be able to live and move about the earth freely. But no, You have to ask my Daddy first if you can come over to my country and sleep over. [kbkbooks]
Illegal immigrants are notorious over here in the uk, I used to work as security for the london park hotel which was converted into an asylum house for such people, some of the illegal immigrants are okay, but the rest oh my god, how do I put this... hmmmm okay lemme cut and paste some news articles regarding london park hotel and the immigrants in the elephant and castle area...... Sex beast caged By MIKE SULLIVAN Crime Editor AN illegal immigrant who plied women with booze in clubs so he could rape them was locked away indefinitely yesterday. Don Thompson, 29, would prowl the dancefloor looking for targets to chat up and lure to his flat. The Old Bailey was told he and two pals gang-raped his first victim in June 2002. Prosecutor Louis Mabley said: They hit and slapped her and threatened her before gang-raping her. It was extremely violent. A fourth man tried to drag her to another house but she escaped and called police. Weeks later Thompson raped another woman after charming her at a club in Elephant and Castle, South London. Police caught the Jamaican — who has severe psychological problems — with DNA samples. Thompson, who had overstayed his UK visa and was living in Dulwich, admitted both rapes. Judge Jonathan van der Werff sent him to a mental hospital indefinitely, saying: You committed appalling crimes. Two men involved in the gang-rape have not been caught. Now when I was working there, I was involved in a situation where all the Rooms had to be checked over along with the police due to a £500 shoplifting crime that went on within Elephant and castle shopping centre, it seemed that there was an organised group who regularly went out just to shoplift, given the fact that the government gives plenty enough in state funds already. I am not stereotyping but in all fairness anyone that emmigrates to another country should contribute an effort one way or another, be it workwise or any other method.. I don't believe that theres not that many jobs in any country, all you have to do is look... There are plenty or resources that are available to anyone. If someone is on welfare for a long period of time, then I feel that they become lazy, Depending on their situation such as a single mother with a newborn child. [kstanley7]
Sorry, I don't think this is relevant. Criminals can be legal residents or illegal immigrants. I don't think it is fair to guess that just because they are illegal they will be criminals. Some just want the best work. [kbkbooks]
I think if people are going to come here, they should do so legally. And if they are illegal they shouldn't have the right to welfare. [cuddlebug79705]
Agreed, thanks for posting. [kbkbooks]
I am in favor of them getting jobs! It is better than welfare for everybody. Most liely they will get a job that people will don´t want to do... and on welfare people that realy can´t get a job in any other way. [berlinlife]
That's true. Thanks for posting. [kbkbooks]
i am an immigrant living in US, legally.i believe that legal immigrants are suffering because of illegal immigration, but then the government should give the illegals opportunity to be legal. they are hardworking people are deserve a fair chance. that being said, i know many illegals pay tax but never get the benefit. that is wrong. if they are paying the government, they should get some benefits. [mikaghi]
Glad to hear from you. I think you are probably right. I think the whole populations suffer in some way. Like you said, some are paying taxes but getting no benefits back, and that is unfair. I think the government should seek them out and if they want to become citizens or even just green card residents they should be given a chance. If they want to continue illegal status, they should then be deported. [kbkbooks]
i think a person should be judged on wat he is [FredDurst]
Yes, we should look at them honestly, and fairly, taking everything into account. We are not supposed to judge. [kbkbooks]
i don't think that's fair to give illegal migrants those benefits. Though this may sound unhumanitarian because they are poor people and they just want to have better lives for their families, but hey, how about those hardworking people paying government taxes???They're working hard also for their families. [espulido76]
Part of the problem is that many working illegal immigrants are paying taxes and "benefit" contributions but they aren't getting anything back. [kbkbooks]
if the immigrant is deserving and is not involed in any crimes and has come to seek a legal job den he must be helped [FredDurst]
The legal immigrants SHOULD receive help. That is not the question here. [kbkbooks]
Boy doe this hit a nerve, NO, I cannot understand why a couontry including mine rewards people whose first act is to BREAK THE LAW. I live in the snakes nest of illegals. They do no appreciate anything except what you can give them for free. They routinely work under one ID and collect state benefits with another, not stereotyping here, I have seen it over and over. They don't pay taxes, and out govt routinely sends "run" letters in the guise of "your visa is up or please report to get a visa" letters. I have seen them fired under one ID go to the trunk of their car and get another one and get rehired within an hour. Its a real good thing I don't live in the border states. [mamabulldog60]
For sure there are always those who greedily break the system. Many just want the best for themselves and their families. [kbkbooks]
sometimes due to some trouble u r at the wrong place at the wrong time [FredDurst]
Is that relevant to this conversation? Do you have more to put in as details so we can comment? [kbkbooks]
if a person is hardworking and has come to earn his living den he should be given a chance [FredDurst]
Agreed. Thanks for your comments. [kbkbooks]
you state that companies claim if it were not for illegal immigrants their business would fail, that's because they pay them very little money and they work their arses off. I have no problems with people joining a new country but only if they are going to give it a real go, I hate spongers people that move to other countries and claim every benefit under the sun and don't work a day in their life. It sounds very official in canada which I have to agree is right, if you moved to Ireland they would start you off in your own home or pay rent for a few months or put you up in a hostel or hotel while you looked for a job and got settled, they would pay you unemployment assistance until you get a job and they would give you monthly allowances for any children you have and if thats not enough they will give you butter vouchers that you can but butter, milk dairy with just so you don't starve, the Irish government really look after our immigrants which I have no problem with it's great if they want to come here and work but the majority just sit on their arses and why not if the governmant is giving the approx € 1,300 - € 1,700 per month and I'm sure there's more things they give I just can't remember them all, but don't ever become a citizen in Ireland cos then you get nothing, not even a pack of nappies if you don't work. good luck you sound like you'l make a good go of it [deeshay]
Thanks for your comments. [kbkbooks]
" Maybe they are not the land of opportunity they once claimed to be and were seen as. Maybe if they were given the chance to immigrate a bit more easily, there wouldn't be illegal immigrants pouring into the US (not just from Mexico but anywhere). " This is just not true. You see, America is the #1 spot that everyone wants to come. You don't understand the waves of people trying to come to America. The majority of immigrants are poor and really strain the American economy when they take jobs, use health care (which isn't nationalized like in Canada) or get arrested. If it were easier to immigrate, there would just be more of that, overcrowding etc (you said yourself the immigrants are "pouring into the US" so why would opening the tap all the way up help? Its just hard on America to try to help all these people. [MrNiceGuy]
For myself, I have been an American, and now I am living in Canada as a Canadian citizen and I also maintain my American citizenship according to the government records. Having lived and worked in both countries I will tell you I don't believe the USA is all it's cut up to be. People have this rose coloured glasses view of the USA and I don't think its all true. [kbkbooks]
Illegals should NOT receive ANY social benefits because the tax payers pay for it and it isn't right. I went to USA LEGALLY and it was a lot of work, yes.... but not impossible at all. I worked legally and paid taxes and to think that my tax money was going to people too lazy to follow the legal process sickened me. Why should they be rewarded or allowed to drain the social system of a country they do not belong to? NO WAY. I [sirensanssmile]
Alot of the illegal aliens are getting paychecks with deductions on them. Are the employers pocketing that money? [kbkbooks]
I think that illegal immigrants should not be entitled to benefits but if they are working it should become a matter of time before they are in fact legal. Some countries do not ever give even third generation migrants citizenship which seems wrong, this was the case for Turks in Germany until recently. I think asylum seekers should be given the right to work also, Ireland is one of the few countries where this is not the case. If somebody is working and contributing to the economy why would the host country and its citizens have a problem with this? I know this simplifies the issue somewhat, but I can't understand Americans of all people not wanting illegal immigrants who want to work, pay taxes and integrate into American society. [babykay]
I agree with you. Thanks for your contribution to the discussion. [kbkbooks]
lot of hard working jobs in usa are mostly done by illegal imigrants and if they are not allowed to work, it is felt that our countries work system will collapse.this is the fear prevailing and that is why all the Presidents try to make compromise in the issue and avoid taking harsh decisions.very high population in usa today is of illegal imigrants and to drive them out overnight or take away their rights is going to be dificult. [taruha]
You are exactly right. Thanks for your input. [kbkbooks]
The only problem is that I don't want my tax paying dollars to be spent on someone who isn't paying taxes themselves. In essence, they are living here freely if they are not being taxed. I barely have enough money to support myself after taxes, and I resent being forced to pay for someone who is simply working here, only to send the money back to Mexico - which means that money isn't even going back into our economy. I may have all of this wrong, and I have worked with some illegal imigrants - they are wonderful people and I would never wish any harm on them. But I do believe they need to pay the same things we have to in order to get the same benefits. [sarahbeth1977]
illegal immigrants must be helped because they are working for their families who live very hard. some of them are thieves (thief) but only some of them [dontataru]
I think that its unfair esp. for those people who waited for a long time and processed their papers legally to be able to come here.And for those people who are competent for the job but receive less wages than they deserve because of the illegal immigrants. [foreverblue921]
All immigrants to any country should get jobs NOT welfare. Otherwise we are taking in "deadbeats" and drains on our support systems along with people who genuinely want to contribute to their adoptive country. As for the illegal immigrants - they are not permanent. They come for the work and whatever pay they can get to send/take home for their families. Mexicans especially, as Mexico is basically a poor country. And employers who hire illegal immigrants, do so to save money - no one raised and educated in a country like the U>S> would work at the wages offered or under the conditions provided. [itsreallymefifty]
I am also an immigrant to Canada. No in my opinion the illegal immigrants should not getting a job or a welfare. [anja31]
I disagree. Absolutely. It's not that hard to be legal and you can even be in the country where you want to become citizen with a visa. Illegals take jobs that citizens would need. America has enough unemployed people who would take the job if given the opportunity. If the business needs illegals to survive than something is wrong with the business. They pay illegals less who send the money to their relatives outside the country instead of investing it. That's why those businesses have less money. A legal citizen would not need to send the money elsewhere as he has his family there and the money would circulate in the country and come back to the firm. Illegals are poison to the industry and economy of a country. They should not be given welfare of any country but their own. And when they want a job legally than they can also live there legally. [arleccio]
No. Immigrants that go to a country legally should get those things, but not the ones who go illegally. If you went to Mexico illegally you would be treated even worse than the US treats illegal mexicans and people from other countries. Eveyone keeps harping on illegal Mexicans but in reality they come from a lot of other countries too. Only 70% of the illegal immigrants in the US are from Mexico and other Central and South American counties (Hispanic/Latino). [speakeasy]
No! If they are here illegally, they they don't deserve anything! Illegal means that it's against the law! Why should they be rewarded for doing something that they weren't supposed to be doing in the first place? That makes no sence to me! Send them back! If they want to come here through legal channels, then I have no problem with them, but if they come here illegally, then I don't have any tollerance for that. If we do something illegal as citizens, then we are punished. I feel the same should be done to people who are here illegally! [wellamoose]
While we do utilize the illegal immigrants we also end up supporting them. They tax our health system and while people who have lived here their entire life, perhaps even retired, often go without health care because they can't afford it or have to pay copays that are huge, these people that have given nothing back to our society financially are taking from it openly. We have a huge amount of people that take from the system without ever putting into the system. If they're working here illegally then they're not paying any taxes. I work here, pay taxes and therefore deserve the right to utilize our governments funded programs. I don't mind if you want to come to America legally. I think it's wonderful that we have a country that is so attractive to those who want to become something. But to come and live here for free, tax our government system and use up our social security and such is just wrong. Nothing in life is free, someone is paying for the "free" things these immigrants are using. If they do it the right and proper way I have no problem with immigrants, as do probably most US born citizens I would guess. [hockeygal4ever]
I have researched my family tree, and discovered where all my ancestors immigrated from. I also have all of their naturalization information. They all came to the USA and became citizens. LEGALLY! I know from experience that SOME employers hire illegal workers to avoid the Labor Laws designed to protect workers. Examples include paying less than minimum wage, no overtime pay, and no benefits (that legal workers do get from the company). This is crappy, but could be avoided if the immigrants did things legally. As far as recieving benefits from the government, no way! Why bother applying for citizenship if we are just going to give them benefits regardless of their status? It is also not fair to those of us who do follow the rules. [TAMMY77541]
No welfare. Jobs, sure, but make them pay taxes just like the rest of us. My take is, if they are pushing legal Americans out of jobs, these legal Americans should develop more skills so as to get better jobs. [hassanchop]
i dont think so becz they had broken the law............ [musha_ali]
Illegal immigrants should not get jobs because it is unlawful. [sexyangel]