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Monday, 04/21/2008 @ 01:56 PM PST

To whom it may concern:

It bothers me that we have existing laws that are not being adhered to and that citizens have to write letters to request bills that will deport illegals including criminals. I keep praying that the people of this state will wake up and see that none of you politicians have our best interests at heart and continue to destroy this state and lie to our faces. Our schools are a problem because of illegals; our healthcare is a problem because of illegals; our traffic is a problem because of illegals; our taxes are a problem because of illegals; innocent immigrants are prevented from coming here but we allow illegals to stay. I dare any one of you to prove me wrong - you cannot because these are the facts. Our streets are riddled with graffitti in Spanish - is that a good enough clue for you?

Totally disgusted and can't wait to leave!

God Bless,

slgen

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	RubyTwilight, on 04/21/2008 @ 04:19 PM PST wrote:
		I see your point. Illegal immigrants in our country are a problem. However, sometimes, I think we lose sight of the fact that "illegals" are people. We have been desensitized to their plight by using language such as "illegals" and not taking note that these are real people with real issues as well. Let me ask you this: what if you were in their shoes? How would it make you feel to hear yourself described by one word, over and over, while people were ignoring your struggle? It's just a thought.

	slgen, on 04/21/2008 @ 06:09 PM PST wrote:
		RubyTwilight - you are incorrect in assuming that we have been desensitized and forget they are humans for we are reminded daily and in fact it is shoved in our faces that they are Illegals. I would not be here if it weren't for immigration; however, my grandparents came here legally and they NEVER demanded rights, NEVER disreprected this land and it's people, became citizens, learned the language, worked hard and paid taxes. I have several friends who are immigrants - LEGAL immigrants. I have nothing against immigrants wanting a better life and affording them the opportunity to get it but LEGALLY.

	wormbutt, on 04/25/2008 @ 08:45 PM PST wrote:
		Bravo for writing this letter. I do feel for these people, but if I were in their shoes, I'd come here legally or not at all. That's part of my moral fiber. I've never broken a law on purpose. Laws are there for a reason. My problem is how can I raise my children to do right when our very government awards wrong by giving these illegals health care, drivers licenses, welfare, etc? Why is my child now forced to learn Spanish in elementary school when this is an English speaking country? She doesn't want to learn Spanish, she wants to learn French, but that's not a choice. Why? Because most French people come here legally and learn our language. I have nothing against immigrants at all. All of our ancestors were immigrants. I DO have a problem with the illegals who come and use our government for nothing more than personal gain.

	theatregeek8613, on 04/28/2008 @ 04:37 PM PST wrote:
		Even someone who has qualified for citizenship is usually put through demeaning tasks and forced to wait in limbo for such a long time, they choose to not to file. I think we need to take another look at our immigration policies before we condemn all.

	slgen, on 04/29/2008 @ 01:00 PM PST wrote:
		Theatregeek8613 - our policies may need amending but that does not give anyone the right to ignore them completely and not follow them.

	BennyBoy, on 05/01/2008 @ 01:13 AM PST wrote:
		Well said Sglen. It's crazy how many things are effected by this issue and no one seems to want to do anything about it.

	JM4Change, on 05/01/2008 @ 06:00 PM PST wrote:
		I agree that we should secure our borders and enforce immigration law. I think the litany of problems that you blame on illegal immigration is overstated, and the attitude that you convey is reminiscent of the many historical times where all of a society's problems are blamed on a certain group, like the Jews in WWII Germany. It is a problem. It is not the biggest problem in our country. You want to talk costs, look at the Iraq war, the military, and No Child Left Behind. The impact of illegal immigration on your wallet ain't all that you think, especially given the money you save on food and services because of the low cost labor they provide.

	griffy, on 05/01/2008 @ 08:46 PM PST wrote:
		actually a big part of the criminal illegal problem is that their home countries refuse to take them back

	AgnesMack, on 05/01/2008 @ 11:57 PM PST wrote:
		They are not 'illegals'. You don't need to be on one side of the law or another to be a person. They are undocumented. And they are doing the jobs YOU don't want to do!

	nparadocks, on 05/02/2008 @ 01:12 PM PST wrote:
		I agree to some extent that there needs to be something done with illegal immigrants. I have known in the past of several people that were illegals and it's heartbreaking to hear their stories and why they did what they did. I remember talking to one family who were illegal for ten years until finally there was an amnesty of some sorts that was granted to them. We have to remember that these are people too and some of them do what they do because they're just trying to find a better life for themselves and their family. It's a tough life. On the other hand, everyone here pays their taxes and went through the legal way of getting into this country so we say, why do illegals get a free ride? I can't say though I know where I stand now.

	Winston, on 05/02/2008 @ 08:29 PM PST wrote:
		It's hard to imagine "illegals" are responsible for all that. It seems likely we'd still have issues with education, healthcare, traffic, etc. if there wasn't one "illegal" left in the country.

	BennyBoy, on 05/05/2008 @ 06:34 PM PST wrote:
		Winston, try living in Southern California and I think you would have a different outlook. We have hospitals closing, major traffic, and illegals draining all of our social programs so citizens are not getting all of the benefits of these programs.

	lisatucker, on 05/11/2008 @ 07:18 AM PST wrote:
		why should my taxes help illegal kids go to school? Why should i have to speak spanish (mexican) because i live in AZ? ridiculous!

	Erin285, on 05/17/2008 @ 07:26 PM PST wrote:
		I don't agree nor disagree, but i see your point. I appreciate you well thought explaination of the issue.

	SAW5020, on 05/30/2008 @ 10:49 PM PST wrote:
		There are enough issues to be dealt with the actual citizens here. "Illegals" are not just taking over jobs "we don't want" get over that saying the truth is they are doing jobs we would prefer not to do at the price they are willing to do it at. Because they are here willing to take my $20/hr job and do it for $5 doesn't mean I don't want it I am just not willing to accept an unliveable wage for doing it. This needs to be dealt with. There are lawful proper channels to be a citizen here ...follow them.

	Harley20, on 05/31/2008 @ 05:52 PM PST wrote:
		Illegals are for sure taking advantage monumentally of the American freedm that our soldiers are dying every day for. The use our healthcare without paying, they use our education system without paying....And those who want and try to go through the process legally are left waiting for an eternity. Where are we giving them the motivation to do it legally?

	BigTrucker258, on 06/01/2008 @ 02:38 AM PST wrote:
		There is a reason that these laws were made and the fact that they are neither being followed nor enforced is wrong. It is a sad day when the only way to be treated as an American is to not be one.

	cotton0821, on 06/05/2008 @ 09:04 AM PST wrote:
		The illegal immigrant is a symptom not a cause. If the government employees would enforce the laws that exist, the problem would disappear. It is the governments fault.

	pauld43, on 06/05/2008 @ 11:15 PM PST wrote:
		Amen,why should we entertain foreign law breakers.Just the fact that they sneak across the border and live here makes them criminals by definition if they don't come the right way.I say send them back.

	CrystalD, on 06/07/2008 @ 02:26 PM PST wrote:
		Um, first thing that comes to mind is- if you don't like it here, you too have the freedom to leave. Also, I think many of us have seen graffiti in English. I think many of us have seen problems with many of the issues listed that were either problems created or augmented by legislators- last time I checked they were all legally here. Have you watched and CSPAN lately? It is aired in English. CrystalD

	SteveSheeley, on 06/08/2008 @ 09:14 AM PST wrote:
		To RubyTwilight: Please don't confuse the issue with facts! (grin). The bottom line is this. They are people yes, but they are here ILLEGALLY. Period. They did not apply to come to this country like others did, they crossed the border and are living here ILLEGALLY using up resources that legal immigrants should have access to. Why should we grant them amnesty? An amnesty is a reward to those breaking the law. Issuing an amnesty to illegal aliens only encourages more illegal immigration into the United States. After the 1986 amnesty, illegal immigration increased significantly. Census Bureau 2000 data indicate that 700,000 to 800,000 illegal aliens settle in the U.S. each year, with approximately 8-11 million illegal aliens now currently living in the United States (up to 12 million, according to Department of Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge). Until we accept and enforce the fact the people need to be responsible for their actions, we are in a race to the bottom.

	cbburke1116, on 06/09/2008 @ 10:12 AM PST wrote:
		The ironic thing is that if we tried to sneak into any country south of the border we would be lucky to ever see our families again.

	towalkindignity, on 06/09/2008 @ 03:38 PM PST wrote:
		I've worked with plenty of 'illegals', most of whom are decent, hard-working, tax-paying persons taking jobs Americans wouldn't want to fill. And by the way, when I see graffiti, plenty of it's in English.

	OrdinaryName, on 06/10/2008 @ 02:32 AM PST wrote:
		We are a nation that started out as immigrants. Let's don't lose sight that these people are leaving their country to come to America to find a better life. We - through our elected officials - made them "illegal". Why? Where else in the world have walls or fences been built to keep people from crossing borders? Scary.

	candyapple, on 06/12/2008 @ 05:48 PM PST wrote:
		Illegal immigrants are a problem but remember that this is a nation founded on immigrants looking for a better life and they should not be denied that. The government needs to look at programs to help these immigrants gain proper documentation so they be allowed to pursue happiness like generations before them.

	leto17, on 06/15/2008 @ 08:19 AM PST wrote:
		I oppose illegal immigration as well, but you are scapegoating them in a conspiratorial fashion. They are a problem, but more is going on here than that.

	Claire, on 06/15/2008 @ 02:24 PM PST wrote:
		The issue remains controversial because we often see illegals as a mere problem and burden, btu at the same time they provide a labor force to do work that Americans won't do, except for much higher wages (which in turn would cause inflation).

	jeromecrackwellIII, on 06/16/2008 @ 12:35 AM PST wrote:
		WELL DAYUM! that was the most blantant bit of scapegoating i have ever seen, and i've watched a lot of wwII era films from Germany! Did it occur to you that Americans would starve, rather than do the jobs that immigrants are doing, ever so thanklessly...

	rhinog, on 06/16/2008 @ 12:25 PM PST wrote:
		I am sorry you feel that way, not all illegals are criminals just like not all of us citizens are criminals. I know we have issues on illegal immigration, but the fact that illegals do most of the work we are either to lazy or too grossed out to do should make up for some of that.

	jakimyny1, on 06/17/2008 @ 01:11 AM PST wrote:
		Cry me a river! The problem with the law is the law itself. Of course illegals are a problem because the fact of the matter, which the law does not accomodate, is that they are here, will always be here, and continue to be here unless we use some form of radical method to keep them out. SO instead of ignoring them the law should be practical and address the problem that they cause by pretending that they don't exist.

	CYCLOPS, on 06/17/2008 @ 06:51 AM PST wrote:
		First of all, no human is "illegal". Period. Second of all, if you are poor, your family is hungry, and it will either take thousands of dollars and , often times, decades to legally come into a country would you do it? Our immigrant problem is our own doing. The unfair thing about it all is that we've created many of the economic problems for some of the countries from which the highest numbers of undocumented workers come from (e.g. maquilladoras in Mexico border towns).

	Twnkls1, on 06/17/2008 @ 07:51 AM PST wrote:
		I find it absolutely hillarious when people start talking about "illegal immigrants", because unless you are Native American then your family, that includes you, at some point were "illegal immigrants". We therefore have no more right to be here than anyone else. If we were to only make it easier for some of these people to be here legally, we would be able to solve many of our problems, which we in fact have brought upon ourselves. Most of these "illegal immigrants" are the hardest workers and work for the least money and the worst health care, even though most want so desperately to be legal citizens. And give me a break that Spanish gangs are any worse than black gangs, white gangs, or any other criminal group.

	LoveKnits, on 06/17/2008 @ 08:24 AM PST wrote:
		I completely agree. I absolutely understand that we also cause our own problems, but I think if we stopped assigning so many government benefits to illegal citizens, and started giving them back to our OWN citizens in dire need of help, this would be a great thing.

	mhdgrl, on 06/17/2008 @ 09:24 AM PST wrote:
		not ever immigrant is spanish and truthfully we distruy our own healthcare systems not the immigrants i for one am the child of a germany immigrant who came to the us in the 1950's with her parents and siblings and there was a time when she would of been considered an illegal juts because of her heritage.. should wego back to th days of ellis island where people were denied entry because they had arthritis?

	sim18169, on 06/17/2008 @ 09:35 AM PST wrote:
		Yes illegal’s do cause problems on a system, but I feel we must grandfather in those who have been here for 5 or more years, all others must be sent to do it the legal way. America must bring back control over the flow of immigration.

	kvandyke8062, on 06/17/2008 @ 11:14 AM PST wrote:
		This is just another dose of blatant ignorance. The decline of our society has occured due to MANY factors, not just "illegals." Our economy is awful (look at the president before you look at 'illegals'), we allow to much sex and violence on TV. Both parents are out in the work force trying to support their families. Keep 'em coming folks. To blame all of these issues on the "illegals" is just horribly ignorant. You don't have to speak Spanish, no one is forcing you. Heaven forbid we actually expand our cultural horizons and possibly gain a better understand of other parts of the world. We wouldn't want to make ourselves the least bit likeable now do we?

	crnstn26, on 06/17/2008 @ 11:27 AM PST wrote:
		We need to do more about illegal imigrants. If they want to come here they can do it the right way. I agree that our nation would be a lot safer if everyone was here legally.

	CarolCC, on 06/17/2008 @ 01:40 PM PST wrote:
		Although I agree with you on certain points, I don't agree with your main premise. I think our governments' failure to carry out the law, or devise a new law to carry out is the real problem here.

	tashamtholly, on 06/17/2008 @ 01:53 PM PST wrote:
		Yes, illegal immigrants are a big problem in this country. It's a problem that just keeps growing.

	geminiwench, on 06/17/2008 @ 02:19 PM PST wrote:
		Im sorry your legislators don't always have YOUR interests at heart.. they are trying to temper it with having EVERYONE'S interests at heart. EVERYONE'S including criminals and illegals and sick people and old people and EVERYONE. We are supposed to be a fair country, not a bunch of 8 yr old boys with a sign at our border saying "No Illegals Allowed" right next to their "No Girls Allowed" sign.

	emerson82, on 06/17/2008 @ 02:23 PM PST wrote:
		Wow, you sure do place ALL the blame on "illegals" don't you? What about the health care industry being the problem, not the people who use it? What about a lack of a police force being the problem, not the criminals who take advantage? It's really easy to go for a scape goat - why don't you look at some actual facts before making up some of your own.

	easinpc, on 06/17/2008 @ 02:43 PM PST wrote:
		I agree with you that the politicians dont really care and are lying to us regarding what they are doing with immigration. We have to pay for the illegal immigrants to get healthcare when many of the legal immigrants/citizens can't afford to put food on our tables.

	WeAreAllOne, on 06/17/2008 @ 06:26 PM PST wrote:
		This is an absolute letter fild with hatred. I think it is so ironic that you say "God Bless" after such a hate speech as this. We are all one kind and need to start acting like that.

	cmlewis2290, on 06/17/2008 @ 06:43 PM PST wrote:
		I certainly agree that illegals are causing US services to be stretched past their limitations, but you can't neglect the fact that deportation could cripple our economy. Right now, illegal immigrants hold countless jobs that many Americans are too proud to take. Not only that, they get paid under the table, allowing their employers to generate a higher profit. If every illegal worker were to be replaced with a legitimate American citizen, you'd have to figure in benefits, higher wages, and decreased productivity because workers could demand shorter hours. Yes, illegals prove a HUGE problem, but deporting them all could result in an economic slump that we can't afford.

	luckycharr, on 06/17/2008 @ 07:13 PM PST wrote:
		I feel similar. I think they should crack down on illegal immigrants. In LA i am sure there are thousands if not tens of thousands of illegal immigrants that spend my tax dollars on hospital visits, public transportation, insurance from paying people and more. Where I cant even get Unemployment and I WAS A WORKING US CITIZEN. Why!? I cant even get a job as a janitor because they know they can get someone cheaper! I tried last week! Whats wrong with this country!? LuckyCharr

	crystalcierlak, on 06/17/2008 @ 08:04 PM PST wrote:
		You could have pulled this letter off - right up until you mentioned the "Spanish" graffiti. Your attempt at veiling racism is flimsy and only does harm to your point of view. And anyone could argue that you're incorrect because you're only making statements, not providing facts. If you want a politician to listen to you, you're going to have to realize that they are basically running a business -- and your business plan makes no sense.

	DJVJOY, on 06/17/2008 @ 08:31 PM PST wrote:
		Many of the problems you refer to - like spanish graffiti - are not necessarily the workof illegal immigrants. Many perfectly legal immigrants - and long standing US citizens -de face public property and speak in foreign languages. Crime by illegals does need to be more vigorously addressed but the laws we need to address it and deport those who are here illegally are on the books now and need to be enforced..

	lglenn205, on 06/17/2008 @ 08:56 PM PST wrote:
		Look at the local jail logs and the prison roles. The names belong to illegals. They are coming here and raping, robbing and ripping off America. Please enforce the laws and get them out of here.

	Krisper311, on 06/17/2008 @ 10:15 PM PST wrote:
		I would like to see where you get your facts regarding this information. According to you, all of the nations problems are because of illegals? Your letter fails to prove your argument. Where have you obtained these facts? Not only that, but if you think that all illegals speak Spanish, then you are dead wrong. You don't have to be illegal to know how to graffiti in Spanish.

	Lapis320, on 06/18/2008 @ 12:40 PM PST wrote:
		It really is a problem when people come here without going through the proper way of becoming a legal citizen. My sister in law had to wait 3 years to finally get her greencard...because she was doing it LEGALLY. It really is rediculous how so many people get past out borders, through sneeking or hiding on ships, etc. It's just plain, not fair.

	JPJPaul, on 06/18/2008 @ 01:56 PM PST wrote:
		Find out who they are, register them, and tax them. That will help either weed them out of this country, or help our country 's debt.

	Obamarama, on 06/18/2008 @ 02:47 PM PST wrote:
		Although they are obviously a problem, we should focus more on getting them to legal status rather than focusing on getting them deported.

	LanaMarlyce, on 06/18/2008 @ 05:55 PM PST wrote:
		You can not blame traffic problems, school problems, healthcare problems, or tax problems on illegal immigrants, sure they complicate things but they are not the source of these matters. Spanish Graffiti, give me a break there has been graffiti EVERYWHERE way before latinos were doing it.

	jennyibanez, on 06/18/2008 @ 09:51 PM PST wrote:
		They are definatly a problem, but remeber all of us come from ancestors who entered this country with the hopes of a better life...instead of building fences we should have programs to get them to become active, legal citizens who pay taxes...

	mknowles, on 06/18/2008 @ 11:05 PM PST wrote:
		I agree, I am for LEGAL immagration but the people breaking our laws MUST be punished and sent packing

	LetFreedomRing, on 06/18/2008 @ 11:30 PM PST wrote:
		I am sorry but your letter is a bit ignorant. Spanish written graffiti proves nothing. Are you saying that spanish speaking illegal immigrant is the only one that is capable of producing such graffiti? Because the last time I checked there were several hundreds of thousands American born hispanics that too know the spanish language? Think about it.

	chicchat14, on 06/19/2008 @ 06:23 AM PST wrote:
		These people need to be deported and fast. These aren't "real People" as the one person said. These are law breakers! Get them out of here!

	Aloha1984, on 06/19/2008 @ 06:34 AM PST wrote:
		we need to just shoot people who try to cross our border illegally instead of holding out our hand with a check in it saying here is some money

	stacy12345, on 06/19/2008 @ 10:29 AM PST wrote:
		I believe illegal immigrants are a problem in this country and we do need to do more to stop them from coming over here illegaly. I also believe if they are here illegally and they commit a crime here they should sent back no chance or jail we should just deport them.

	mreah, on 06/19/2008 @ 10:41 AM PST wrote:
		Our country was made up of immigrants. Rich corporations are causing many of the problems you mentions above - not illegal immigrants.

	alicepaul, on 06/19/2008 @ 10:55 AM PST wrote:
		We created this monster. We take advantage of poorer nations sending them into even deeper poverty and then we complain about how their citizens can't pay the thousands of dollars it takes to enter this country legally. I think that if there's anything we should have a problem with, it's our system...not the victims of it.

	FlowerPower, on 06/19/2008 @ 11:23 AM PST wrote:
		We need to stop passing new laws until all of our current laws are enforced. What i dont understand is why they can even stay here. My grandparents had to wait YEARS before being allowed to set foot on US soil. these people are just walking across a little creek that they call the rio grand... more like the rio pequino

	capnbob, on 06/19/2008 @ 12:12 PM PST wrote:
		Unfortunately there are men and women on both sides of the aisle who take money from special interests or who believe America should be part of some Mexicamericanada. I, too, pray, but I fear America's best days may be behind her.

	KiaDiva8, on 06/19/2008 @ 12:17 PM PST wrote:
		I see your point, but how would another country feel if we all went and invaded them? I'm sure we would go over there and start demanding certain rules to apply to them upon moving to that country, so the "illegals" are only responding naturally, and they are here for better opportunities than they had in their home country, who are we to deny them of that?

	daughtersdaddy, on 06/19/2008 @ 01:43 PM PST wrote:
		It's kind of hard for me to agree with this letter because not all illegals that come here do crimes, cause havoc, tax problems, and so on. Most that come over do learn to read and write english, and take the jobs that we as americans do not want. I will however agree with the spanish graffiti on the walls THAT is uncalled for.

	Boylen33, on 06/19/2008 @ 02:37 PM PST wrote:
		I agree. I have seriously thought of moving somewhere overseas such as Italy. Our country is becoming a farce and a complete opposite of what it was!

	celticdream11022, on 06/19/2008 @ 03:24 PM PST wrote:
		If you are here illegal no matter what you need to be sent back to your country. There is no reason that illegals should get to stay here for any reason. They are breaking the law.

	mcpdontknow, on 06/19/2008 @ 05:55 PM PST wrote:
		I think they need to seriously figure something out. These illigals are no good for our country.

	xxroxymamaxx, on 06/19/2008 @ 08:20 PM PST wrote:
		Have you ever heard that song Illegals by Cletus T. Judd??? You should listen to it. It's so true.

	imaforevergirl, on 06/20/2008 @ 12:08 PM PST wrote:
		BYE LEAVE...you go be illegal some where else...bye....i would rather be here with the immigrants

	Upol, on 06/20/2008 @ 01:46 PM PST wrote:
		How can we solve this problem? One needs to be really strict and harsh....I guess, simply deport illegals where ever you find them. The United Kingdom of England has a very strict immigration policy....maybe we could get some idea from them.

	PoliticalGirl, on 06/20/2008 @ 06:35 PM PST wrote:
		Our schools, healthcare, traffic, and taxes are a mess because of Americans. There are many dishonest Americans that contribute to the problems. American kids riddle streets with graffitti, too. We can't play blame shifting games and expect positive results.

	Jew_Bagel, on 06/21/2008 @ 07:11 AM PST wrote:
		When I was small I thought illegal immigrants were handled/processed with the same speed a burglar would be processed with in the legal system... I was wrong. I thought as such because from a young age I knew BOTH were a CRIME. Ruby, your comment is pointless drivel. All of that means nothing when hard working American tax payers like my mother can be turned down for health care coverage because she makes eleven dollars too much (gross THP, not net) but non-tax paying illegals qualify for free housing, cash assistance, health care, and food stamps.

	nanfd, on 06/21/2008 @ 09:35 AM PST wrote:
		I will only address the school part of this letter. Though the schools are financially burdened by illegal immigration the education of our children can only be enhanced by their exposure to different people of differenct cultures with rich cultural and ethnic histories. FYI, what some consider grafitti others consider art and pay big bucks for it.

	miss617x, on 06/21/2008 @ 09:39 AM PST wrote:
		I did agree with you until the graffiti part! That has nothing to do with anything - fairly close minded on your part. You are correct though - it seems like illegal immigrants get more benefits than legals and citizens combined.

	soulja222, on 06/21/2008 @ 12:01 PM PST wrote:
		As a citizen living in phoenix, i know your pain. Each day i see, and i dont want to come off as stereotypical, what i believe to be illegals. Something needs to be done asap...

	mnmarty03, on 06/21/2008 @ 04:59 PM PST wrote:
		I agree that we need to work on the illegal immigrant problem and that the it's unfair how tough it is to come here legally, compared to illegally. HOWEVER, it is also horribly unfair to attribute all of the bad problems in the USA to illegal immigrants. Without the illegal immigrants, we'd still ahve all the same issues. It sounds to me like you're mad about a lot of issues, and blaming it all on one group of people. America needs to handle this issue, of course, but we also need to see how we as a country are contributing to the problems as well.

	dawn25ny, on 06/21/2008 @ 07:06 PM PST wrote:
		I don't think you are right about one aspect. You solely blame illegals...who makes it possible for them to "ruin" our country?? US ! We make it possible for illegal immigrants to be entitled to health care once they are here, we need to take action about it, and not let it be allowed.

	redhat7, on 06/22/2008 @ 12:38 PM PST wrote:
		ALL WE NEED TO DO TO KEEP THE ILLEGALS OUT IS STOP GIVING THEM OUR TAX MONEY IN THE FORM OF HEALTH CARE, FOOD STAMPS, WELFARE AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. ALSO, MAKE EVERY CHILD OF AN ILLEGAL ALIEN ILLEGAL. IF THEY DID NOT KNOW THEIR CHILDREN WOULD BE CITIZENS, WOMEN WOULD NOT BE RUNNING ACROSS THE BORDER TO HAVE THEIR BABIES. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME IN NEW MEXICO! I KNOW, BECAUSE I LIVED THERE!

	slgen, on 06/22/2008 @ 02:18 PM PST wrote:
		While I believe everyone is entitled to their opinion, some of these opinions are truly horrifying. The information provided here is fact - it is not ignorance, hatred, racisism, scapegoating nor any of the other intentions mentioned below. Instead of interjecting your own thoughts and creating your own interpretations, please reread your comments before you post, do a little research and then read the comment again. Perhaps you will understand the point instead of showing your ignorance and hatred.

	popnfresh, on 06/24/2008 @ 10:09 AM PST wrote:
		"illegals" founded this great nation. if you are so disgusted find another more perfect country to live!

	Avenante77, on 06/25/2008 @ 11:28 AM PST wrote:
		I am so sick of people blaming our problems on illegal immigrants! Our streets are also riddled with graffitti in ENGLISH, what's your point?! Our school are a problem due to lack of resources and apathetic teachers and students. Our healthcare is a problem because half of the population cannot afford adequate health care! Maybe you should begin to evaluate what you can do to remedy the situations you have mentioned!

	hatedout, on 06/27/2008 @ 12:12 PM PST wrote:
		You are right. The strongest country in the world cannot control its own borders. Yeah, Right.

	jhopwood, on 07/02/2008 @ 12:50 PM PST wrote:
		One of your ancestors more likely than not was an "illegal" immigrant. Thee of my eight great-grandparents walked over the border of Canada to the United States in the late 19th Century. The idea that they were less American than someone born in the United States is hogwash! This is a nation of immigrants. Are you a Native American? Because if you are not, you are part of the problem you are (foolishly) talking about. You appeal to God: What kind of God is it? He brought them to this country.

	mystermyke1, on 07/06/2008 @ 12:13 AM PST wrote:
		You have the right to leave slgen, and they have the right to come. Where did you come from? LEGALLY i understand. but in all they post about illegal aliens entering the country, let them stay. if they havent commited a crime here or there country except crossing a border to be free!

	Firefox4569, on 07/07/2008 @ 02:45 PM PST wrote:
		It is sad that Illegal immigrants in our country are such a problem. I believe everyone has a right to their own happiness but i don't think that we should have to suffer. I think everyone wanting to live in the United States should have to go thru the same set of guidelines established when my mother came over from Europe. She had to learn our language and had to agree to all the laws. If not she would have been sent straight back to Europe. I think if you are here for a free ride you need to go back to where you came from!!!

	MCarey64, on 07/09/2008 @ 12:35 PM PST wrote:
		I think our streets are riddled with graffitti in English more often the Spanish but if you want to look at initials as spanish than you go for it. I double dog dare you to find a way to say illegals without sounding closed minded... As Ruby pointed out -- these are PEOPLE not chattle you can round up and dismiss.. and I will not hesitate to point out that history shows that cultures tend to bond together and blame one group for all of there problems ... as if ONE group of people could DESTROY anything? It takes a village people -- to raise a child and to screw up traffic (which was one the stranger points of your rant..)

	arutkowski02, on 07/10/2008 @ 08:38 AM PST wrote:
		I think we need a much stricter and applied more readily to immigrants in this country. I don't necessarily agree with your idea that healthcare, schools, traffic are all because of illegals but I think that they are a part of the problem.

	hekare, on 07/19/2008 @ 02:47 PM PST wrote:
		Illegal immigrants are certainly not our only problem; they are not soley responsible for the traffic in your morning commute, but they do eat up time and resources that they are not entitled to, which could otherwise be used to address those problems.

	danlukas, on 07/25/2008 @ 03:43 PM PST wrote:
		Its all about special interests. Right now? The November votes. Just wait and see the stance on immigration then. Poor California, your tax dollars are now paying for their PLANE TICKET home. Ridiculous.

	amusing817, on 08/01/2008 @ 03:15 PM PST wrote:
		We all were "illegals" at one point or another. Those that come here and work hard to do the jobs most of us don't want to do, people like you don't have a problem with. Whatever happened to "Give us your poor, your tired, your huddled masses longing to be free"?

	slgen, on 08/06/2008 @ 10:02 PM PST wrote:
		I'm afraid people are not thinking clearly here. How can you justify people coming into this country illegally and getting all the benefits that legal citizens cannot get? How do you say that it's OK to allow them to continue to come here illegally and we take care of them but we don't take care of our own homeless and poor? I don't get you people. I think you must live in lala land or something. I think people should be able to come here but legally not illegally and yes once again let me say that the problems outlined in the letter above are facts not opinions facts - look it up.

	JesseJames44053, on 08/18/2008 @ 02:38 PM PST wrote:
		OK....Lets blame everything on "Illegals". There are plenty areas county that have few immigration problems, and they still struggle with the same problems. Our county is still trying to run on antiquate systems that will be problematic without the "Illegals" to blame.

	Froxy239, on 09/10/2008 @ 07:37 PM PST wrote:
		that is very condescending. you say we cannot prove you wrong, but you've offered nothing as proof that you are correct. just these very racial generalizations that we are expected to accept as fact. here's a fact: your a racist and a bit of an idiot.

	kdexp, on 09/15/2008 @ 07:19 PM PST wrote:
		I agree too that illegal immigrants are a problem. It is difficult to separate the animosity that most of us feel because of the problems they create with the fact that they are human beings. However, I don't think that anyone is having their struggle ignored. Nor do I think of them as doing the jobs I won't do. As a mother of 3, I will do whatever, whenever to take care of my kids, as would my husband. That being said, companies don't want to pay me, when they can pay someone who is here illegally, and doesn't care as much what they earn, when they have no taxes to pay. I do not believe that illegal immigration is fully responsible for all our economic issues, but I do find it frustrating to see people here, not paying taxes and getting housing assistance, food assistance, health care and so on, while people who have lived here their whole lives are not able to make ends meet and still do not qualify for any help at all.

	jgome1ib, on 09/24/2008 @ 07:06 PM PST wrote:
		I disagree with your assertion that illegal immigrants are the cause of our failing schools, failing health care, unjust tax system and your morning commute. Sadly, your righteous anger is pointed in the wrong direction. God bless.

	spdsgrl, on 10/07/2008 @ 02:33 PM PST wrote:
		If you want to be here, do so legally. We shouldn't have to beg our government to uphold the laws.

	screwy, on 12/14/2008 @ 03:50 PM PST wrote:
		This is one of the trickier current issues and I do agree that it's being mishandled. Though I'm sure you'd hate to admit it, illegal immigrants are an important part of our economy. What we need to do is make immigration easier and less expensive, though not a free-for-all.

	lessworkmoreart, on 01/04/2009 @ 02:10 AM PST wrote:
		I'm always weary of people who blame everyone else for their problems. You are exactly that kind of person. Let's blame the "illegals" for all of our problems. I'm not surprised you are the kind of person who would involve "prayer" in this fiasco either. I would say you disgust me, but I'm afraid you have to be a bit more effective in life to accomplish that. God Bless;)

	kfleming78, on 01/04/2009 @ 07:31 AM PST wrote:
		In a time of economic turmoil, I don't deem it wise to spend millions or billions of dollars to send people across a border that they will end up crossing again the very next day. I know illegal immigrants, I know some that have been deported, and guess what? I see them still... everyday!

	Charlie99, on 01/10/2009 @ 07:01 PM PST wrote:
		You know, it's strange that our elected officials set up laws which they don't expect any one to follow, or they turn a blind eye when any laws are broken. This is one of the great problems with immigration today.

	remove, on 01/15/2009 @ 05:57 PM PST wrote:
		Oh brother. People like you act as though if we didn't have undocumented workers in the United States, there would be no problems with our school system, health care system, traffic or even the weather. Get a grip!

	annemarie, on 01/19/2009 @ 02:08 PM PST wrote:
		I dont know why people make a big deal of the immigrants here..they are a big help to this country because no one would be doing the jobs they dont refuse to do...and schools should be more concern about keeping children safe from those who decide to come to school with a gun and shoot anyone who stand in his way...that is a real issue!!

	tra3372, on 05/11/2009 @ 10:10 PM PST wrote:
		I feel your pain. I've seen what the illegals have done to the great cities that I live by. No respect for the country that allows them to stay in it (for the time being). Hopefully Obama can crunch down hard on the sleeper aliens burrowing deep in the cracks that they created in our could-be-great nation. Not meant to sound racist I've just suffered a lot because of this problem. Bye.

	JSS05001, on 06/03/2009 @ 09:18 AM PST wrote:
		I agree that our borders need to be tighter. But illegal immigrants are not all bad. They do the jobs that need to be done for a very low wage. Would you be willing to pick strawberrys for 12 hours per day for 3 dollars per hour.

	rjnaz, on 07/02/2009 @ 11:27 AM PST wrote:
		How easy it is to blame everyone else for our own problems. It worked for Germany, Japan, Rwanda, etc. Crime is related to poverty, not race. And Spanish is a beautiful language that should be the second official language of the U.S.