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"exacerbate the persecution of undocumented Mexicans in the U.S." |
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Teddy R. said it best -- way back in 1919!
Theodore Roosevelt on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN:
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"In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the man's becoming in very fact an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." |
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Got to love Teddy. I think he had some good ideas for the states.
I have no problem with people wanting to come to America to seek their freedom, to seek wealth and fame, to seek whatever it is they are seeking. But I only support them if they are coming over legally. IF you come to my country illegally then you should expect to be persecuted
Name: Wayned
Comments: In a way things are getting out of control because of the great influx and each wanting the free things the government offers and if they are not given to them then they cry out racist. If they could only put in just what they are supposed to, but too many think the streets are paved with free things and can do what they want. Crime is up so much from these people, yet they claim ignorance.
In South Africa people need some relief from the ternary as well as jobs for getting food, but the crimes against the illegals are very horrendous its very bad. The occupying government should declare a state of war to take over and free the citizens, because if they can't take care of their citizens then they should be replaced
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Oliron that seems to be a change of stance than the one you had earlier? I do not believe in illegal immigration. I feel everyone should enter the front door. I understand the desperation for more money but it is not a means to an end.
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I did change my stance. I have changed my views on almost everything since becoming a member here. I quess I just started looking at things differently somehow.
Perhaps if it was easier for immigrants to get legal status they wouldn't be coming in illegal.
Edited: Oliron on 15th Apr, 2010 - 3:16pm
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Arizona Bill Forcing Officers to Determine Immigration Status Marks "All-Out Assault" on Latino Communities:
Arizona lawmakers have approved what's being described as the harshest anti-immigrant measure in the country, forcing police officers to determine the immigration status of someone they suspect of being an undocumented immigrant. Ref. Source 8