Fix the immigration system

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. . Any one a descendant of a non-immigrant in here ? Didn't think so . Close the door behind you when you leave :)

The "undocumented immigrant" is a fiction. This term was invented by the libs to make tehm sound harmless. In point of fact (and regardless of what tron, jaclbrect1 or anyone else says) the are illegal aliens. The best way to control them is to enforce the laws on the business level; fine and/or jail the presidents, CEOs, and personnel managers of any/all corporations that employ these illegals. Once that is done, illegal aliens will stop coming here in droves.
"The democracy will cease to exist when the government takes from those who would work and gives to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson.

Well this has been interesting guys enjoyed it today :)

Hmm a little different story??

In addition to sneaking into the country (referred to as "entry without inspection — EWI") in violation of the immigration law, others enter with legal documentation and then violate the terms on which they have been admitted. The immigration authorities currently estimate that about two-thirds of all illegal immigrants are EWIs and the remainder is overstayers. Both types of illegal immigrants are deportable under Immigration and Nationality Act Section 237 (a)(1)(B) which says: "Any alien who is present in the United States in violation of this Act or any other law of the United States is deportable.

undocumented immigrants provide much more in benefits than they cost and they are bankrupting no one. At least that's the conclusion of the study the Bush (that's right big business wants undocumented workers in fact they go to Latin America to recruit them.)administration did after the Heritage Foundation put together a phony report that listed only the costs of undocumented immigrants.
Jon Albrecht Dixfield

First, violations of the immigration laws are not crimes; they are not included in the criminal code. So they are undocumented not illegals. Undocuments do not go to a criminal court nor do they see a judge. They go to an administrative hearing and see and administrative judge. The only penalty is deporation (if no other crime is involved).
Second, Opposition to undocumented immigrants comes from two sources. The Michael savage and Lou Dobbs "border, language, and culture" crowd or nazis for short and the "they are taking our jobs". Conservatives inhabit the first group; the second can have anyone. Its tough but necessary to separate the two motivations.
Third, The author is correct. We must fix the immigration system. The recession has helped forcing millions to leave the US because they can find no jobs here. Health Care and Education should be recognized as basic human rights and all residents (which is how the Constitution refers to census taking probably because they didn't want to refer to slaves) of the US should have access to each. New immigration legislation should be going through Congress shortly. Republicans oppose it some because they are nazis, but we need a system that will be easy enough that no one needs to sneek into the country and so that we can document everyone here.
Jon Albrecht Dixfield

I guess people have forgotten the meaning of illegal these days. There is only one place in this country that anything is really being done about and that is in Arizona where one lone sheriff is doing his job. You may not like it but it is the law and as far as I am concerned this country needs a lot more like the one in Marricopa County.

What part of ILLEGAL (not undocumented) does Ms. Leberman not understand? They are here illegally; they are outlaws. They are entitled to squat. Send them all back to where they came from and let them enter legally like the millions have done and continue to do so. Many of us are sick and tired of pampering and catering to these people. They are OUTLAWS, plain and simple. I don't care how nice they are, or how hard they work. They violated our laws by coming here illegally and they should not be allowed to stay or be entitled to any benefits afforded to American citizens. That's one of the reasons our country is in such a mess; liberals who don't have the mental capacity to think tightening our borders would be a good idea. AARRGHH!! It's enough to make a pirate want to go on a seafaring rampage.

Undocumented wokers (illegal immigrants) should not be charged a fine for not having insurance since they are not citizens and should not be forced to pay like citizens. But, they should't have the same access to benefits that citizens have without having a way to track undocumented worker payments for these benefits. What are the specific hurdles that prevent undocumented workers from becoming citizens or documented workers? Why aren't those hurdles specifically identified and addressed? This would allow them to have a better life, without fear of deportation, and to help pay their way, since that is (the reason we're told) is why they are here. And why aren't current immigration laws upheld? Is this all too much work for the paper pushers in Washington to deal with?

Hey Liz, Let's talk reality. These people are ILLEGAL immigrants (not undocumented workers) and should be treated as criminals. They come here and get free health care, free schooling, free this and that and we pay for it. The are here ILLEGALLY and have kids on this soil and their kids are automatically citizens of this country. We shouldn't allow that to happen either. If I rob a bank and give the money to my friend, that money doesn't belong to him because I gave it to him. It still belongs to the bank. We need to wake up and take back this country. As Howie says, "I don't want special rights, just treat me as you would an illegal immigrant." They have more rights then I do.

I understand that Maine does not have an issue with illegal immigrants and therefore it is difficult to realize what the realities are in the majority of states as they do have a tremenous problem. In most states, Colorado, Michigan, California, New York, Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada to name a few, illegals are bankrupting the states and descimating the economies. Illegals receive 100% free health care and are denied nothing paid for by American Citizens. Illegals receive their education at the expense of American Citizens. These people are NOT looking to become citizens of this country because if they did they would lose all there freebies and their jobs.

Contrary to liberal aka democrat propaganda, illegals are not doing jobs in America that Ameicans wont do, ask an American construction worker who has been laid off for over a year while the illegals keep working. Talk to a "legal" business owner who is insured, pays worker's comp, unemployment, FICA, and all the other taxes on his/her employees and is subject to OSHA inspection about this. If there is a fence around a construction site you can be sure illegals are on that job. Inspectors and law enforcement can not enter without a warrant or notice and when they show an alarm is given and the illegals drop their tools and disapear. They can not compete with "illegal" companies who underbid and make much larger profits than the legals ever could. The illegals pay the workers the same wage but have elliminated all the other payroll expenses. A legal company expects payroll cost to be three times wages; an illegal company wages only. Once an illegal worker becomes legal he is out because he is expected to file tax returns and so on. Illegals have taken over construction, food service, manufacturing and much more in a majority of states forcing out your fellow Americans. They are not collecting the garbage, digging ditches and doing migrant work. If you are feeling sorry for the illegals in this country, your sympathy is sorely misplaced. Illegals are taking the jobs in the country that were not exported, you pay them, and your government takes care of them. Immigration reform is enforcing immigration law and returning ALL undocumented/illegals back to where they came from.