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This is not a problem confined to the USA or Oz, Europe has many illegals and it seems to be a natural migration from a deprived country to a prosperous one. Probably the best solution is for rich countries to donate to poorer so the people have no need to migrate. The problem would be to know the money was being spent where needed and not creamed off by the rulers of the poor country. Perhaps we need a return to Colonialism.

Simply bring our boys back home, post them on the boarders... Anyone that is here illegally now, give them 30 days to become an American citizen If they don't, ship them back. Anybody employing an illegal should get a fine that's big enough to hurt them if not bankrupt them...... The employer should have to repay all the medical expenses incurred from the illegals and anything else that cost the taxpayer.

I don't know how to stop illegal immigration without spending bazillions of dollars for barricades and guards.  However, we do it with prisons and it is generally effective. 

What to do about the current problem?  Be narrow-minded in disallowing illegals the "benefits" of citizenship, such as access to free food, housing, medical, education, and work opportunities.....    


People who hire illegals to work are a big problem.  Illegal children have to be treated with the same consequences as adults, and it is hard to be indifferent to children's circumstances. They are the victims of their parents. 

 4/29/12

They built the Great Wall of China for a similar reason.Does that give you ant ideas?

I can't help but think of America as a "Melting Pot", the Statue Of Liberty states, "Give us your tired, your hungry, your poor" or something like that. I believe it but perhaps we shouldn't make it so easy for newcomers to out do us already............

I think it should be called migration... a natural occurring phenomenon when creatures need more food, clean water, and overall better circumstances.  When looked at from a Natural perspective migration makes a great deal of sense.  Migration doesn't occur when present circumstances remain good (or better than a perceived change).  Therefore, it becomes completely understandable why humans migrate into our country.  How we have become so territorial is beyond me.  I appreciate the ethnic blending...and they pose no threat to me.

Qualify to be here or deportation is appropriate. Prompt deportation is preferable as is prompt recognition as an acceptable person here. Our facial and fingerprint idenity software could be much faster and better. Our process of becoming a US citizen should require a demonstrable skill sufficient to prove workplace competency…in fact, employers should sponsor prospective workers for entry that includes a clear path to citizenship without abusive or exploitation by employers.

Visa renewal should be by review….basically a computer file of activities and legal offenses. As is, the process could use some tuning to function properly. However the system has been corrupted in many ways and needs protocal reviews.     

Post a bounty on them for their capture and deportation. I think we have enough problems without importing someone elses.

The U.S. Gov. will never  close the boarders. Too much money is coming in . And they say they need the Mexicans b/c no one else will do menial work for low pay. I have my doubts about that. Plenty of people here in the Det. area do menial work for low pay. 

I don't see why these illegals are so against getting some type of a green card........or applying for citizenship. They 're lucky we're not like other countries.......You get thrown in jail if you illegally enter most other countries......expecially the ones in the middle east.

Shoot them, they are invaders.

They are trying to pass a law that saying illegal in the term of illegal immigrant is a hate crime.

Be careful what you wish for.  Many countries around the world are near parity with the U.S.  China's economy was way behind that of the U.S. some 30 years ago and its GDP should exceed ours by 2025.  When these countries begin to achieve economic parity with that of ours, the illegal entries to the U.S. will dramatically slow down.  America needs to wake up now.  Cancel your shopping plans to Walmart, Pier One Imports, Toyota and Lexus dealerships tomorrow.

what other country do you know gives the benefits that we do, education, health care, food stamps, housing, etc. to people who do not pull their weight and pay taxes?  Why not risk coming in?  With a destitute future, any illegal with brains would try to come here, I probably would... We need to stop making life so easy for those who do not, but are able to, work and contribute by getting off the assistance, and on to the taxpayer rolls.  This not only applies to illegals, but to citizens who have exploited the features that are in place to provide for those truly in need of them.  Social workers see situations which they know should be discontinued, they should be backed up legally, and the abusers should be removed from government assistance.  Also, limits should be made and adhered to for those getting assistance.  Public assistance is not a life-long endowment by the taxpayers! 

Take down signs like these:

Do like the other countries do- - - -if you so much as set your big toe in some of the other countries, unauthorized, they shoot you or put you in jail.