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Originally posted by Nygdan
There has never been a nation in history that was destroyed by immigration, legal or otherwise. Illegal Immigration is one of the smallest and least important problems facing America today.
Originally posted by MidnightDStroyer
As far as I'm concerned, I don't think myself to be prejudiced...I hate everybody equally...
That being said, I think it should be pointed out that I don't care if the immigrants are red, yellow, black or even purple with pink polka dots...If they're here illegally then that's how they should be treated. By being here illegally, they're breaking our laws. If the government doesn't do anything about it, I saw in a news article posted around here somewhere (sorry, lost the actual link) that a Chief of Police ticketed an admitted Illegal with Trespassing...Get enough places to do that, & I think the Illegals will get the hint that they should become legal or get gone.
Furthermore, if they come to America, they should be taking steps to become naturalized citizens. Having said that, it seems that most of the recent flux in immigration doesn't seem to support that attitude. When the Europeans were fleeing WW 2, they came to America to become Americans.
This is the whole premise behind when I say that, if they don't want to become Americans, then they should get the #$%^&$*%*&(%$(*%&% out of America.
(Note, that's not the official censor at work above...I expressed myself that way on purpose)
[edit on 30-11-2006 by MidnightDStroyer]
Originally posted by 2stepsfromtop
Originally posted by realanswers
I say the more diversity, the better. I used to live in Portland, OR where just about everybody was caucasian. We still need more asians and hispanics in our country as there are already enough whites and blacks.
Move to downtown Los Angeles, you'll have your fill.
And you'll get to experience, first hand, crime committed not only by American citizens, but the vastly larger amount of crimes committed by Illegal Immigrants.
[edit on 30-11-2006 by 2stepsfromtop]
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
They mean the same EXACT thing to everyone but yourself.
Only in this case they mean different things.
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
Yes I am, a real American is someone who fights for the rights of every man. And I do mean that.
Notice how I said "is," if I was saying that I am a Real American then it will look like-
Yes I am, a real American WHO who fights for the rights of every man. And I do mean that.
Wow. I have no idea what you just said there.
Wanna try it again with more clarity, and less repetition?
Originally posted by kleverone
Originally posted by Nygdan
There has never been a nation in history that was destroyed by immigration, legal or otherwise. Illegal Immigration is one of the smallest and least important problems facing America today.
For once I agree with Nygdan, How about the fact that we consume more than we produce? That may be destroying America in the Long run more than anything. I live in Los Angeles and I assure you, there is just as much crime commited here by every other ethnic group. Besides, are you gonna work at the Mcdonalds on Crenshaw and olympic? I doubt it.
-Yes I am a True American because my family can be traced back to the origional settlers of the New World (that's America just so you understand.)
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
-Yes I am a True American because my family can be traced back to the origional settlers of the New World (that's America just so you understand.)
You still haven't answered my question about what constitutes a 'true' American. What is the cut-off date, after which someone is no longer eligible for that designation.
Care to take a stab at it?
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
And if a 'true' American has children with a 'real' American - which category do their offspring fall under?
What if a 'true' American marries and procreates with an immigrant? Do they have a half 'true' American baby?
Also, if 'true' Americans aren't any better or more important than other Americans, why do you even bother to make the distinction?
Early settlers and modern immigrants come for the same reasons, so what makes them different enough to deserve the disparate classifications?
Originally posted by wildcat
Awhile back I said that the only way I see this feud can end is by all of us admitting that there has been a misunderstanding.
I hope my attempt to make it extra easy for you works, because if you guys can't understand that then your reading levels (power) are quite low.
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
Wanna try it again with more clarity, and less repetition?
Yes I am. A real American is someone who fights for the rights of every man.
Does that sound clear to you?
Or how about making it extra easy just for you.
-Yes I am a True American because my family can be traced back to the origional settlers of the New World (that's America just so you understand.)
Originally posted by Nygdan
Stop imagining things, I never said blacks weren't real Americans, I said they weren't true Americans.
"You've said that blacks aren't real americans and that it'd be great if the KKK would just get rid of the immigrants"
Thats not what I said, why don't you go back and look at my earlier posts.
If the KKK revived, then they would eliminate some aliens. Because the believe in "America for Americans."
Originally posted by WyrdeOne
And if a 'true' American has children with a 'real' American - which category do their offspring fall under?
What if a 'true' American marries and procreates with an immigrant? Do they have a half 'true' American baby?
Also, if 'true' Americans aren't any better or more important than other Americans, why do you even bother to make the distinction?
Early settlers and modern immigrants come for the same reasons, so what makes them different enough to deserve the disparate classifications?
Originally posted by The Vagabond
Rdang,
I can see that you have it all figured out, and I'd like you to help me figure it out too. So, care to shore up your claim?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
i honestly think that they shouldn't be here illegally, but the problem is that the USA tries to keep to many people out
Originally posted by wildcat
Maybe to conserve our land from house construction.
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
Originally posted by wildcat
Maybe to conserve our land from house construction.
when did the united states have a shortage of land?
this USA is one of those countries that has more than enough land to house way more people than it has
it's not like we're achieving a carrying capacity or some obscene population density