Anti-American? Just for having a different view point.?

Prickles McGee

I've seen a lot of the anti-American accusations on here as well. I feel like I'm almost preaching the point that opposition is not disrespect, but it's because a lot of people don't seem to know the difference. Illegal immigration, among many others on this forum, are touchy subjects and many would rather label than have honest, fair discussions about them.

Answerman

No, I am a democrat also and I welcome your view although I disagree with it, for one thing they are illegal aliens not illegal immigrants and the word illegal should tell you that are doing something against our laws. To many people are on list to come here to this great nation and wish to do it legally to allow people to step around them in line. Next time you attend an event and somebody cuts in line, see how you like it. I think the problem is not just the illegal aliens but the people that will break the law and employ them, these people should be locked up and the company's that they work for should be fined and if they continue the practice they should be put out of business. This has become a large issue in the U.S. as these people that come here without proper papers are taxing the system and are hurting us.

DAR

I don't call you anti American.

I do wonder what your solution is about schools being so degraded by illegal immigration that the Democrat Today paper referred to public schools in California as being the place 'where poor people send their children'.

sway_ii

Im not going to call you anti-American, but most of our arguement is that all Illegal Immigrants have commited a crime just by coming here, they have disrespected our laws once, how do we know they arent going to keep doing that?

angela R

Amen! I get called anti American all the time for supporting amnesty.....Both my parents were legal residents, now citizens. my father and brother served in the armed forces to protect these peoples freedoms....We are involved in community service and love our country...I am for amnesty and I get called a traitor all the time.....

i wouldn't call you that . it's your right to agree to disagree on what ever that might be . but i disagree with you on illegal immigration

Fitforlife

Your an American. This is a problem from our president when he told the European countries about not supporting him in Iraq, that they didn't support America...a bunch of sh_t. I know SEALS, SF Guys, allot of Marines that either retired or got out after 3 or 4 tours in Iraq or Afghanistan that hate Bush and his proxy war. I served 6 years in the USMC, fought in Grenada and Panama, but unless America is being invaded, our presence overseas is not even appreciated especially since Bush has been president. With street gangs dominating our large cities, more homeless people, shrinking middle-class, and a increase of ILLEGAL immigrants, we have allot to do in the US and not in some sand box. America is a land of LEGAL immigrants, and just because you, me and a million other do not agree with the policies doesn't make us Anti-American. I'm an independent, I voted for Reagan, I voted for Clinton, and the first time I voted for Bush (2d time Kerry). I wish some a__ would come to me and say I'm Anti-American.

Your an American with a private viewpoint, and that is what America is suppose to be about, but it seems that right is going away.

Thumbs up.

holdemfoldem911

I agree with you about the fact that you can disagree and not be anti-American. I for one am disgusted by some people (no offense, but mostly liberals) but that doesn't mean I think they are anti-American.

I do disagree with you on immigration. I am descended from immigrants from the countries of Germany, Scotland and Ireland. And I think it is a slap in my ancestors face for anyone to break the laws of this country to be here. Furthermore, I think it is a slap in the face for some of these immigrants to come here to continue breaking the law. Nobody is saying they are not welcome. What is being said is there is a right way to come here. At the same time, the government needs to make it a little easier and less time consuming to get here legally. Nobody seems to be looking at that aspect.

Anti-American--I don't know. But you are bigoted if you are not willing to extend mercy to all nonviolent offenders here, not just illegals. Why should we imprison so many of our own people for what amounts to the same thing as what illegals are claiming to do---breaking the law to give themselves and their families a better life? If you are illegal then anything you obtain here is stolen from citizens. Why should we punish our thieves yet give illegals a free ride because some of you feel sorry for them? Believe it or not they think you are stupid for wanting to let them take advantage of us. And think what you will, but my opinion does not make me racist. There are many legal immigrants of all races who are against illegal immigration.

duc602

im not with you, mexico should be taking care of their own people, not americans. we can hardly feed ourselves much less illegals.theyre eating up our social services, hospitals going bankrupt because of them. they do not believe in child birth control. get pregnant get more food stamps. i say take your *** and theirs back to mexico and all latin american countries.

Inimitable_Elucidator

Having compassion towards "otherwise law abiding illegal immigrants" doesn't mean that you're anti-American. If anything, it makes you more of an American than those who are selfish when it comes to having the country all to themselves. America is called the "melting pot", is it not? I appreciate your input, and am proud to have a fellow American like you. Just be careful about what you say on Yahoo! Answers... some of these people don't know what their talking about (if I do say so myself).

remmo16

People are not calling you anti-American because you have a different point of view. You're missing the entire point.

People call you anti-American because you disrespect the laws of this great nation. You can not pick and choose which laws to follow and which to ignore just because you disagree with the law. That is un-American not your difference of opinion.

Being American is about respecting and honoring our laws. All of them, not just the ones that are seemingly convenient to you.

Lynda M â™¥

Here here....that's what makes America so great...we have the ability to agree to disagree!
"I'm a person who believes in amnesty for otherwise law abiding illegal immigrants who only came here to work and better their lives rather than working for peanuts." - finally, someone who makes sense! Why are Americans so arrogant to believe that we belong here and others don't? Our birthright? Oh yes...from our illegal immigrant ancestors.

mixreaction2020

Then find a way for all the illegal immigrant.The are human just like you and me.The came here for a better lives like the rest of everyone.It will be a shame for treating them bad.

siervocal

I know, if you don't believe in deporting people and making their lives and their family's life miserable, then you are anti-American. If you think that the immigration should be fair for everyone and not just anti-illegals, then you are anti-American. I'm sorry but that thought is starting to scare me sounds like those of Hitler. Full amnesty for selected immigrants.

catarina

As usual, the right answer is somewhere in the middle. No one should call you un-American. It is American to have an opinion, and to voice it. On an individual basis, I would agree that anyone who seeks refuge from a place that offers only poverty and no potential for growth, deserves a chance at a better life. I can appreciate the desire to work hard to give one's family a better life.
But, there are some things wrong with a culture that keeps having so many, many children when they are already dirt poor- no way to take care of them- and expecting someone else to foot the bill. (That's called stealing.) Because the REALITY is that the middle class tax payers always pay. We pay with our hard earned money, and our children pay when they can no longer receive a decent public education, depending on where we live. Not to mention the high crime rates in places with concentrated illegals. So, don't expect too many people to agree with you on the illegal issue. It is a problem that needs to be resolved, which means if someone is here illegally, they may need to go back and wait their turn.

megalomaniac

I think its anti-American if you don't voice your opinion. Democracy demands participation and this includes all opinions.

Its easier to just ridicule people instead of actually engaging in debate and that to me is what is killing the democratic process.

t_o_n_i_montana

we're all descendents of "illegal immigrants."

the first eurpeans that came here weren't exactly invited.

arguably, they were more of a nuisance than today's illegal immigrants, because they brought diseases and death with them.

today's illegals just bring their bodies to do labor, which actually benefits the country.

Otis F

Please let me answer your question with a couple of simple questions.

1) To address the specific immigration issue:

Why do think that the United States of America has fewer rights than other sovereign nations? Our immigration laws are more liberal than those of countries like Sweden, Germany, Canada, and France which liberals often hold out as models of public policy. Doesn't the USA have the same rights as the other nations of the world? Why do you hold the USA to a different standard?

2) To address the issue of patriotism:

If you had a sibling or close friend who judged you more harshly than they did others and told you regularly 1) that you were a bully, 2) that you were naive, 3) that you were not well-educated, and 4) that you didn't really understand any of the important issues in the world, how long would you consider them to be a friend? At some point, wouldn't you start to think that they are really against you?

Thanks for listening.

Doc. justasinner111

I'm with you. I'm a Democrat, I believe in God,but I don't want America a Taliban country controlled by the religious left. I believe in someone right to a abortion, I don't care if the queers get married, I have my wife and woman.I believe the Mexicans here are hard working, they do things no white or black person would do.I believe the republicans are the same hateful, rich, people that killed Jesus.

Tokoloshimani

I agree with you, but many people are going to disagree with you just because you 'admitted' to being a Liberal Democrat.

Sami V

Expressing one's views on issues like immigration, which may or need not be pro-government, does not imply that person is anti-American or unpatriotic. It could even be said that such an attitude towards those persons, who rightfully and freely express their views, is totally bizaare if not silly!
Never mind about what others think; keep expressing your views, of course rationally; time will prove who is right or wrong. Anyway, in a debate, there is bound to be opposing views. Afterall, that is the essence of democracy and a free country which is what this country claims to be!

greg

If anyone aids an illegal alien who has residence and allegiance to a foreign country is INVADING this country. Under UCMJ military rules this is a military crime because the numbers are massive and a genocide of the legal citizens follows the invaders acts. This action is unconstitutional, illegal on federal and state levels and is also an act of military conflict. If anyone thinks differently tell yourself.. Why did'nt Hitler get Germans to sneak across the southern border, or is it just ok for illegal mexicans to do it.. I think I've made my point. Illegals need to leave NOW!!!

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