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originally posted by: MystikMushroom
I wonder why illegal immigration wasn't such a huge issue 4 years ago? Or 8 years ago?
I really struggle to see that it's become so bad so quickly. This has been an ongoing issue for many years, so now I wonder why illegal immigrants are now the "boogeyman".
I thought we were still being told to be afraid of Muslim people? Did I miss the memo or something?
originally posted by: Danke
originally posted by: MystikMushroom
I wonder why illegal immigration wasn't such a huge issue 4 years ago? Or 8 years ago?
I really struggle to see that it's become so bad so quickly. This has been an ongoing issue for many years, so now I wonder why illegal immigrants are now the "boogeyman".
I thought we were still being told to be afraid of Muslim people? Did I miss the memo or something?
It has always been a big deal, and they aren't a "boogeyman". People are just reaching the tipping point of anger over the government not enforcing laws already on the books.
originally posted by: windword
originally posted by: TrappedPrincess
a reply to: enlightenedservant
Nope still good with what I said 👍I believe in America for Americans and if you want to be one prove it.
New Colossus
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips.
"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
www.howtallisthestatueofliberty.org...
originally posted by: BlackboxInquiry
a reply to: Aazadan
I've seen it personally.
Someone who's 'undocumented' can get public assistance, with not much more than their word.
assuming you believe in that sort of thing
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: TrappedPrincess
assuming you believe in that sort of thing
You shouldn't assume. I can't think of anything more offensive than your sentiment that "America is only for American".
America represents 200 years of constant global immigration, making this country what it is today, for better or worse.