Reply #18: I am not smart but here is my take on the matter. [View All]

I believe there should be an amnesty period where all illegals who report in would be made citizens. This would also help us track what companies are likely to use any more illegals crossing the border.

We should also make it easy for any new people coming into the country to get a temporary green card. After so long they can apply to be a citizen.

If the illegals end up being legal then they can now report any bad working conditions or anyone who may be paying less than what is supposed to be paid.

I believe this would have several effects. This would raise the amount of money spent out and make our economy a little stronger. It would protect those who have no protections. Hopefully it would make our country a stronger and better place to live.

For me, it is racist to stand by and watch someone get paid less or work in dangerous conditions just because they are not a "true American". I expect no less for others than what I want for everyone residing in this country. When prisoners are kept at Abu or Guantanamo, without charges, I express my disbelief and (at least try to) demand that they be treated as everyone would here. If we, as Americans, get so much money for work then so should someone who crossed the border. I just can not see a difference just because someone has a different skin color or is from a different place. We are all human and that should come first and foremost.

Another take on this matter - if you will listen to my rambling a wee bit longer, is why the Mexicans are crossing our borders. They have a poor economy. We have two countries that are our immediate neighbors - Mexico and Canada. While I am not for outsourcing, I think it would be wonderful if we could somehow help Mexico set up some businesses that would help their economy grow and help their people. Please understand that this is not a way to get rid of illegals in this country. I believe if they want to be here then they should be.

What we really need to do with any country we want to help is see what their needs are. It could be food, money, or clothing. Whatever the need is, wouldn't it just be nice to make our world a better place to live? We do not even need to send our businesses down to Mexico. Perhaps we could send some of the top business men in our country and get them to come up with business ideas. Then we could send money to help get these ideas off the ground. When a regular everyday person does better then we all do better.

Thanks for listening to me ramble.