[Chi-townChief]

Then after that, I would have liked for those who want to get rid of these folks to explain to me why exactly they belong here and the immigrants don't, other than that we were born on opposite sides of an imaginary line.

It's amazing that Brown is as clueless as he is - this is a bit inarticulate but:

I belong here because 110 or so years ago, my great-grandparents migrated here, became citizens legally, and accepted the United States of America as their country and the country of their offspring. They renounced their loyalties to their home countries while keeping much of the language and customs even until this day.

And even though my name is German on one side of the family and Italian on the other, my father and most of the males of his generation fought against the countries of their ancestors with no hesitation or regret and were proud of the victory they achieved.

And while I will never do anything nearly as great as that, I have tried in my business and personal life to tried my best to honor their faith, couarge, and commitment and to make this country and world a better place for all of us in whatever small way I can.

The immigrants yesterday? They hypocritically wrapped themselves in the American flag while marching under the banners of "Boycott America" and "Nothing Gringo." So ask them why exactly they think they belong here.

[Chi-townChief]

CHICAGOLAND PING

[cripplecreek]

Humane treatment during the deportation process is more than fair.

[petkus]

These illegal aliens are bringing their socialistic/marxist government mentality to this country!

If you like Evo Morales, Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro that is what these illegal aliens support!

Look at Mexico, Venezuela, Bolivia and Cuba that is the future of the USA with these illegal aliens!

[TADSLOS]

For me, issues of social justice far outweigh concerns about the legality of border crossings. We're not going to have political and economic security in our country until Mexicans and other Latin Americans have it in theirs. We can't make ourselves stronger by keeping them poor.

Uh huh, I'll bet he's all for the same effort in Iraq too...oh wait, it taking U.S. military force to get it done there. No, we need to all be one kumbaya party with Mexico...yeah, riiight...

[bannedfromdu]

FAIRNESS FOR IMMIGRANTS, JUSTICE FOR ILLEGALS.

In simple terms, pack up their illegal butts and send them home for breaking our laws.

[Nuc1]

It is about national sovereignty. Congress stop selling us out. Stop betraying our nation. Illegals go home. ANSWER commies go to H@LL.

[TheCrusader]

The corrupt media are referring to illegal aliens as "immigrants", and it's like calling counterfiet dollars "money". It's not money, it's an illegal reproduction. These illegal, counterfiet immigrants are in fact invaders who have brazenly violated U.S. immigration laws and spit in the face of the rule of law in our land.

Millions of foreignors have entered our country surreptitiously, slithering under the radar of our border guards, and are now arrogantly demanding that our government make them citizens. This is an invasion by any standards. The whole thing is outrageous, and President Bush should be waging war against these invaders instead of giving in to their demands. They have managed to obtain a little economic clout and are now using that to extort citizenship from President Bush and the other spineless weasles in the Congress. As far as I can see, President Bush will be remembered as the biggest coward in American history if he gives in to these invaders without even a token fight, simply because they have acheived a little economic clout. The man has lost all credibility with me.

[o_zarkman44]

What is fair for the legal immigrants is unfair for the illegal. So what??

Reward compliance. Prosecute defiance!

[The Foolkiller]

I've noticed a trend. EVERY headline on EVERY newspaper or internet article I've seen on this says 'immigrants' and leaves out the word 'illegal'.