Should we have a secure border with mexico so people who cross are people we let in ?
Poll - Total Votes: 38
We should have a secure border that prevents illegal crossings.
Just let them in
You can only vote on one answer.
61-69, M
This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
Mexicans, and other central Americans, have been crossing back and forth across the border for about 300 years. The hysteria about securing the border is largely nonsense, an invention of right-wing politicians to manipulate their followers.
The south-west region was Mexican territory until the war of 1848, in which Mexico lost those lands. But many Mexicans still think of it as their territory.
I am in favor of sensible immigration restrictions. But I will never participate in hating immigrants. Whipping up fear and hate of immigrants is an evil act. Negotiation is the best way to manage the situation.
The south-west region was Mexican territory until the war of 1848, in which Mexico lost those lands. But many Mexicans still think of it as their territory.
I am in favor of sensible immigration restrictions. But I will never participate in hating immigrants. Whipping up fear and hate of immigrants is an evil act. Negotiation is the best way to manage the situation.
@specman I'm not afraid of immigrants. I have worked with many Mexicans and Central Americans. The great majority are just ordinary people who want a job and work hard. I am in favor of screening people coming into the country. And moderate, sensible restrictions on immigration. What I will NEVER do is join in hysteria, hate and fear.
Many immigrates are refugees, fleeing violence and corruption in their home countries. We need the United Nations to step in and aid the common people in failed states.
The corporate, billionaire class wants to create scapegoats to distract Americans from their REAL enemies: the corporate military-industrial complex.
Many immigrates are refugees, fleeing violence and corruption in their home countries. We need the United Nations to step in and aid the common people in failed states.
The corporate, billionaire class wants to create scapegoats to distract Americans from their REAL enemies: the corporate military-industrial complex.
Johnson212 · 61-69, M
@badminton You can have sensible restrictions until you control who crosses the border. If you can't do that everything else is a waste and just because you are ok with your taxes going to pay for the influx does not mean it is OK for you to decide mine should be spent there.
@Johnson212 We can debate the best policies for the southern border. I'm open to hearing ideas. What is not debatable is whipping up fear and hate of immigrants. That is fundamentally evil. I will never tolerate percussion and violence directed at refugees and immigrants.
FYI - Unless you are a full-blooded native American you are decended from immigrants.
FYI - Unless you are a full-blooded native American you are decended from immigrants.
Johnson212 · 61-69, M
@badminton More advanced civilizations have have replaced less advanced civilizations since the dawn of man so don't get hung up on native americans owning the country. It belongs to who can take it, hold it and are willing to bleed for it to keep it. You like immigration so much invite them to your house.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
@sladejr You are wrong. The native people were the first human beings in North America. That's makes them the original inhabitants.
Savages? Who were the real savages? Read history, then think about it. The "Indians" were not the aggressors. Look at how they were treated.
If it were up to me, I'd go back to the original treaties and give what was promised. Shamefully, U.S. administrations broke treaties with the native peoples. Any government that breaks their treaties is NOT legitimate.
Savages? Who were the real savages? Read history, then think about it. The "Indians" were not the aggressors. Look at how they were treated.
If it were up to me, I'd go back to the original treaties and give what was promised. Shamefully, U.S. administrations broke treaties with the native peoples. Any government that breaks their treaties is NOT legitimate.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
@Johnson212 Again, fear, hate, hysteria. People are aways at their worst when they are afraid.
We need diplomats negotiating with the immigrant's countries of origin. This is a job for the United Nations. In the meantime, while waiting to be deported back to their country of origin, they should receive food, water, medical care. Humane treatment. That's how you make loyal friends.
We need diplomats negotiating with the immigrant's countries of origin. This is a job for the United Nations. In the meantime, while waiting to be deported back to their country of origin, they should receive food, water, medical care. Humane treatment. That's how you make loyal friends.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
@sladejr One day that will be the U.S. All empires fall eventually. It would be a really good idea to earn some good will for when that happens. The U.S. has 6% of the world's populaion. That means 94% is someone else. Treating the rest of the world with hate, fear and contempt will not serve us well.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
BizSuitStacy · M
@badminton
The same unelected billionaires controlling the central banks and military industrial complex, are funding the illegal migrant invasion. Look at the people crossing. Do they look like they walked thousands of miles. No. They look like tourists waiting in line for a ride at Disney Land.
The corporate, billionaire class wants to create scapegoats to distract Americans from their REAL enemies: the corporate military-industrial complex.
The same unelected billionaires controlling the central banks and military industrial complex, are funding the illegal migrant invasion. Look at the people crossing. Do they look like they walked thousands of miles. No. They look like tourists waiting in line for a ride at Disney Land.
Johnson212 · 61-69, M
@badminton There is a difference in crossing back and forth and in crossing and staying in the numbers we see today.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
Handfull1 · 61-69, F
@Johnson212 I’m guessing Native Americans felt the same way. You’re now benefiting from someone taking what the US had to offer!