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Poll: Utahns divided on migrants
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Bob G | 4:53 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
What is there to study? Do we study all criminals before we prosecute them for
breaking laws? No. Only the illegal aliens need to be studied but its not what
they really mean. What this study wants to do is delay any actions against
illegals and on businesses employing them. We have had this issue under study
for over 20 years now so how much longer does it take? These criminal illegals,
all of them and their families, must be confronted by law enforcement and
enforce all laws. America cannot turn a blind eye and hope the problem goes away
and that the american people will accept the criminal actions against their live
and lively hood forever. The american people are the victims of illegal aliens
and our legislators have been acting long enough to aid and abet the actions of
employers and the use of illegal aliens in the work force. The people of Utah
are fed up with no action policies. If the governor wants to do a study, look at
the benefits and cost reductions to government and social programs and
education. Illegal Mexicans do not want citizenship, only to freeload, rob, and
steal from Americans
liberal larry | 7:00 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
The immigration issue is a tough one for conservatives. It pits their two
defining traits against each other, fear and greed. The issue of immigration is
primarily economic. "Illegals" want to feed their families, and
American businesses want cheap, compliant labor. All the deportations, and
fences, in the world won't solve the problem as long as there are jobs in
this country for "illegals",
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Anonymous | 7:55 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Mano dura contra los ilegales! Crack down hard now and then extend compassion
afterwards as needed. No more status quo. No more politicians doing nothing!
Really | 9:35 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Just what part of ILLEGAL is it that our legislators don't understand? If
this issue does not get some drastic teeth in it, we out here have an option
come election time. You better make sure what ever you are about to study gets
done in this session or alot of you will be attending gatherings in the future
at a different location than the state capital building in a couple years. Watch
this one VOTERS.
Spanky | 9:38 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I don't know who Dan Jones polled, but I know from personal experience that
the vast majority of citizens in this state are against illegal immigration and
want the problem solved now, not in 6 months, not in 6 years. Here's the
deal. Business owners who have been using cheap illegal labor for years, and who
contribute to politicians campaign chests, are putting pressure on these
politicians to go against the will of the American people. They think if they
stall long enough, we'll just get tired and go away. Not this time.
study it?!? | 9:51 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
A study? Throw millions of dollars at a study? This is what makes people
distrust and despise government (and their partners in crime in the local media)
MAybe we can put all the legislators on a plane to western Europe and they can
see firsthand how well multiculturalism and unrestricted immigration works out.
jr | 9:48 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Since I never seem to be where the polls are - I have one question - Why did I
pay the price to be a legal immigrant when the doors are now wide open for the
new slaves of America. The reason the politicians and businesses don't
want to do anything is because they are making money of the back of the ILLEGAL
ALIANS please note they are NOT IMMIGRANTS, they have not immigrated here they
have stolen across the border, they have stolen legal American citizens ID etc.
They even fly their countrys flag as to say "in your face" citizens
ha ha | 10:25 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Dont be so upset we are not taking over. We are simply moving back in.
the mexican
the mexican
Tax papers cover the burden | 10:25 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Send the illegals home so we could put the money spent on illegals for education
and healthcare to the poor LEGAL citizens in our own country. We really need to
start putting money into the inner city schools. Has anyone been to Atlanta,
Houston, or Memphis lately. Their inner cities need help bad. Tax payers have to
pay the burden for the business' who reap all the rewards. Our country is
in a recession, its time to take care of our own. Illegals broke the law coming
here and many of them steal social security numbers also. I dont have sympathy
for illegals.
Will Pearson | 10:31 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
As an American westerner I have nothing against Latin-American immigrants. They
have always been creative and colorful parts of my life. Only fools would reject
such charming and energetic persons. We self-proclaimed Christians are the ones
who should be punished for refusing our very God, who commanded us to "Love
thy neighbor as thyself."
Kevin in Texas | 10:39 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
All the problems with illegal migrants stem from their leagal status. Make them
leagal and all of these problems resolve themselves. Provide a way for them to
become leagal, through paying a fine or taxes and stop new immigrants by
slapping a major fine on the employers who hire illeagals and the problem will
be solved.
John | 10:35 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
and in response to liberal larry's statement:
"All the deportations, and fences, in the
world won't solve the problem as long as
there are jobs in this country
for "illegals",
Liberal Larry would have us just throw in the towel and do nothing. He also provides no support for this claim. Notice that people like this never propose an alternative solution, they just criticize. No, SB81 wont solve ALL problems concerning illegal immigration, but at least its a start.
"All the deportations, and fences, in the
world won't solve the problem as long as
there are jobs in this country
for "illegals",
Liberal Larry would have us just throw in the towel and do nothing. He also provides no support for this claim. Notice that people like this never propose an alternative solution, they just criticize. No, SB81 wont solve ALL problems concerning illegal immigration, but at least its a start.
Anonymous | 10:39 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I agree with the study. This is the way to go. Utahns are finally waking up to
what is moral and the right thing to do. Just because the extremist are loud
doesn't mean the rest of Utah feels the same way. The extremist remind me
of Germany before World War II, blame the Jews for everything.
Althoug illegal immigrants are braking the law, the law can be changed. How many of you have broken the speed limit law? Most I'm sure. That doesn't make you a criminal.
I don't think illegal immigrants are using public benefits. Those people are scared of being reported and deported. Why would they go to a place where they could be deported? It doesn't make sense.
Or are they refering to the children illegal immigrants are having here who are Americans? If this is the case, those children have the right. Maybe this is racism pure and simple.
Althoug illegal immigrants are braking the law, the law can be changed. How many of you have broken the speed limit law? Most I'm sure. That doesn't make you a criminal.
I don't think illegal immigrants are using public benefits. Those people are scared of being reported and deported. Why would they go to a place where they could be deported? It doesn't make sense.
Or are they refering to the children illegal immigrants are having here who are Americans? If this is the case, those children have the right. Maybe this is racism pure and simple.
Stewart | 10:53 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
So Utahns are divided on the "Migrant" issue?(euphemism for illegal
alien). I think this depends on who takes the poll. KSL and The Deseret Morning
News have the same corporate bosses, and they have a definite agenda of their
own. This looks like a case of using a poll created to push an agenda. I
don't trust it. I doubt it feels right to many of you either.
The legislators know that the people want something done now! Just look at the bills that have passed through the House where they are more in touch with the people than the Senate. The voters will see that pushing any of these bills into SB97 (Jenkins) by the Senate will be the same as voting against them. The people want action now, and the Senators know it, but some of them think the voters are fools.
Utah is a sanctuary state, and that needs to change. By enabling illegal immigration in Utah we become part of the national problem. We are as much a part of the problem as the federal government.
The legislators know that the people want something done now! Just look at the bills that have passed through the House where they are more in touch with the people than the Senate. The voters will see that pushing any of these bills into SB97 (Jenkins) by the Senate will be the same as voting against them. The people want action now, and the Senators know it, but some of them think the voters are fools.
Utah is a sanctuary state, and that needs to change. By enabling illegal immigration in Utah we become part of the national problem. We are as much a part of the problem as the federal government.
Wilkey | 11:33 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
One wonders where those numbers would stand if so many people weren't being
mislead by their religious leaders. It stood at 63% - before the Mormon Church
came out and called for "compassion," mostly towards wealthy Mormons
like the Marriotts, Ivorys, Fultons, Peerys, and Holdings, all of whom rely on
cheap immigrant labor and rapid population growth to keep their bank accounts
fat.
One also wonders where that vote would stand if the media were more honest. Just a week ago this paper reported that Lake Powell could be empty by 2021 thanks to "growing demand." If the DMN had been honest they would've acknowledged that the source of that growing demand was rapid immigration, which is responsible for 82% of this nation's population growth.
It's also why we're not getting a tax cut this year - immigration eventually creates more government costs than it pays for (roads, schools, water, etc.)
One also wonders where that vote would stand if the media were more honest. Just a week ago this paper reported that Lake Powell could be empty by 2021 thanks to "growing demand." If the DMN had been honest they would've acknowledged that the source of that growing demand was rapid immigration, which is responsible for 82% of this nation's population growth.
It's also why we're not getting a tax cut this year - immigration eventually creates more government costs than it pays for (roads, schools, water, etc.)
Jake | 11:38 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
To Anon. get real,there is nothing to study. They are in this country illegally.
Solution?? Simple,DEPORT THEM !! And set up ARMED military at movable
locations at the boarders. Shoot.After while,no more illegals crossing the
boarders.
Paul | 11:39 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I agree with Spanky. I do not know anyone who does not want something done about
illegal immigration. They seem compassionate about legal immigration, but their
is very strong opposition to illegal immigrants. Even liberals I know want
something done about this issue and done now. I really wonder who they are
polling?
Pat Dix | 11:42 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
My ancestors immigated to this country legally,and struggled to survive without
social support. They became good citizens fought and some died for this country.
I resent handouts given to law breakers. We who are citizens obey the law, why
should someone who has broken it get special priviledge. Kick them out and level
huge fines on any one employing them
Bob | 11:50 a.m. Feb. 23, 2008
What a farce! The illegals need to be dealt with. A good example this week of an
illegal alien from Mexico driving a school bus in Minnesota who ran a stop sign
and killed four of the students she was driving. She didn't even have a
driver's license!!!
I hope the families of the dead students sue the state for every dime in their treasury. The people who a delaying dealing with these people had better try to wash the blood from their hands because they are as guilty as the offender.
I hope the families of the dead students sue the state for every dime in their treasury. The people who a delaying dealing with these people had better try to wash the blood from their hands because they are as guilty as the offender.
Please help | 12:07 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Turn off the illegal immigration magnet! It is destroying our healthcare system,
our public education system, our welfare system - we could go on and on. No need
to study it - the problems are clear.
Paul | 12:17 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
The simple answer is that Utahns don't have to wait for the Legislature to
do what is right. We can always organize a citizen's initiative or
proposition to put the teeth back in SB81. It is time for private employers to
be held liable for hiring illegals. If there are no jobs, the illegals
won't stay.
Steve | 12:50 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I see that most of these comments are just as "reactionary" as the
legislative thought that absorbs our legislature. Illegals are well, illegal
and therefore breaking the law and should be punished for that. Have any of
you taken the time to ask why illegals are well, illegal? The immigration law
itself which limits the legality is a broken system of hodge-podge arbitrariness
and has historically been based on political winds rather than any rational
thoughts.
Immigrants are illegal because our immigration system offers no way for them to enter the US to become legal. The quotas are impossible to work with and the immigration system itself cannot process applicants fast enough to allow legality.
Please, please, please read this short tongue-in-cheek history of our immigration laws and perhaps your viewpoint might change, just a little. (Written by an immigration attorney.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2007,0829-murray.shtm
I'm not advocating all out amnesty but I'd be handing out some sort of registration cards left and right, which may still leave them "illegal but registered". The sooner we get everyone registered, the better handle we will have to go forward with whatever process needs to take place.
Immigrants are illegal because our immigration system offers no way for them to enter the US to become legal. The quotas are impossible to work with and the immigration system itself cannot process applicants fast enough to allow legality.
Please, please, please read this short tongue-in-cheek history of our immigration laws and perhaps your viewpoint might change, just a little. (Written by an immigration attorney.
http://www.ilw.com/articles/2007,0829-murray.shtm
I'm not advocating all out amnesty but I'd be handing out some sort of registration cards left and right, which may still leave them "illegal but registered". The sooner we get everyone registered, the better handle we will have to go forward with whatever process needs to take place.
Study what??? | 12:57 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
This proposed "study" is just a stall and a cover for politicians to
avoid cracking down on illegal immigration in Utah. Both the "study"
and the ceaseless braying about "compassion" are code words saying, in
effect, do not upset the status-quo in Utah per the Chamber of Commerce, some
LDS Church leaders, and immigration advocacy groups.
In fact, Utah gives extra privledges to illegal immigrants such as driver's licenses and in-state tuition that even the most left-wing states in the country do not. Was there a "study" before these extreme laws were enacted .... of course not.
I can surely predict the stacked, pro-illegal immigration orientation the "study" panel will have.
It is time for representative government and associated legislation to be returned to Utah!!! This should not be a state run by special interests who have been blatent and shameless in attempting to stop some very reasonable legislation from being passed.
In fact, Utah gives extra privledges to illegal immigrants such as driver's licenses and in-state tuition that even the most left-wing states in the country do not. Was there a "study" before these extreme laws were enacted .... of course not.
I can surely predict the stacked, pro-illegal immigration orientation the "study" panel will have.
It is time for representative government and associated legislation to be returned to Utah!!! This should not be a state run by special interests who have been blatent and shameless in attempting to stop some very reasonable legislation from being passed.
St. George | 1:01 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
The article does not correctly portray the results of the poll -- 47% say do
something to discourage ILLEGAL immigration. 46% say study the problem (i.e. do
nothing). The Governor, the business community, the LDS and other churches and
a growing number of legislators say show compassion (i.e. do nothing. Utah is a
sanctuary state and it looks like it is going to stay that way.
Jake | 1:15 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I'm sorry, but why have I stopped trusting the Deseret News on articles
about illegal immigration? Every single one of them has been for maintaining the
status quo, letting illegals get away with their criminal actions. I'm not
talking about editorials either, although most of their "news" stories
about it may as well be anti-enforcement editorials. Sorry News, anything you
have to say about this topic is suspect.
Amateur pollster | 1:33 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
According to my own unscientific study, 77% of the posters on this article want
something done about illegal immigration NOW. I include myself in this column.
Our borders need to be secured, our guests need to be documented, and our laws
need to be respected.
Spanky | 1:34 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Email your representatives letting them know that if they don't do
something about illegal immigration, that you will vote them out of office.
sbc | 1:43 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
"Immigrants are illegal because our immigration system offers no way for
them to enter the US to become legal."
1-3 million annually, however with all the illegals in the country the quota's have been reduced. Once they return the number of legal immigration will go back up. If amnesty is granted our quotas will be cut to almost none for several years until we absorb the excess. This country will never be able to accept as many from all parts of the world, that want to come here. That does not give select groups of people the right to come here illegally.
1-3 million annually, however with all the illegals in the country the quota's have been reduced. Once they return the number of legal immigration will go back up. If amnesty is granted our quotas will be cut to almost none for several years until we absorb the excess. This country will never be able to accept as many from all parts of the world, that want to come here. That does not give select groups of people the right to come here illegally.
No Tickey, No Laundrey | 1:46 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
When you say, "No" to a child...the child doesn't listen...then
on the next round..you ask,..."what is there about the word "NO"
that you don't understand. So, I ask, What is there about the word,
"Illegal" that the liberal representatives fail to understand?
Homer | 1:48 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
There is no need for futher delay or study. Utah is on the edge of becoming an
aiding and abetting state. We must turn off the free benefits to ILLEGALS.
Notice that the word ILLEGAL only refers to those who are BREAKING the law. If
the legislature, churches and business owners cannot distinguish between ILLEGAL
and legal we are doomed. ACT now or your children will have no future.
Its Our Money | 1:56 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I have an idea, if the State of Utah continues to provide services to illegals,
services that we taxpayers pay for, then we should all file a lawsuit against
the State. Sen. Stephenson should have already led on this issue.
Watch out | 2:12 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
The American people have a history of taking care of a problem in their own way.
Do you know why the illegal immigrants haven't had another big organized march in the street? Because it aggravated the "Beehive" too much and the legal Americans who are paying for the illegals got upset. Back underground they ran and are now slowly "boiling the frog".
But at some point something horrible is going to happen and be so horrible that the media won't be able to sweep it under the rug like they always do...then beware of the legal Americans because they will not tolerate this when it reaches a critical mass.
At some point there will be a huge problem that will be capable of destroying America. At that point there will be revolution in some form and there will be no kindness because the legal American people will demand immediate and swift correction of the problem that political correctness and oppression of the Legal Americans has caused.
Watch out Legislature...Don't make a decision based upon so called political correctness and unfairness to the American people. Don't let some industry people rule your decision because they will lose cheap illegal labor. Revolution
Do you know why the illegal immigrants haven't had another big organized march in the street? Because it aggravated the "Beehive" too much and the legal Americans who are paying for the illegals got upset. Back underground they ran and are now slowly "boiling the frog".
But at some point something horrible is going to happen and be so horrible that the media won't be able to sweep it under the rug like they always do...then beware of the legal Americans because they will not tolerate this when it reaches a critical mass.
At some point there will be a huge problem that will be capable of destroying America. At that point there will be revolution in some form and there will be no kindness because the legal American people will demand immediate and swift correction of the problem that political correctness and oppression of the Legal Americans has caused.
Watch out Legislature...Don't make a decision based upon so called political correctness and unfairness to the American people. Don't let some industry people rule your decision because they will lose cheap illegal labor. Revolution
Warning | 2:28 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Beware of the growing anger of the LEGAL AMERICAN PEOPLE. We are tired of
paying for the illegal actions of criminals who have come here illegally and
steal services and lower the wages and quality of work. The founding fathers
warned against this. Our sovereinity is in jeopardy. America is being weakened
because of the money hungry corporations and politicians who allow lobbying to
destroy the desire of the people. At some point WE THE PEOPLE will not stand
for it anymore.
Take back our country that was built by true Americans who love this Country and put the country first. Americans of all races and religions.
Illegal activity in any form will destroy the foundation it is sitiing upon regardless of who built it.
Take back our country that was built by true Americans who love this Country and put the country first. Americans of all races and religions.
Illegal activity in any form will destroy the foundation it is sitiing upon regardless of who built it.
History | 3:20 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Study the immigration laws under which your ancestors came to this country, then
examine how stringent they are now. Think of how likely your ancestors would
have been allowed into this country under current immigration laws before you
decry the actions of others. Be wary about casting stones at others if you
violate the laws.
To Kevin from Texas | 3:33 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I wish that you all could try to understand some of the most racional comments
from my friend "Kevin from Texas".
Then make your comments afetr you get to know the real issue, base on true facts not the Emotions that most of the Americans show of the time.
JMG.
Then make your comments afetr you get to know the real issue, base on true facts not the Emotions that most of the Americans show of the time.
JMG.
To History@3:20 | 4:24 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
What arrogance! You study the immigration laws. My father came to America
legally during WWII. Then fought for this country and killed for this country.
My son-in-law came to this country (legally) with all the costs and documents
associated. I served in the US Army and pledged to defend and protect it from
invaiders and agression. You, sir, need to study immigration laws, especially
the part that addresses ILLEGAL entry into the country,
Anonymous | 4:31 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
"Study the immigration laws under which your ancestors came to this
country, then examine how stringent they are now"
Late 1800's, from Ireland during the potato famine. 12 applied, 7 made the trip 9 years later. The laws now are stringent because of all the illegal people already in the country. The illegals are taking the place of people from Asia, India, Europe and other countries that have just as much of a right to come here. That is selfish. You should be teaching patience instead of justify lawbreaking.
Late 1800's, from Ireland during the potato famine. 12 applied, 7 made the trip 9 years later. The laws now are stringent because of all the illegal people already in the country. The illegals are taking the place of people from Asia, India, Europe and other countries that have just as much of a right to come here. That is selfish. You should be teaching patience instead of justify lawbreaking.
C. Jones | 4:53 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Here we go again with the Deseret News and their pro-amnesty agenda. They
didn't get the results they wanted on the first poll so they led the
"compassion" charge and are now patting themselves on the back that we
have all now "come around" to their ridiculous idea of wanting
illegals on a path to citizenship. What a crock! The logic that we should purue
a stacked study group to determine whether or not we should enforce our own
immigration laws is so stupid it defies description. Why don't we study the
impact of enforcing all of our laws to see what impact it would have on various
special interests. Insanity doesn't run at the Deseret News, it Gallops!
Ken Goddard | 5:37 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
And if you believe that conjured up poll by the church, I have some lakefront
property to sell you. And I'll throw in the shrimp.
A Concerned Veteran | 6:11 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I am a native born Utahan and a Veteran of the Armed Forces. And I am appalled
at the Immigration Laws that have been proposed and are being discussed on
Capital Hill. I wish to point out two things:
First, having fought for American Freedom and for the Freedom of other nations, I am sickened and dismayed that anyone who would call themselves Freedom-lovers would be willing to oppress and intentionally vanquish an already exploited people. That is not what I put my life on the line for and it worries me that anyone could so completely misunderstand what America Stands for and what it means to be an American.
Second, as a student of the law, it is incredible that anyone can legitimately reason that forcing children from lower income homes to pay higher prices for education is going to add to Utah�s coffers, or �save� Utah taxpayers money. It should be clear that it will perpetuate poverty and increase crime in Utah. Likewise, taking away people�s drivers licenses will not stop them from driving, it will only stop them from obtaining insurance. Is anyone out there ready to get in a wreck with an �uninsured� motorist?
First, having fought for American Freedom and for the Freedom of other nations, I am sickened and dismayed that anyone who would call themselves Freedom-lovers would be willing to oppress and intentionally vanquish an already exploited people. That is not what I put my life on the line for and it worries me that anyone could so completely misunderstand what America Stands for and what it means to be an American.
Second, as a student of the law, it is incredible that anyone can legitimately reason that forcing children from lower income homes to pay higher prices for education is going to add to Utah�s coffers, or �save� Utah taxpayers money. It should be clear that it will perpetuate poverty and increase crime in Utah. Likewise, taking away people�s drivers licenses will not stop them from driving, it will only stop them from obtaining insurance. Is anyone out there ready to get in a wreck with an �uninsured� motorist?
A white guy w/ perspective | 6:51 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
To those of you so "fed up" with illegal immigrants I ask you to take
a step back & consider all of the things that illegal immigrants might have
done to make your lives better. Consider that house you bought a few years
back, who did all the frame work, poured the foundation, put up the sheet rock,
installed the flooring? Don't go accusing businesses of being the only
beneficiaries of cheap labor if you benefit as well. I mean when was the last
time you made a purchase at wal-mart (I bet you were against them building a
store in your town huh)? It's funny how your opinion can change when your
life is made easier by the very thing you oppose. Bob at 11:50 this morning was
outraged that an "illegal" bus driver got in an accident that killed
several people. Guess what Bob, I see paramedics all the time at accident
scenes that I go past & this will come as a shock but...most of the time
it's white people involved. Of course they're probably just from
Europe. Let's find a way to help people become legal residents so they can
escape their own impoverished lands.
to warning: | 6:59 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I am a 'Legal American" and I am in the process of suing a company
(very large) for refusing to hire me because I don't speak spanish. Why the
heck do I need to speak spanish - I was born here their customers were not in
most cases.
To History | 7:22 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
My grandparents came here from England and Germany. They went to Ellis Island
in New York, where they were examined and had to produce documents. If they did
not meet the LEGAL IMMIGRATION requirements it would have been a long boat ride
back across the Atlantic. That is the way it should always be. Plus, we
don't have to have immigrants if we don't want them. At some point we
need to close the door, and maybe open it up when we deem to.
Norman F. | 7:44 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
I want Dan Jones to disclose the ethnic backround of people he polls.
Something tells me that ethnic groups are lining up, pro and con, on this issue
sbc | 8:24 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
My neighbors are legal, and they work construction. I have a couple other
neighbors that work at walmart also.
The idea that only illegal workers do these jobs is naive. They compete with the middle class and poor of this country.
The idea that only illegal workers do these jobs is naive. They compete with the middle class and poor of this country.
We are hired based on skills | 8:54 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Companies have a right to refuse to employ someone if they don't speak
Spanish, German, French, English, Russian or ASL. The Courts have already ruled
that a company has the right to determine what, if any, languages its employees
must speak. It's no more illegal or discriminatory to choose to hire
someone who speaks Spanish than it's illegal to not hire someone who
doesn't speak English.
Furthermore, why should someone who doesn't speak another language be given more consideration than someone who is as qualified as them when the other candidate speaks another language that benefits the employer. People spend a lot of money and resources improving their marketability and yet self-centered people feel they are entitled to a job that someone else is more qualified for.
You ask "why the heck do I need to speak Spanish." I will answer the question for you. Because the employer wants someone who knows another language and those who do shouldn't be discriminated against when our skills more closely match the companies than yours skills. It's wrong to be denied employment when someone spent a lot of time and money learning another language because the company is afraid to be sued.
Furthermore, why should someone who doesn't speak another language be given more consideration than someone who is as qualified as them when the other candidate speaks another language that benefits the employer. People spend a lot of money and resources improving their marketability and yet self-centered people feel they are entitled to a job that someone else is more qualified for.
You ask "why the heck do I need to speak Spanish." I will answer the question for you. Because the employer wants someone who knows another language and those who do shouldn't be discriminated against when our skills more closely match the companies than yours skills. It's wrong to be denied employment when someone spent a lot of time and money learning another language because the company is afraid to be sued.
Barry L. | 9:00 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Only problems on the horizon with this one. Americans feel betrayed by their
government and are not willing to compromise.. Illegal aliens are willing to
break U.S. laws and set themselves up to become the next slave labor class in
America. The citizens need to override shortsighted legislators and save the
country while their is still something left to save.
Jared F. | 9:23 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
Reply to based on skills@8:54
What if the bi-lingual employee is an illegal alien and not suppost to be in the country let alone work here? Seems like speaking two launguages is not the issue, legal residence in the USA is more relevant.
What if the bi-lingual employee is an illegal alien and not suppost to be in the country let alone work here? Seems like speaking two launguages is not the issue, legal residence in the USA is more relevant.
weezie | 11:01 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008
It is time to have our laws enforced. Our people are very angry about what has
happened and encouraged by poloticians and churches. I agree with the person
above who talked of revelotion.
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It's not an immigration bill, it's to stop the illegal aliens entering this country. And I take offense to those clouding the issue.