superbadgirl | (no subject)

Just got into it about the immigration demonstrations. I dunno, I know it's more of a grey issue than what I see, but the reform doesn't really sound so dreadful and wrong to me. I mean, I'm all for people seeking a better life, but shouldn't there be rules and shouldn't there be ramifications if rules aren't followed? I don't like the idea of turning down people for immigration, but at the same time we have to worry about overpopulation, etc., etc.

*shrugs*

I don't feel strongly enough FOR illegal immigrants to want to stop traffic during rush hour.

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I'm all for legal immigrants. I work with 2 of them here, and we have a wonderful refugee resettlement program that does amazing things. It's just...it's the people who come in illegally and expect there to be no ramifications if they're caught out (no matter how long they've been here) with whom I take big issue.

I dunno. I just think if some of the illegal immigrants spent as much time and energy fighting for their rights in their own countries, things might slowly change so that coming here to take advantage of our (quickly decaying) economy isn't necessarily their 'only' option.