Until the late 1800s, America had open borders. It's the society set up by the men who founded America. I'd say they did pretty well, wouldn't you?
Yes, they did, I agree. However, if you'll notice the word use, it is past tense.
I really have no problem, under different circumstances, of people coming here.
I am really puzzled that people cannot see we are overextended. Is it not prudent to "get your house in order" before you can go around doing things you know you shouldn't/can't do? Because lets face it, the USA needs to get its affairs in order and its priorities straightened out before we can start helping others right now.
Also, the term "illegal" implies that a law is broken. Why do I wish for someone to come over here, break the laws set in place, and still receive free care and entitlements on my dime? It perplexes me to no end why people would defend this group of people. It shows a lack of respect for the laws set in place, and therefore a lack of respect toward the actual native citizens and law abiding future citizens going through the process the right way.
Lastly, the people crossing now, are demanding us let them in. They are not asking. They are not willing to go through the proper process, they are demanding we let them in. I don't take kindly to this, and again, this shows a lack of respect as well.
I really do not see that people enter this country anymore because its the "land of opportunity".
They enter in because they know they can take advantage of us, and the way our system works. And why not? Free stuff at the expense of the tax payer.
Perhaps you should read The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire as Gibbon wrote, "the innocent barbarians" were not the cause of Rome's decline. Indeed, barbarians spent a good deal of effort propping the decaying system up.
I dont recall saying it was the ONLY reason the Roman empire fell. However, they are a good deal of a reason as to the aiding of the fall. I haven't read Gibbon's book, but I have read enough throughout my life to speak on this subject.
Here's some useful advice:
Hmmm....
Not afraid of other Americans: Check. Why would I be?
Not afraid of other Religions: Check. They are entitled to believe what they wish right?
Not afraid of other Classes: Check. Rich do not bother me. Poor don't bother me. Middle class doesn't bother me. Different skin color doesn't bother me. Cool, I follow this.
Not afraid of Speaking Out: Check. Otherwise, I wouldn't login here. Nor would I step foot into public if that was the case. So I suppose I follow this too. Awesome.
Looks to me sir, like I already do these things.
In fact, immigrants today enrich America as they always have. Reagan's description of America as a "shining city on a hill" where refugees become prosperous Americans remains a fact.
Agreed. However, Reagan is speaking of people serious in coming here, respecting our laws (illegal immigrant says a lot, ILLEGALLY here), following the system set in place and capable of composing themselves so that they can one day stand on their own financially etc., integrating into an American way of things, I could go on, but the point is made.
The people entering now are taking advantage of our generosity. No desire to improve when things are free. Demanding we let them in. Showing no respect for our American way of things and not integrating but demanding we integrate with them and their way of things. The ones in illegally obviously show their contempt toward us.
