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I like to play devils advocate in any argument because there are usually good points on both sides. But on this one I am going to have to side with Ray on. Lets look at some rational thinking here.
Are most Americans immigrants?
Yes. I know my ancestors were, I am Irish and we were not very well liked back in the day either. But, once all the wars were fought and our Government set up, thats it. These idiots arguing, Well you were an immigrant too, holds no water. How can I or any other nationality who became a legalized citizen within the US by means of our forefathers claim any responsibilty for how our government was set up. It's ridiculous and the scapegoat of the less intelligent.
Did the Mexicans own land in the US?
Yes, they did at one time but not anymore. Also an argument that holds no water. I wont get into arguments about who was here first because whats the point. Nobody can change the past, whats done is done. You might as well be beating a dead horse. We wont be giving that land back, ever. I didn't do it, none of the people in my family did it, right or wrong its just how it came to be.
As far as the Native Americans go, I truly feel for these people. If any race in the US ever got the fucking of a life time it was them. Not even the Africans and African Americans can lay claim to these people's plight. What happened there was nothing short of attempted genocide and is an embarrassing foot note in our history. I use the term foot note because not many people ever talk about it. It is sad but also another argument that holds no water. I havent got a time machine, do you?
Do people have a right to come to our country?
Of course they do, as long as their government allows them to or they are able to get Green Cards or Visas. The big thing these people crying in favor of these illegal immigrants is that there IS A PROPER WAY TO DO THINGS. If they want to be in this country then follow the laws and procedures to become a citizen instead of hiding from INS and sucking up our resources. You wouldn't bring a stranger into your home and allow him to indefinitely invade your way of life or eat all your food or use your stuff as their own, or try to change the language you speak would you? I have no problem whatsoever with Immigrants who want to become a citizen of the US, just do it the right way. If you cant or aren't willing to, well, you just need to go back to your own country.
The last thing that really burns my ass, is almost every store I go into now all I hear is Spanish announcements and very few English. This is fucking bullshit. I dont mind them but when they dominate English there is a big problem and it leads right back to the illegal immigrant situation. If I ever moved to another country I sure as fuck wouldn't expect them to cater to my language needs, I am going to learn the language to fit into their country not try to fucking change it. It is ludicrious! I think it shows a lack of respect to the country your trying to make a home out of.
Does that mean I think other nationalities should speak only english? Of course not, but at least fucking learn it so when I go into my neighborhood store, I, the one who fucking lives here, knows what is being said or offered let alone trying to make a purchase with someone who cant friggin understand me. And please spare me the arguments of, "Then learn Spanish" because it only shows your lack of intelligence. I dont need to, I am an American US Citizen, we speak ENGLISH.
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"The towers are gone now, reduced to bloody rubble, along with all hopes for Peace in Our Time, in the United States or any other country. Make no mistake about it: We are At War now -- with somebody -- and we will stay At War with that mysterious Enemy for the rest of our lives." H.S.T. 09/12/01
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