Thread: Why immigration uproar went nationwide

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Our country has changed since our parents and grandparents came to this country. Our relatives came here knowing they would have to make their own way and support their own families. They knew they would have to learn English. They required a sponsor to protect them from becoming indigent.

They knew no one was going to support them and they weren't looking for handouts. Many came in the early 1800s EXPECTING that life would be hard, but they wanted to have the freedom to make something for themselves--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness! Notice that is the OPPORTUNITY to pursue happiness, not a guarantee that you get it!! Our forefathers would have been deported if thay had come with their hands out looking to take, take, take!

Metro areas that want to stem their population loss and boost economic growth -- such as Detroit and Cleveland -- are devising ways to woo immigrants. These areas experienced the slowest growth of their immigrant populations among all metropolitan areas -- Detroit at 9% and Cleveland at 6% -- well below the 26% growth across the 100 largest metro areas.

Yes, our brilliant new governor here in Michigan thinks it is just a brilliant idea to woo illegals to come here. What a wonderful idea, let's get all the illegals to come here just as our factories are opening back up. Wouldn't it just be great if they took all the manufacturing jobs like they are in Ohio and Indiana right now!

Those of us who can remember the original rules of immigration to our country also remember that you had to at least be able to read and write basic English prior to coming here or obtaining citizenship.

Thanks to the greed of the corporate masters, every business that you call immediately repeats everything in spanish to ensure that their precious illegals don't have to bother learning English and remain here illegally and not bother to assimilate.

I was just at the North Carolina State Fair and saw Spanish speaking families all over the place, either pushing baby strollers, pregnant, or both. Their kids were riding the rides, eating fair food, and playing games; things many Americans cannot afford due to losing jobs to illegals and not expecting taxpayers to support their children. An Alabama style law needs to be passed in every state in this country.

You got that right Hattiecat!