Facts about immigration (Congress, wages, generations, Mexican)

[blacknight04]

Originally Posted by blue pekoe

The supposed "educational article" is written as an editorial piece. In fact, if it's not an editorial, the fact that the author openly promotes a particular course of action on immigration detracts from the impartiality that real news articles are supposed to have. If anything, it only tells us that the (some of) the Wall Street Journal staff have anti-enforcement sentiments.

There are numerous other sources and stats that paint a different picture about immigration. And, if you're interested in seeing how your state might be affected by illegal immigration, you start with this link:FAIR: : Immigration in Your Backyard Index

But, most Americans (and certainly most pro-enforcement people) already feel the impact of illegal immigration first-hand. They don't need someone from any newspaper to tell them whether or not it's a good idea to absorb another country's poor uneducated masses--some of whom are criminals.

When winter break is over, ask one of your professors how to distinguish a genuine news article from an opinion piece.

You want to tell me fair is not incredibly biased?

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by blacknight04

You want to tell me fair is not incredibly biased?

Every organization is biased. It does not make their information incorrect though.

What is your point?

[blue pekoe]

FAIR is, indeed, a pro-enforcement organization. But, the difference between them and the author of the article posted in this thread is that FAIR DOES NOT PRETEND NOT TO HAVE AN OPINION about illegal immigration.

[cousinsal]

Originally Posted by nvxplorer

There's another definition of "racist" that you're overlooking:

racist, n.; one who opposes illegal immigration.





/sarcasm

LOTFLMAO!!!

[blue pekoe]

Also, FAIR provides numerous links and information to all sorts of neutral sources, such as federal and state agencies, etc. so that you can do your own research about the issue.

[Cribster]

The author of that article has quite a flair for fiction. He/she could give Stephen King a run for his money!

[nvxplorer]

Originally Posted by bklynchapin

I never said that there were more European immigrants. I said priority was given. Compare waiting lists for immigration to the U.S. from Western Europe as opposed to Mexico.

Assuming this to be true, what is your point?

The fact is that most immigrants (by far) do not come from Western Europe, so which country may be preferred seems rather irrelevant.

And I know you don't like me to bring in history, but I thought the following graph was incredibly interesting. It comes from the following website:

US Immigration as Percent of Population - 1820-2004 From US Politics at About.com

Okay. Again, what is your point?

[blue pekoe]

A head's up to the pro-enforcement crowd:

The previous poster provides us with a glimpse of the intelligence, tolerance, and overall charm of future generations in this country if we don't do something to stop the invasion.

[Nea1]

Originally Posted by ashlove0792

i think that what luke says is 100% true
all of you anti-illegal immigrant from mexico
americans are so DUMB
i mean seriously you are DUMB
you need to get your head out of your butt
and think about what you are saying
my step father is an illegal immigrant and he has no problems what so ever
crime has been a big problem but thats the same way for whites and blacks
and if its anybody that is causing a lot of the crime it is the blacks
IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I HAVE TO SAY
GET OVER IT
=/

Looks like someone else needs to grow up and remove their head from their rear. Until you do, it really matters very little what you think.

[teatime]

Originally Posted by ashlove0792

i think that what luke says is 100% true
all of you anti-illegal immigrant from mexico
americans are so DUMB
i mean seriously you are DUMB
you need to get your head out of your butt
and think about what you are saying
my step father is an illegal immigrant and he has no problems what so ever
crime has been a big problem but thats the same way for whites and blacks
and if its anybody that is causing a lot of the crime it is the blacks
IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I HAVE TO SAY
GET OVER IT
=/

Wow. Someone who doesn't use punctuation or paragraphs calling other people "dumb." I am very glad you're on the opposing side!

The fact that your stepfather (notice, one word) isn't having any problems whatsoever (notice again, one word) isn't an issue. He represents the problem. Blaming crime on black folks is a "nice" racist touch, though.