How have Illegal Immigrants personally impacted you, good and bad?

[Anonymous]

Trump has his base riled up over illegal immigration.

I do think people should come into America legally, but I also can understand the desperation of people who simply want a better life for themselves and their families, just like America’s early settlers. I cannot imagine living in a place where the future holds nothing but poverty and the possibility of being murdered, which is what some of the immigrants from south of the border face in their home countries. I think we should help these people find a way for themselves here in America, show them how they can legally become a citizen without punishing them and separating families.

With that said, I’d like to know how illegal immigrants have personally impacted your life, whether good or bad. I live in the south and as far as I know, have not personally been affected by the illegal immigrants who I’m sure probably live here.

I hear all this hate against this group of people, they have been persecuted endlessly by Trump’s base, but aside from a sensational murder case or two, I don’t see what all the hype is about. Illegal immigrants seem to live a fairly underground life. They find a way to take care of themselves. And they must be doing so responsibly for the most part since they are supposedly a large group (millions) but you honestly never hear much about anything bad they’ve done once they’re in America. They actually seem to be law abiding inhabitants for the most part.

What has an illegal immigrant, regardless of where they’re from, done to impact your life?

[Anonymous]

An illegal immigrant mowed down a family friend of ours. In the prime of his life. When he was walking in a crosswalk.

OP - There is a reason it is called ILLEGAL immigration. If we don’t know who is crossing our borders, how can we protect our country from those who want to do harm?
And - keep in mind - this country cannot possibly take in all the people in the world who “simply want a better life for themselves and their families.”

[Anonymous]

Why does someone have to impact your life to feel strongly about enforcing the laws? Here are many laws that don't imoact me personally but I feel strongly that they should be enforced.

[Anonymous]

I grew up along the border. My school was about slightly over half Hispanic. My best friend was a first generation Mexican and my DH is from SA. I never know the immigration status of people but I have zero issue with most undocumented workers. They typically are extremely hard working and family oriented people. They are an asset to our country. They are trying to improve their lives and the lives of their children. I love the culture I grew up in. It was a mix of Mexican and Native American traditions.

The US appetite for illegal drugs has destroyed Mexico. Mexico has changed dramatically since I was a kid. I used to go across the border all the time. It is really sad that Americans have grown so bigoted but it is their drug problem that has made Mexico the narcoterrorist mess in many States.

This whole drama stoked by Republicans is just naked bigotry. There is nothing to fear from minorities. They are no more prone to criminality than whites.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I grew up along the border. My school was about slightly over half Hispanic. My best friend was a first generation Mexican and my DH is from SA. I never know the immigration status of people but I have zero issue with most undocumented workers. They typically are extremely hard working and family oriented people. They are an asset to our country. They are trying to improve their lives and the lives of their children. I love the culture I grew up in. It was a mix of Mexican and Native American traditions.

The US appetite for illegal drugs has destroyed Mexico. Mexico has changed dramatically since I was a kid. I used to go across the border all the time. It is really sad that Americans have grown so bigoted but it is their drug problem that has made Mexico the narcoterrorist mess in many States.

This whole drama stoked by Republicans is just naked bigotry. There is nothing to fear from minorities. They are no more prone to criminality than whites.

Sure. Blame the US for all the problems in the world.
No, pp, the US did not destroy Mexico. Their corrupt government and law enforcement destroyed Mexico. If our appetite for illegal drugs is so damned strong, why don’t WE have the issues that Mexico has throughout the US?

[Anonymous]

We've had only positive experiences.DH has mentored a few he's met over the years and they are now very successful in their careers - one is a military officer and works in TS positions. Others own their own successful businesses and contribute greatly to the community. We've been greatly enriched and impressed by them, their love of family, culture, etc.

In balance, despite the one-offs like PP whose friend was killed by a driver, evidence shows overwhelmingly that immigrants of all kinds perpetrate less crime that homegrown Americans.

[Anonymous]

Not me, but someone I know. She and her husband bought a SF house in Silver Spring more than 10 years ago, with one toddler at the time. Now she has two children nearing high school age, and the public school have gone downhill beyond belief. Just TERRIBLE. Scores far below the county average, with high ESOL and FARM rates, and at least a third certainly illegal. They can't afford private school, and can't afford a SF house in a better school district. They are seriously considering selling their house (which is really nice and in great shape) and buying an older townhouse in Bethesda for the same money.

[Anonymous]

I’m fairly certain that my maid and gardeners are illegals and they’re lovely people who help me out....I really have no problem with them at all.

[Anonymous]

Married one. We dated, and after we married she became legal. Then we could travel abroad and she could legally work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:An illegal immigrant mowed down a family friend of ours. In the prime of his life. When he was walking in a crosswalk.

OP - There is a reason it is called ILLEGAL immigration. If we don’t know who is crossing our borders, how can we protect our country from those who want to do harm?
And - keep in mind - this country cannot possibly take in all the people in the world who “simply want a better life for themselves and their families.”

How awful. A drunk, illegal driver hit my mother and left her with severe permanent injuries. He probably killed the two women in his car that he put through the windshield, so we were lucky. Three times arrested, deported previously, etc.

[Anonymous]

I know an undocumented person who was hit by a US citizen drunk driver while walking down the street after work. He’s needed long-term care and the US citizen hasn’t had to pay for any of it. We lost one hard working person for no reason other than the sense of entitlement of the US citizen who had no regard for the lives of others. Now the rest of the victim’s family, who are all here legally, are paying all the medical bills, not legally required, but just because that’s who they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know an undocumented person who was hit by a US citizen drunk driver while walking down the street after work. He’s needed long-term care and the US citizen hasn’t had to pay for any of it. We lost one hard working person for no reason other than the sense of entitlement of the US citizen who had no regard for the lives of others. Now the rest of the victim’s family, who are all here legally, are paying all the medical bills, not legally required, but just because that’s who they are.

Huh? That's your response? The illegal alien shoul not have been here in the first place! If he had obeyed U.S. law, he wouldn't been hit. You can't say the same thing about a citizen who is hit by an illegal. They are not equivalent situations.

The liberal arguments keep going downhill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know an undocumented person who was hit by a US citizen drunk driver while walking down the street after work. He’s needed long-term care and the US citizen hasn’t had to pay for any of it. We lost one hard working person for no reason other than the sense of entitlement of the US citizen who had no regard for the lives of others. Now the rest of the victim’s family, who are all here legally, are paying all the medical bills, not legally required, but just because that’s who they are.

Huh? That's your response? The illegal alien shoul not have been here in the first place! If he had obeyed U.S. law, he wouldn't been hit. You can't say the same thing about a citizen who is hit by an illegal. They are not equivalent situations.

The liberal arguments keep going downhill.

The question was how you've been personally effected not

[Anonymous]

If a burglar breaks into my house and he falls down the stairs, should I have to pay his hospital bill? Or pay for the lawyer to defend him when I bring charged for breaking and entering?

[Anonymous]

We know several. All decent, hardworking family people whose children are studying hard and coming up in life. None are on welfare or addicted to opioids.