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Do You Think the U.S. Should Stop Deporting Young Immigrants? (Obama Does)

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Barack Obama made headlines Friday as he stated that his administration will no longer deport young illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. when they were children. His announcement, as expected, was met with part-joy and part-skepticism -- as well as a heckler who constantly kept interrupting the president as he spoke.

"These are young people who study in our schools, they play in our neighborhoods, they're friends with our kids, they pledge allegiance to our flag. They are Americans in their heart, in their minds, in every single way but one: on paper," the president said in his speech Friday morning. But he was also quick to add that this is not a permanent answer. "This is not amnesty. This is not immunity. This is not a path to citizenship... It's not a permanent fix," Obama said. Do you think the U.S. should stop deporting young immigrants?

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  • Kris kevjon 2012/06/25 15:09:50 (edited)
    Kris
    Obama's not killing jobs; the republicans are by NOT letting jobs bills pass in congress AND by shipping all the jobs overseas. Bush spent $$$$ like a drunken sailer and completely wasted it all on NOTHING beneficial for America. (Duh.) The republicans need to pay back EVERYTHING they wasted and stole from THE PEOPLE so that money could be put back into our American system. THEY are responsible for the mess and should pay. (PLUS interest for 12 years!)
  • kevjon Kris 2012/06/25 22:15:53
    kevjon
    Your not too smart are you, Obama has spent more than the last three presidents put together in only three years and what did you get for any of it? DUH

    Did you graduate from high school because you missed a whole lot of stuff. Go look up what Barney Frank was up too under Clinton, that will explain why we are in this mess.
  • Grandbr... kevjon 2012/06/20 18:46:01 (edited)
    Grandbrother
    +1
    Odd. My non-Hispanic wife just gave birth to our baby three months ago and not a single penny exchanged hands up front, or even while at the hospital. Well....except for parking. As is standard practice, we were simply billed later through the mail, just like every single mother who gives birth there. Same thing when I had spinal surgery a couple years ago too. All the payments were made via post-hospital stay billing through the mail.

    Sorry, but what you're saying simply doesn't add up. As I said, there must have been extenuating circumstances. Some reason that your daughter was viewed as a higher risk for non-payment or something.
  • kevjon Grandbr... 2012/06/20 18:55:42
    kevjon
    Sure now attack my daughter, I suppose nation wide Hospitals all follow the same billing protocol? We live close to the border and perhaps the huge population of free loading Mexicans just might contribute to the fact that they are scrounging for finances.
    Due to your lack or ignorance of following our conversation I mentioned that my daughter and Husband prepaid. I guess that concept of a woman having a child with a supporting husband is beyond your liberal mental conception.
  • Grandbr... kevjon 2012/06/20 19:37:36 (edited)
    Grandbrother
    I'm not attacking your daughter. I'm simply saying that there must be extenuating circumstances that motivated the hospital to not only require pre-payment (which some hospitals around the country do), but to then deny discharge and hold mother and baby hostage pending additional payment.

    As for your "free loading Mexicans" comment (of course you're not a bigot!), hospital administrators at two Texas hospitals that cater to low-income mothers assert that illegal immigrants who give birth in their facilities "have a better record of paying their bills than low income Americans do". http://www.snopes.com/politic...

    And yes, I saw you repeatedly mentioning that your daughter pre-paid. That's part of why your story makes no sense. According to you, she pre-paid, was owed a refund, but then had more money demanded of her while in the hospital, then was held hostage while her baby was essentially held for ransom until she paid up. You were either at the shadiest hospital in the country, or something happened that legitimately motivated the hospital's behavior. You tell me, but as of now, it's all very vague and dubious sounding.

    And talk about ignorance and not following a conversation - I just said that "my non-Hispanic wife just gave birth to our baby". Perhaps it's too large of a ...
    I'm not attacking your daughter. I'm simply saying that there must be extenuating circumstances that motivated the hospital to not only require pre-payment (which some hospitals around the country do), but to then deny discharge and hold mother and baby hostage pending additional payment.

    As for your "free loading Mexicans" comment (of course you're not a bigot!), hospital administrators at two Texas hospitals that cater to low-income mothers assert that illegal immigrants who give birth in their facilities "have a better record of paying their bills than low income Americans do". http://www.snopes.com/politic...

    And yes, I saw you repeatedly mentioning that your daughter pre-paid. That's part of why your story makes no sense. According to you, she pre-paid, was owed a refund, but then had more money demanded of her while in the hospital, then was held hostage while her baby was essentially held for ransom until she paid up. You were either at the shadiest hospital in the country, or something happened that legitimately motivated the hospital's behavior. You tell me, but as of now, it's all very vague and dubious sounding.

    And talk about ignorance and not following a conversation - I just said that "my non-Hispanic wife just gave birth to our baby". Perhaps it's too large of a mental leap for you to make, but that would mean I am the "supporting husband" in this equation. Clearly, I can conceive of a concept that I am an active example of.
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  • Kris NotSoSi... 2012/06/21 23:22:29
    Kris
    I know they get money from welfare. What I'm saying is that we need to reform the whole welfare system so "illegals" can't receive benefits and so it makes more sense. The welfare system is being abused and needs to be fine-tuned.
  • Kris Kris 2012/06/21 23:36:35
    Kris
    But honestly, immigration is SO FAR DOWN on America's list of problems right now that it's not that important. I don't care. What I DO care about is stopping corporate corruption. Corporate corruption and greed has caused every problem; along with Bush's presidency and spending spree. "Corporate Corruption": THAT'S the #1 problem.
  • nycgirl 2012/06/18 20:46:09 (edited)
    No
    nycgirl
    +7
    These children are victims of their parents choices however in the end the are here illegally. If they want to complain then complain to your parents. By legalizing them we only reward and endorse illegal behavior. Isn't it enough they were able to benefit from free schooling and services On the backs of law abiding tax payers. Perhaps first, mr Obama you should move to give equal rights to ALL your legal law abiding tax paying American born citizens. We are not fooled by you ...actions speak louder than words.
  • Margaret Jacobson 2012/06/18 20:41:56
    No
    Margaret Jacobson
    +6
    I know that many of these young people came here through "no fault" of their own but they use our schools, universities, free medical insurance etc. their parents GENERALLY find jobs that MOST americans" refuse to do", they get food stamps, medical assistance, energy assistance, rental assistance with all these benefits WHO WANTS TO GO ANYWHERE ELSE ??? WE NEED TO "VERIFY"{ EVERY CHILDS BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN THIS COUNTRY.......WHEN WE WEED OUT MOST OF THE ILLEGALS THE SCHOOLS WILL BE LESS CROWDED..........EVERYWHERE !! IS OUR PRESIDENT LEGAL ????????
  • Laura Margare... 2012/06/19 03:48:26
    Laura
    +2
    Illegal immigrants get none of what you mentioned. In some states, pregnant woman who are illegal qualify for wick or medicaid during the pregnancy but not after. However, their children, if born here, do qualify as American Citizens.
    Either way, the life of an illegal immigrant is not an easy one. They are not being handed everything as so many seem to think. They are working horrible, low end jobs, making so little money that they probably would not need to pay taxes even if they were legal. They are living in tiny spaces, sometimes multiple people in one room, sharing a bed and a living space. And they spend their whole lives living in fear of deportation to their home countries which are often many times worse the the absolute worse situation in America.

    On another note, while these people typically do not pay any taxes (and as I stated, many would be in such a low imcome category that they really wouldnt have to anyway) they do buy American items, contributing income tax and purchasing goods from stores typically run by Americans. In this way, they are actually helping the American economy.
  • kevjon Laura 2012/06/19 14:21:29
    kevjon
    You seriously have no clue as to what is going on. We own a cunsolting company in the medical industry and i'll tell you Illegals get what they want for free. I also own a business in construction and illegals make just as much as anyone else along with governemnt asisted living money. They take the handout and work for cash, when paid in a check they go to we cash checks and get a percentage taken out. You truly need to wake up.
  • Laura kevjon 2012/06/19 14:45:49
    Laura
    +1
    No, you truly need to find some more valid information. Unless an immigrant has gotten a hold of a fake social security number, they cannot receive government benefits. Now, while some people have, I am sure, gotten a hold of SS numbers, MOST have not. Most illegal immigrants get absolutely no government help. They are afraid to even go to the doctor and pay for a checkup. However, these immigrants do buy American products, shop from American stores and eat at American restaurants, all of which helps our economy.
  • kevjon Laura 2012/06/19 21:12:50
    kevjon
    I just told you that our company has seen countless illegals getting aid from the government. There are cases of people getting fired going to the unemployment offices getting a check and moving back to Mexico setting up people to send their check for a fee. I went to court and nailed a guy doing it, his brother tried to sue me for firing him. They both had fake ss cards. You just don't get what is happening in the underground, if there is a small hole a Hispanic will find it and take full advantage of it.
  • Laura kevjon 2012/06/19 23:40:24
    Laura
    Is that not what I said? SOME illegal immigrants get fake SS numbers and do what you have mentioned. HOWEVER, most do not.
  • kevjon Laura 2012/06/20 04:31:41
    kevjon
    illegals all live in the same circles and if one gets free the rest follow suit. There are organizations that help illegals get free rides and that is a fact.
  • Laura kevjon 2012/06/20 04:35:45 (edited)
    Laura
    There are some organizations that will help illegal immigrants, but these are private organizations and have nothing to do with the government, you or me. If people want to help illegal immigrants, why do you care?

    And btw, I believe they need to buy these fake identities and social security numbers. While some "circles" might, most do not.
  • kevjon Laura 2012/06/20 04:42:42
    kevjon
    Why do I care you ask, because these are acts of lawlessness in my country.
    Have you ever read the laws concerning visitors to Mexico, you need to read their immigration laws. Why do you people so carelessly disobey our laws?
  • Laura kevjon 2012/06/20 04:47:35 (edited)
    Laura
    Mexico is not a place I would particularly want to be or a place where I would support the majority of their laws, so for me this is not a good argument. Any by the way, who is "you people?" If you are referring to me, that makes no sense as I am not Hispanic and am not an immigrant.
  • kevjon Laura 2012/06/20 13:11:41
    kevjon
    You people are liberals that support Obama and illegals that break the laws. Oh yes Obama is going around congress to pass this law and therefore is breaking the law. Maybe this will turn out good and we will have what we need to put him in jail where he belongs.
  • BobbyOdd 2012/06/18 20:35:43
    I'm not sure
    BobbyOdd
    +4
    kind of weird to deport anyone with a president born in Kenya.
  • Saye Saye BobbyOdd 2012/06/18 21:30:39
    Saye Saye
    +1
    well stated
  • seadog6... BobbyOdd 2012/06/19 02:09:40
  • Grandbr... BobbyOdd 2012/06/19 22:17:10
    Grandbrother
    +1
    What's weird is that you managed to type that post without your drool shorting out your keyboard, you stupid mouth-breather.
  • Kris Grandbr... 2012/06/21 23:28:57 (edited)
    Kris
    +1
    Oh no! BobbyOdd is one of "THOSE" that I'd much rather see get deported. LOL! ;)
  • Moose2u 2012/06/18 20:30:56
    No
    Moose2u
    +6
    Seriously, in California alone, we spend $35-37 billion a year on illegal immigrants. A single couple can illegally cross the border or obtain a green card and have 15 children here. Every child birthed on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen so we wind up paying for them. I'm tired of people going after police, firefighters and teachers instead of ignoring our atrocious illegal immi. problem. Half of S. America is trying to get here for safety and free money.
  • evangel... Moose2u 2012/06/18 21:22:11 (edited)
    evangelism_vision
    +8
    MATCHMAKER


    I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA have you been to San Diego? You should see all the people running across the freeway!

    FUTURE OBAMA VOTES That's why He wants them here! BAD NEWS IS: Terrorist, murderers Rapist and worst are also flooding in and guess what AMERICA!

    ALL OF YOU WHO PAY TAXES

    Will Pay for their:

    FREE WELFARE
    FREE COLLEGE
    FREE HEALTHCARE

    GEEEEEEEEEEEEEE THANKS OBAMA FOR NOTHING!
  • Iamfree Moose2u 2012/06/18 22:30:14
    Iamfree
    +3
    Exactly. That's why we left California 10 years ago. Unfortunately, it's become a nationwide problem.
  • iamnothere 2012/06/18 20:11:53
    No
    iamnothere
    +3
    keep looking and thinking wow such a deal come on in.. register.. and then the INS has the addresses of all of those older folks who are illegal
  • Jack 2012/06/18 20:02:18
    No
    Jack
    +3
    Not amnesty, not immunity, not a path to citizenship. What the heck is it. Like it or not they are here illegal. Of course it is not hard to determine what he is trying to do.
  • Tea in the Harbor 2012/06/18 19:59:25
    Yes
    Tea in the Harbor
    +6
    The way you stop illegal immigration is to stop illegal hiring. Punishing the immigrants is immoral. It's like setting up a free buffet and arresting the people who are hungry enough to eat there.
  • Jack Tea in ... 2012/06/18 20:04:40
    Jack
    Arrest them for what. There is nothing illegal about eating at a free buffet. You dang sure don't stop it Obamas way.
  • Tea in ... Jack 2012/06/19 15:48:07
    Tea in the Harbor
    +2
    Hiring illegals is against the law, that's the free buffet, American corporate leaders willing to violate federal law to get cheap labor.

    Give the CEO's of Oscar Meyer, Purdue Poultry, and the other predatory employers involved in this criminal network some serious penalties for committing felonies and creating this problem for their own personal profit and we might get somewhere. How much more do taxpayers have to pay to subsidize these ongoing criminal enterprises? I think any company with more than 10% of their staff being illegals should be liquidated and their assets used to clean up the mess they made while their executives serve lengthy prison sentences.

    Corporations are not granted any "right" to exist under our constitution, a corporate charter is a privilege and those who hire illegally have no right to that privilege.
  • kevjon Tea in ... 2012/06/19 21:16:08
    kevjon
    It's not the corporations hiring the illegals it's the small business owners that hire the majority. Except for Tyson chicken and Clinton pardoned all those illegals.
  • Tea in ... kevjon 2012/06/20 23:01:34
    Tea in the Harbor
    Go to any meat packing plant in the country and yell "Immigration." You'll see who hires them.
  • kevjon Tea in ... 2012/06/20 23:10:00
    kevjon
    you are probably right there I just hate to generalize and say that corporations hire the illegals when most don't.
  • Jack Tea in ... 2012/06/20 13:20:00
    Jack
    Of course it is against the law. Why not prosecute them? I have not heard Obama mention this or try to do this . You are the one that compared this to a free buffet not me. I did not make this dumb comparison.
  • Tea in ... Jack 2012/06/20 23:00:01
    Tea in the Harbor
    The fact that you didn't comprehend the connection doesn't mean anything other than you don't understand what I said. The comparison wasn't dumb, but I'm having some doubts about the reader.
  • Jack Tea in ... 2012/06/22 21:00:43
    Jack
    I did comprehend exactly what you said. Maybe you didn't comprehend my statement. Hiring illegal immigrants is illegal. What is free about that. Free food at a buffet is not illegal. I am having some serious doubts about people that can't understand the difference something free and legal versus having to pay for things that are illegal and against the law. Is that hard to understand.
  • Moose2u Tea in ... 2012/06/18 20:32:26
    Moose2u
    +3
    They still get tons of free services and aid regardless if they find employment.
  • Tea in ... Moose2u 2012/06/19 15:53:12 (edited)
    Tea in the Harbor
    So go after the scumbags who created and maintain the problem, those who hire illegals. Give them a lifetime of free services at the nearest federal penitentiary and we'll see some changes. Continue focusing on individuals who are trying to improve life for their families and we will continue to fail to resolve the problem.

    Illegal workers exist only because American corporations profit from them, make prosecution and penalties for them strong and certain enough to remove that incentive and the problem will be resolved. Nothing else that is done will matter, the corporations violate the law because it's a crime that pays in the billions.

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