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Originally Posted by Sorrybrah
Enough, what have you contributed to this country (besides being dropped by your mother in a US hospital) to make you feel as if you are superior than another group of human beings? I am thankful for the opportunity but people like you really need to learn humility. Being a US citizen doesn't entitle you for a lifetime of thanks and appreciation from anybody you come across. Learning how the world revolves will be a good first step. Stop being so close minded. The government doesn't owe us but a little relief would help us and is appreciated.
Your argument is really superficial and doesn't even scratch the surface. You think with emotions rather than facts.
Maybe you should show us how to not be so entitled by being an example.
Holy art tho US citizen 'enough' has appeared let us worship thy master and kneel at his presence.
That's horrible but you get the point.
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I am not the topic of this thread. Furthermore, my contribution, and that of any other citizen, is irrelevant to the issue of illegal immigration. We have a right to live in this country, both contributors and non-contributors. Likewise, if I visit a foreign country, I cannot expect to receive the same benefits and privileges as citizens; particularly, if I entered without permission. That would be the height of arrogance.
If you are not one of the arrogant, ingrate Dreamers, my comments are not applicable to you. However, you are intellectually dishonest if you deny the existence of arrogant and entitlement-minded Dreamers. Why should people living in a country illegally feel "entitled" to anything? Perhaps you can help me understand this mindset.
I don't need your appreciation. However, when citizens only see Dreamers protesting and demanding rights and privileges reserved for citizens, it certainly doesn't bode well. It sends a negative message. Learn to accept constructive criticism. I am not your enemy.
Whether you like it or not, this is not your country, despite having lived here illegally for years. I am not trying to be cruel. I am merely stating a fact. Public opinion will influence your fate. Why would you choose to portray yourselves in such a negative manner? It defies logic.
I understand you were brought here by your parents. As previously stated, I do not fault you. That was not your decision. However, your parents entered illegally or overstayed visas as adults. They knew they were violating the law. Their motives for doing so are irrelevant. I am sure most embezzlers are also trying to improve their lot in life. We have laws for a reason. When laws are ignored, adult offenders must suffer the consequences. Otherwise, our laws are meaningless.
Your closing statement shows a level of immaturity. I will assume you are quite young. I have no dog in this fight. Hence, my opinion is based on fact, not emotion. My life will not change one iota with the passage or failure of CIR or the Dream Act.
I am not God. Nor do I feel superior to other human beings. In fact, I am a very humble and compassionate person. I am a citizen of this country, and you are not. That's a fact. It is not pompous to state a fact. Yes, illegal immigration is a complex issue. However, according to the law, you are either here legally or illegally. You are here illegally. I realize sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow. But, it is what it is.