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Post by Mira on Oct 7, 2006 10:18:34 GMT -5
I thought I would start a new debate thread. I don't know how much everyone knows about the recent immigration craze, but I thought it would be an interesting topic to discuss. What are your feelings on illegal immigration? Do you think unregistered immigrants should be allowed to enter and work in the United States without proper documentation, or should they be deported back to their original countries? What if those countries are corrupt (i.e. Cuba) and will strip them of the freedoms they could obtain in America? Just food for thought. I'm interested in hearing anyone and everyone's responses! ;D
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Post by Hopeless Maiden on Oct 27, 2006 17:24:04 GMT -5
I know I'm not from America, but we, too, have a similar situation here in Australia. I suppose it depends on what you mean by ' illegal immigrants'. If, by illegal immigrants, you mean the people who come across on tourist or student visas and overstay their allocated period of time, I would look at the circumstances. What was their upbringing like? What sort of state is their country currently in? Are they in any sort of danger if they return? What are their reasons for staying? But if you mean ' refugees', then that's a whole different ball game. People often get the two mixed up. And, it's sad to say, Australia has deported many refugees who have been murdered upon their arrival back to their home countries. - "Illegal immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently, in violation of the law or without documents permitting an immigrant to settle in that country" - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_immigrant
- "Under international law, a refugee is a person who is outside his/her country of nationality or habitual residence; has a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion; and is unable or unwilling to avail himself/herself of the protection of that country, or to return there, for fear of persecution. They are subgroup of the broader category of displaced persons." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refugee
It's important not to get the two mixed up. Seeking refuge is, I suppose, a form of illegal immigration - but the mitigating circumstances make it fall into a different category. It is my belief that a country has a moral obligation to assist refugees in any posible way they can. If this means accomodating them in the country for a period of time, then so be it. But, if the immigrant is not in any danger upon returning to their homeland, then they really have no choice but to leave. By law, they have broken the agreements of their visa and are no longer permitted to be in the country. If they feel so strongly about the country, then they can apply for citizenship. That's my two cents. I apologise for the definitions (I'm sure you know the difference) but I just wanted to make sure.
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