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<p>This was drafted by the same republicans who made comments about how america was getting “overrun” by minorties…and yet they support Western European pro-immigration legislation fullheartedly. I have a feeling that this will pass, sadly, becuase the asian-american popluation is the smallest minority group, and so in a democracy they don’t really have any political power (lack of poplution=lack of representatives=lack of power).</p>
<p>For some reason I really doubt they are targeting asians. I think latin american countries are the likely targets.</p>
<p>There is no reason that the government would want to stop the flow of legal Latin American immigrants–the problem with Latin America is illegal immigration.</p>
<p>Then why would they want to curtail the flow of legal Asian immigrants?</p>
<p>Racism? I have no idea. Go ask Bush.</p>
<p>People should speak out against it b/c “if my brother is not free, then I am not free. Therefore I am fighting for my own freedom.” It’s my favorite quote ever and I think that it relates to a lot of situations people have complete apathy towards.</p>
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The logic doesn’t make sense. If asian countries only occupy 3 of the top 10 countries that utilize this technique for bringing someone over - it seems like this bill’s primary purpose wouldn’t be to exclude asians. Sure, it might be a side effect, but I doubt that’s the primary purpose.</p>
<p>No, I don’t think its targeted just toward latinos. It’s targeted to Asians and Lations as a “side effect”. The reason is b/c most asians enter the US through family connections–bills that allow them to come over. It’s not like asians are immigrating illegally in droves, this bill targets family immigration. (say your uncle was asian-ameri. then Your dad and his family could have easier acess getting visa). This prevents people from entering like that. </p>
<p>thank you, bush…</p>
<p>Screw this, I’m going to Canada after college, where legal immigration is not only encouraged, but welcomed.</p>
<p>Thanks Bush, because of your stupid policies you permanently lost someone who might become the next Warren Buffett.</p>
<p>Hang on a sec, guys. You’re knee-jerk blaming Bush, but you’re forgetting that there is another branch of government that actually legislates. It’s called “Congress.” Remember “I’m just a Bill?” Guys, Congress is just as (actually far more) culpable for this.</p>
<p>Besides, nobody said this is going to pass. </p>
<p>futurenyustudent,</p>
<p>Canada will also be likely to go through an anti-immigrant wave in the next few decades.</p>
<p>if this did pass. i think the US’s relationship with china, south korea, and japan will decrease by alot. it can be racism also, i tell you the NYPD targets minorities in some areas of NYC for immigration stuff.</p>
<p>Key words: NEXT FEW DECADES and LIKELY.</p>
<p>Canada’s an example. There are plenty of countries around the world that welcomes legal immigration.</p>
<p>futurenyustudent,</p>
<p>So then if Canada also sees an upsurge in anti-immigrant behavior (as virtually every state with large immigrant populations does), then will you move on again?</p>
<p>The US’s laws regarding legal immigration are remarkably lax compared to most states. While it’s true that the US does today have stricter laws than it once did, it is in part because of the high demand for US residency relative to other countries.</p>
<p>Check out backlash against Muslims in Europe, as well as South Asians in the UK. This is not an America-only issue.</p>
<p>Yes that’s what I’m saying. Immigration policy stops mattering to me once I get my permanent resident card in Canada, which could be as fast as 2 years.</p>
<p>Canada’s not perfect, I hope you realize. There exists in Canada almost as large a conservative (by North American standards) contingent. Harper only scratches the surface of Canadian conservatism. </p>
<p>Put this stuff into context before you jerk your knees.</p>
<p>futurenyustudent, good thing that your ego is in check, if it weren’t you might call yourself the next Warren Buffet.</p>
<p>I didn’t call myself the next Warren Buffett. Key word: MIGHT. I said I MIGHT be. We never know.</p>
<p>Just realize there is approximately a .00000002% you’ll be the second richest person in the world…</p>
<p>Granted, illegal and legal immigration are two separate issues - but right-wingers don’t seem to be overly concerned with ILLEGAL immigrants from Canada and Europe.</p>
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When</a> there is an order of magnitude difference in numbers - it tends to cloud people’s thinking. It’s also infinitely easier to stop illegal immigration from Mexico.</p>