here's one way to deal with illegal imigrants (page 2)

Latin assassin from Manhattan

The voice of humanity has finally been heard. Thanks Jgnat.

I wasn't aware that Italy apparently has such an immigration "problem." I did a search, including CNN, and didn't find any other articles about this "shoot-to-kill" order, but most of the links were in Italian. I did find this one article, from last week: http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/07/18/italy.immigrants.ap/index.html

No shooting, and it seems like the immigrants were treated in accord with international protocols.

Is Sky News a reputable paper? (Honest question, I really don't know).

Craig

Pleasuredome

dear latin

Your idea is severely lacking in humanity, creativity and CLASS.

where did i say this was my idea?

Given that this is a forum after all, I should realize that he's only saying this because he's hiding behind a PC.

what am i saying? you tell me. the only thing i've written is the title.

A chip can be inserted in their finger which can be tracked by a global positioning system.

thats one way to deal with the problem, but raises very serious human right implications.

Hamas

Bring em in, thats what I say.

Pleasuredome

hamas

i dont want to get into a disscussion about the implications of chip implants, but do you think that latin's idea of chipping immigrants is a good idea?

onacruse

from what i've read of the article, it's minister bossi who has sugested the idea and that it should be implimented. i dont think any attacks on immigrants has taken place.

Hamas

Yes, good idea but it would cost too much.

Although it would save money in the long run ; often the Government doesn't see this.

Shooting them is very inhumane.

Latin assassin from Manhattan

Hamas,

You're right, it does cost too much. Unfortunately, politicians are usually more interested in a quick fix.

RAYZORBLADE

Jgnat's comment spoke volumes: Thank you for that Jgnat.

I have seen television programs here in Canada dealing with asylum seekers, refugees, and the problem of 'illegal immigrants'.

CBC has done some shows on it, and TVO did a good one, some time ago.

To some degree, many of us, in modern nations, are immigrants ourselves.

Some people leave their former homes in sheer heartbreak and misery. But for them, sometimes, anything is better than where they came from. Sometimes that means leaving family behind, in hopes of finding a 'better life' elsewhere, not an easy decision to make if you ask me.

There are criminals everywhere; the percentage of illegals vs. our own home grown criminals, I'm sure, is quite small. Our prisons and correctional facilities here in Canada are not packed with illegal immigrants.

Am I for regulating our intake, monitoring and worse case scenario: deportations? Absolutely. There are some folks whom unfortunately have nothing positive to offer nor do they contribute to their newfound society in a law abiding manner. But it would be terribly unfair to paint every applicant with the same brush. And this happens more often than not.

When I lived in Vancouver, almost 10 years ago. People would get very nasty towards refugees and asylum seekers, suggesting they were a burden upon society. When I actually met a refugee, he told me that he wished to WORK, but was not allowed to, thus he was forced (then) to live off of social assistance, until his claim had been heard, which only compounded his problems, and how he was viewed by the citizens in the area. Certainly not fair, but that is the way it was. It was incredibly frustrating for him. But, he was better off than where he hence came from. (African nation) I have no idea how he is doing, but I certainly hope he has integrated into Canadian society, successfully.

These shows are interesting, if not to sensationalize to some degree, the criminal aspect of illegal immigrants/asylum seekers etc. For the most part, I would like to think that most immigrants coming into our countries are here to give it their best shot.

I cannot speak for the rest of the world, but I'd like to think that where we live, we have a bit of humanity, compassion and room for 1 [sic] more.

The reverse could be said for members of some Immigrant receiving countries (Western Europe for example); when they apply to let's say: Canada, U.S.A., Australia etc., should we treat these applicants with suspect or with the same treatment?

It's just a question and some my thoughts on the subject that I wanted to pose to people for them to consider.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Mr. Kim

Don't get me started!

Guest 77

Dealing with immigrants? How about these same immigrants trying to have the Native American Indians carrying green cards! That was quickly stopped.

Guest 77

here's one way to deal with illegal imigrants

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