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we are the government. the responsibility for this injustice lies with food co-ops,unions,and every corporate entity known. I'm Canadian and Americans/Canadians alike would like to think "we are the government" but we are just the tax payers! If this statement isn't true then take a look at what both governments are getting away with and how egomaniacal our leaders are. They don't listen to the people and are rude, crude, deceitful and dishonest! It's on the news every single day. Many of our jobs are going to Germany, China, etc. It's called "cheap labor!" Canada has the same problem with sending a lot of our jobs to other countries and also allowing immigrants into the country to work for minimum wage. This is a very difficult problem. One can't blame immigrants for coming into a country that they feel will give them an opportunity to raise their families and have a decent lifestyle. What most of them don't know is life here isn't so great for them. Also, we, in British Columbia, just learned that Koreans that own a mall in Surrey (approx. 40 miles outside of Vancouver, B.C.) have made no bones about getting the whites out of there to make room for Koreans to take over the shops so they can attract more Korean customers. Say what????? This is racism with a big "R" in our own country! There was such an uproar from British Columbians and we have forced the government to look into this and there could well be a law suit! I thought I'd heard everything, but this takes the cake! So, I'm half for some immigrants coming into the country and the other half of me feels some of them don't deserve to be here because they don't follow the laws and rules of our country. They have the right to have their temples, etc., and to have their own groups, but the law is the law and if we went to their country we'd have to follow their laws. The U.S. isn't much different and because there is more population there it is obviously on a larger scale. I'm not a racist, but if this keeps up who knows! I love my country and our culture and because of our government we are losing our culture in leaps and bounds. * Does the majority believe that way, no. First of all the "millions of jobs" is not accurate. The loss of millions of US dollars in the economic sense is somewhat (but not completely) founded. Secondly, the US government does not allow illegal immigrants to enter the country, if that were true they would not be "illegal". One needs to keep in mind, that every person living in the US that is not of Native American heritage came from immigrant roots. The statistics are quite clear that unlawfully present foreign nationals do not create higher crime albeit they do in some states place a larger burden on schools, medical facilities and such. On the other side those who are not "paid under the table" pay taxes and other required withholding, but they cannot benefit from those deductions. If there were enough Americans workers willing to work as migrants, domestics, in the serving industry, etc. and US employers did not hire illegal immigrants the only ones here would be those under refugee or asylee status. It is the US citizens not the government. They people elect the officials, the business owners hire illegal immigrants for lower wages and private citizens (including but not exclusively government officials) hire domestics and pay them menial wages. If one insists on placing "blame" then it is best to place it where really belongs. While the last poster made some good points, I do believe they have made it sound far too simple. The U.S. and Canada are very much alike other than the U.S. being much more populated and a larger country. No one has the right to say the majority of U.S. People don't believe this is so because there has never been a vote on it from the people on what they think and certainly no one asked to give proper statistics. Statistics are gauged on 100 or several thousand people, but not ALL the people. The popularity for President Bush is going down fast and more and more of the American people are dissatisfied with many things the U.S. Government is doing. When the people want to speak and be heard are they? Certainly not! No one said "millions of jobs" (unless the question was changed.) I am sorry to say, but the U.S. and Canada are full of illegal immigrants. People from poor countries take their chances. For example: Mexicans trying to cross the border and this has been going on for years. I am sure many have made it through that Border. These poor people will work in sweat shops and often are threatened with being sent back over the Border. Canada also has illegal immigrants in their country. It just happens and it has always happened. Just as the U.S., Canada also came from immigrant roots and we have many cultures in our countries. We are mainly English and French by cultural standards. My point was that not one culture has a right to go into another country and break the laws and try to take over that culture. I am also speaking of Canada when I say this. I live here and I see it on the news almost every day. We have a higher crime rate (the police and government have verified this) because we are too loose with letting some immigrants into our country without screening them properly. Many immigrants (especially from Asia and mostly women) are led to believe they will have a rich, free and full life in Canada, but many of these young women are forced into prostitution and the police are cracking down on this. Drugs are getting worse in our main city of Vancouver and filtering out to the suburbs. Most gang leaders are Asian or Indo-Canadian (immigrants that sneak through the system.) Many immigrants that come here or even go to the U.S. are good law-abiding people and just want to eke out a living for their families. To place the blame on the people who voted is just ridiculous. Remember Florida and their voting system? They tried to bring the same system into Canada and it was booed out! Remember in the last election blacks were threatened in some States, beaten and even through all that they found their own transportation to have the right to vote who they wanted and it was sure not for who was elected in! Canadians had an election not long ago and it basically came down to the lesser of two evils. Although I'm not implying there should be one, that's why revolutions start! Yes, both countries can blame their governments. When they want your vote they promise you the sun, moon and stars, kiss your babies and kiss your butt and within a month or two of being elected in you wouldn't know it was the same person you had previously witnessed making their speeches. For hundreds of years in both countries high taxes have crippled the people. The dirty 30s was just one fine example and it wasn't just about the economy. It's simply best to do research on your country.
What else can I help you with?
Do Arizona labor laws allowing the hiring of illegal immigrants?
Federal and state labor laws do not concern immigration. Illegals immigrants are not eligible for employment and matters involving illegals are to be handled by INS. This is how it works on paper, not how it works in reality.
What is the importance of immigration to the development of the United States?
Immigration gives the United States an economic edge in the world economy. Immigrants bring innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit to the U.S. economy. They provide business contacts to other markets, enhancing America's ability to trade and invest profitably in the global economy. They keep economy flexible, allowing U.S. producers to keep prices down and to respond to changing consumer demands. Contrary to popular myth, immigrants do not push Americans out of jobs. Immigrants tend to fill jobs that Americans cannot or will not fill, mostly at the high and low ends of the skill spectrum.
What are the countries that is allowing divorce?
All, except the Vatican City, Malta and the Philippines (Malta has already approved divorce in a referendum and will be legalizing divorce anytime soon. That leaves Vatican and the Philippines the countries NOT allowing divorce)
What party was it that was against allowing immigrants or naturalized citizens to hold public office?
The Know Nothing ( American) Party was anti-immigration in the 1850's.
Why was the Soviet Union worried by developments in Czechoslovakia in Spring 1968?
By allowing greater freedom in Czechoslovakia, they risked the other warsaw pact countries demanding the freedom. if Czechoslovakia was allied to the west, it would create a frontier for the Americans to match into Russian Ukraine from west Germany
What body of water was used as a highway for explorers immigrants and early settlers?
The Mississippi River was used as a highway for explorers, immigrants, and early settlers in North America. It provided a crucial route for transportation and trade, allowing for the movement of people and goods across the continent.
How did Washington change his enlistment policy during the revolution?
by allowing FREE African Americans to join the army
What did the quota act and national origins act do?
The Quota Act of 1921 and the National Origins Act of 1924 were U.S. immigration laws that established restrictive quotas on the number of immigrants allowed to enter the country. The Quota Act limited immigration based on national origins, allowing only a certain percentage of immigrants from each country based on the 1890 census. The National Origins Act further tightened these restrictions, prioritizing immigrants from Northern and Western European countries while severely limiting those from Southern and Eastern Europe, as well as excluding Asian immigrants altogether. These laws reflected the nativist sentiments of the time and aimed to preserve the existing demographic composition of the United States.
Why is the corrupt US government allowing illegal aliens into the US who are committing crimes against the citizens of the United States?
Because they take advantage of the ignorant and explit them. Then they dump their bodies in the dessert and say they died there.
Why were Chinatowns created?
Chinatowns were created primarily as safe havens for Chinese immigrants facing discrimination and exclusion in foreign countries, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These neighborhoods provided a sense of community, cultural preservation, and economic opportunities in the face of social isolation and hostility. Additionally, Chinatowns often served as centers for social services, cultural identity, and mutual support among Chinese immigrants, allowing them to maintain their traditions while navigating life in a new environment.
What issue kept Americans divided over the issue of allowing Texas to join The US?
The issue you seek is slavery.
How can fair trade help less developed countries?
Fair trade can help less developed countries by allowing them to trade easier with more advanced countries such as the United States. When they are able to trade their goods with richer countries, it helps their economy.
