tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post5851037326687226746..comments2023-03-30T01:46:13.511-07:00Comments on Galt High Government & Economics Blog: What Does it Mean to Be American? (Post #1)Mr. Sloanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07311726828842356608noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-71757601725099891442010-12-15T15:17:25.561-08:002010-12-15T15:17:25.561-08:00I believe that immigrants should come the legal wa...I believe that immigrants should come the legal way and get their greencard because it wouldnt be fair to the other citizensenrique salazar sloanper5noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-32504293004150876162010-12-14T22:25:17.934-08:002010-12-14T22:25:17.934-08:00Immigration is a part of how our country runs, it ...Immigration is a part of how our country runs, it is essential for the U.S. economy. Immigrants are willing to do laborous and tedious jobs that most americans will not do. These are low paying jobs that citizens will not work but immigrants can earn more money doing them to support a family. I believe that many of the jobs that are unwanted yet necessary jobs would go on unfilled if immigrats did not take them. I think that immigration is necessary and that without it our economy could never have grown the way it has.<br />Spencer Pellandini<br />Sloan<br />P.1Spencer Pellandininoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-45587030531734714302010-12-13T20:32:39.763-08:002010-12-13T20:32:39.763-08:00I think that immigration is not bad because people...I think that immigration is not bad because people come to our country to work and look for a better life and no it doesn't affect how we are and yes i believe it makes us stronger because more different cultures and people make it a unique country were american learn from other people from other countries. I think that being born with undocumented parents and becoming a citizen should not be a problem at all because people who wer born like that did not chose to come they were forced by their parents to come to this counrty and everyone should have the right to have the same rights than any other american.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176193137040429032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-50969278353729002702010-12-06T17:19:39.267-08:002010-12-06T17:19:39.267-08:00i believe that America is a stronger nation with i...i believe that America is a stronger nation with its different ethnicity because new ideas could be taken. I also believe that if somebody is born in the u.s. they are American<br />srodrigonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-36621123978784137422010-10-05T16:01:02.896-07:002010-10-05T16:01:02.896-07:00I believe that in order to be a citizen in the U.S...I believe that in order to be a citizen in the U.S. one must live in the country for a certain about of years. Just because someone is born here it shouldn't give them the right to citizenship if they haven't lived in the U.S. I don't think they deserve the benefits that true American citizens do.Gevevahna Lathipanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-23710256494502238372010-09-27T20:07:33.601-07:002010-09-27T20:07:33.601-07:00My opinion on this is why treat a person different...My opinion on this is why treat a person different just because they weren’t born in the United States? They are human like everyone else and I don’t think immigrants hurt us citizens in anyway they come to the united states to live a new life to get away from all the bad wars that go on in their country or homes so I think they should not be treated any different. <br />Aniscia Silva. Sloan. Per 5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-63709556952198583592010-09-06T19:49:51.550-07:002010-09-06T19:49:51.550-07:00To take away birth right citizenship would be comp...To take away birth right citizenship would be completly unfair and the wrong way to fix illegal imigration. They were born here just like everyother American citizen weather or not if there parents were illegal imigrants. I do feel though however that everyone should have to speek our english language in the U.S.<br /><br />Amanda Hommond<br />Sloan per.1Hommond Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-67390964758589494412010-09-03T18:25:52.803-07:002010-09-03T18:25:52.803-07:00I think it's kinda messed up that people from ...I think it's kinda messed up that people from other countries come here and work for us, cleaning our septic tanks and mowing our lawns etc. and all we do is try to kick them out. there are people who have said,"The aliens work harder than my 15 year old son who's offering his work. To be an american. Do we really know what that means? And if we do, why arent we living like it? I think it means to love evryone as equals, to show everyone respect and honour. To let people have their rights no matter what country they came from.<br />Sloan<br />per. 5Samantha Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-74557932882322610112010-08-28T01:56:06.610-07:002010-08-28T01:56:06.610-07:00In my opinion to be an American is to the adopt a ...In my opinion to be an American is to the adopt a culture.(American culture)An American is one who lives in America and has conformed to succeed within the country. An American citizen, on the other hand, has adopted the culture and has the ability to vote. Because America is a melting pot of many religions and races, many conflicts have occurred. However, I believe it is this diversity that has made America the land of opportunities.<br /><br />Gabby Cello<br />p.3<br />Mr. SloanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-55886828667775026612010-08-27T20:28:01.923-07:002010-08-27T20:28:01.923-07:00I strictly believe that anyone born in the U.S. is...I strictly believe that anyone born in the U.S. is a legal citizen as the 14th amendment states. Those children born here might need taxpayer money for things like school and going to the hospital but that money is repayed quickly, since their parents are undocumented citizens they use fake social security numbers so when they get there check there's a social security amount that is taken out but that money never goes back to them since their social security numbers are fake and instead go to the government. But i also believe that this country continues to have a big population because it assures that the future will have plenty of human capital.Jaime Gamezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500773311757245668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-43377281531226299722010-08-26T23:58:58.739-07:002010-08-26T23:58:58.739-07:00Taking away birth right citizenship is an unfair w...Taking away birth right citizenship is an unfair way to control illegal immigration. If a person is born in the United States, then they should be considered a citizen of the country. Although the parents may be illegal, it is no fault of the child to be born in a country that does not allow his or her parents to be citizens in. To be American means that you have pride in your country and have a strong connection to the country, such as living in it or being born into it. America is the place where everyone should be accepted.<br />Mr. Sloan<br />Period 5Eric Schmierernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-74637595452285140042010-08-24T22:14:30.937-07:002010-08-24T22:14:30.937-07:00to me being an american is having pride in your co...to me being an american is having pride in your country , being a citizen , and supporting your country when it needs you even if it means risking your life for the people and home you love.<br /><br />ricardo villalpando pr.5 mr sloanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-77249534468041270112010-08-23T20:07:34.072-07:002010-08-23T20:07:34.072-07:00I believe that the person who supplied the alcohol...I believe that the person who supplied the alcohol is very much responsible for what happens due to a drunken minor. Just a week ago a young man in my church youth group came upstairs to youth group and passed out drunk on the floor, he threw up everywhere and it was an eye opening experience. He got the alcohol from a trusted adult and if that person had not supplied alcohol then he would have never embarrassed himself in front of us and he would not have been in danger of alcohol poisoning. it is becasue of the adult that supplied him that these things happened. therefore the supplier of alcohol to minors should be held responsible.Morgan Woods------>Bauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-62671146475202407762010-08-19T23:08:11.871-07:002010-08-19T23:08:11.871-07:00To be an american citizen means to be born in the ...To be an american citizen means to be born in the united states.The term "american" mean someone that is born and raised in the united states.Haveing a diverse population does make us stronger because theres many other religions,not everyone is going to be the same.<br /><br /><br />Hinojosa,tania<br />Sloan P.5Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-9928795554138237782010-08-19T22:17:18.836-07:002010-08-19T22:17:18.836-07:00Bauer Period 2
To be American is to be a part of t...Bauer Period 2<br />To be American is to be a part of this nation,legal or not. The proposal to not give rights to children with illegal parents is absurd. This country was built with the hard, under paid labor of immigrants and now they want to start getting rid of them. This country has a lot to offer and before, it had it's doors wide open saying they are a "great Nation" which it is but that term was glorified way too much. to me the U.S. abused immigrants. Immigrants are the backbone to this economy.By giving birth rights, the problem of being illegal would just increase, and that is what they want to stop so they will be making it worseTlohtzin G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707123469909360943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-23618182628511182452010-08-19T21:54:41.629-07:002010-08-19T21:54:41.629-07:00I do not believe that birthright citizenship shoul...I do not believe that birthright citizenship should remain legal. It allows illegal immigrants to come to this country and take advantage of what America has to offer. It is damaging our economy and it needs to stop.<br />Conner Woods BauerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-20193069858254300712010-08-19T20:41:20.775-07:002010-08-19T20:41:20.775-07:00Yes I definitely think birth right citizenship sho...Yes I definitely think birth right citizenship should be stopped. Someone should not be able to come to our country, have babies in our hospitals for free and call the child a citizen. Eventually they will argue that they must stay here with their child whether they themselves are citizens or not. Too many times you the people that are doing this, come here reap all the benefits of free government assistance possible, and never put in the years of hard work that many others do. Some immigrants do come here and work and contribute to this economy but if thats the case they should also take the necessary steps to become legal. It is absolutely disgusting, just the thought, that our very own can not afford something so basic as a hospital visit. However, someone indocumented can come and have countless babies with no repercussions. Something needs to be done about not only immigration laws, but about the birth right laws as well.<br /> PER.1 Mr. BauerKaylanie Lavendernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-69780305561278741432010-08-19T17:13:49.483-07:002010-08-19T17:13:49.483-07:00the 14th amendment states that all who are born in...the 14th amendment states that all who are born in the US are US citzens, therfore they should be givin every right a chiled with ligal parents would have.Imigrant parents are only trying to give their chldren a better future full of oportunites and without limitations.<br />alondra munoz<br />sloan p.5alondra munoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-25045502307528019802010-08-18T22:28:17.933-07:002010-08-18T22:28:17.933-07:00To be a US citizen, i think that you would need to...To be a US citizen, i think that you would need to somehow contribute to society, market, education, or anything that benefits others in some way or another. To take the citizenship away from new borns of illegal immigrants would not help out at all. it would only cause more illegal immigrants and rid the opportunites of potentially brilliant people. It is not fair for a legal person to be doing nothing but benefit from citizenship when illegal immigrants work hard and contribute with a lot more trouble because they have no document work.<br />Natalie NunezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-35373687184990336792010-08-18T21:53:30.391-07:002010-08-18T21:53:30.391-07:00What does it mean to be a US citizen? It means to ...What does it mean to be a US citizen? It means to be a documeted, legal individual on american soil. You ask me what American means, but why don't we check out what illegal means instead? Illegal means its against the law! When you break a law you have to accept the consequences. What a concept. So if you come here illegally and you have kids, you have to be willing to accept you can get you and your child deported. I know the kid didn't do it, but unless you can get him adopted by a legal citizen...Good bye.It would be nice if everyone had the same morals, beliefs, and everybody was a productive, caring citizen. However, in the real world thats not going to happen in larger countries. So diversity is good, I think. A lot of people like to throw out the, Immigrants are willing to do the jobs we aren't scenario. I'm pretty sure I could find an adequate number of unlucky jobless legal citizens that would be willing to work. So yeah. <br /><br />Marklin Nixon <br />Mr. Sloan <br />Period 1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-73942861235058913192010-08-18T21:13:31.478-07:002010-08-18T21:13:31.478-07:00Morgan Woods---->Bauer
My dad's company rec...Morgan Woods---->Bauer<br />My dad's company recently had to let go one of their employees who was here working with a visa for the past three years, and during this time he had to children in this country.He was laid off because of a mishap with his job description. Now that he has been laid off what happens to his children?? they are citizens here but their father is being deported back to Mexico? this law needs to be changed.Morgan Woods------>Bauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-25409662627070578372010-08-18T18:29:00.906-07:002010-08-18T18:29:00.906-07:00This country was made from immigrants so i think t...This country was made from immigrants so i think that it would not be right to take their citizenship away from them. Also our diversity is was makes us strong we have many different views and opinions to keep us on our toes. (:<br /><br />Bryanna Giordano <br />Mr. Bauer<br />period 1Bryanna Giordanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882761512420049794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-15855995430675835562010-08-18T17:36:29.965-07:002010-08-18T17:36:29.965-07:00I believe that being an American is believing in y...I believe that being an American is believing in yourself and in your country. I also believe in the right to become a citizen if one is born in this country. Being an American also gives that person a lot of benefits such as access to more jobs and a better education. Not only will this give immigrants a chance, but also help us in many ways such as in doing jobs that we do not do.<br />-Brian Leiva<br /> Mr. Sloan<br /> Government, period 5Brian Leivanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-60622447810145165412010-08-18T17:34:36.669-07:002010-08-18T17:34:36.669-07:00I think that they shouldn't take their citizen...I think that they shouldn't take their citizenship from them. Most of the immigrants take jobs the others don't take, for example working on the field most of the immigrants work there. I don't think is a good idea to take the citizenship from a children when their parents are illegal. I think its good that we have many different languages, religions, and different cultural beliefs because we can learn a lot about them and we can get to know more people.<br />Stephannie Arredondo<br />Mr.SloanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8365046098120594477.post-87098238675266295902010-08-18T07:35:13.347-07:002010-08-18T07:35:13.347-07:00Being an American to me means having a love for th...Being an American to me means having a love for this country, being born a citizen or choosing to become one and always doing the best you can to treat each and every person here with respect. Also, supporting the men and women who fight for our freedom every day and their families.Chad Farrisnoreply@blogger.com