Posted on Feb 2, 2017
Do you think illegal immigrants should be able to use welfare/public assistance?
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Considering all the illegal immigrants in this country, do you think they should be able to use welfare or public assistance considering they aren't citizens and that many working Americans are denied welfare or public assistance.
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Posted 9 y ago
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I don't understand the question? Illegal means Illegal. Hence the proposed recipient is not here lawfully. Therefore the query is moot
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NO they should NOT be allowed to have any benefits that are supported by LEGAL tax paying citizens, What part of ILLEGAL does the Government understand? NO food Stamps, NO Welfare checks, NO Medical insurance, As a Retired soldier that served this country for 30+ years, I still have to pay for my medical insurance (Tri-Care prime) for my spouse and my self, and pay a co pay each time we visit the Dr. I do not get any FREE benefits for serving so the Illegals should not get a single dime for doing nothing
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In my opinion, I do not think that illegal immigrants should be able to get any type of public assistance, welfare or government aid.
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You should only be allowed to receive any social services if you're a citizen of the country. My heart goes out to people around the world who dream of coming here to the land of opportunity, but if you want to come here, come the right way and contribute to the economy. It doesn't strengthen our country to have anybody come and immediately be put on assistance. Imagine if the military made decisions like this....everybody can enlist, even if you're not deployable, can't accomplish the mission, and take tremendous resources just for everybody else to push through...oh wait :)
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Your comment ..Come the right way.. is sound logic, they need to apply for citizenship in the proper way and become a tax paying citizen who contributes to our countries welfare instead of sucking it dry
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NO I do not. Those programs are in place for America's legal residents and immigrants. Illegal immigrants shouldn't have access to them till they are legal citizens of the USA.
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Agree with you, I have no issue with people who want to immigrate to this country for a better life, But they need to do it the right way and become a LEGAL citizen who works and pays tax's like everyone else
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If they are illegal, then why are we caring about or for them at all? Except for deporting them.. and with haste.
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Absolutely not. I have a problem with welfare recipients now having access quicker then Vets to services. Definitely not in favor of any illegal receiving assistance
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