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< Back to current issue of Immigrant's Weekly Dear Editor: I work for a software solutions company and I process immigrants every day for working authorizations for our business, from working visa petitions to permanent residency status. It can be a real pain trying to keep track of all the various authorizations available to immigrants, along with the associated timetables and costs of each category. But, in light of what happened on September 11th and at other times prior to that, bring it on! I welcome the extra security hassles at the airports, the growing mountains of paperwork for processing immigrants in order for them to work for your company, the protests from the idiotic few that cannot understand why precautions are long overdue, the crackdowns on those who are in our country illegally and/or working in the USA without proper work authorization, and any other practice or procedure that is in the best interest of protecting born and raised U.S. citizens - as well as those who are in this country with full intent of being "permanent" U.S. citizens. When is enough enough? When do we say, "No more immigrants allowed." The answer to this question is way too difficult to address in the short-term. But, in the meantime, there are some issues that can be addressed. Firstly, if you are in this country, you must abide by its rules and obey its laws . . . you do not have any more rights than U.S.citizens based on your immigrant or minority status. Secondly, just because your own country practices daily protests and riots in the streets, it does not give you the right to practice that appalling, sickening behavior here! Thirdly, if you want to remain here, you must prove your "permanent" intent . . . like fluently speaking, writing and reading English - the recognized language of the USA, and by acting like a U.S. citizen - along with the rights and privileges that go along with it. This means jumping to its defense when necessary, protecting its people when in danger and to not sanction the attitudes and actions of others that do not wish to be here on a permanent basis and/or do not recognize that it's a privilege for them to be here having not been born and raised in the U.S. These are every simple principles to follow and they can be done without any effort at all. Yet, there are some in the immigrant community who look at every action as persecution against them and they are always looking for excuses why they should not act like U.S. citizens. These people are ruining it and making it more difficult for the hardworking, good immigrants who are here and enjoying the USA life. They are making it hard on themselves and their families in not complying with even minimal USA standards. They bring about negative actions that may affect other immigrants who do appreciate the opportunity to be here in the USA, along with giving fellow immigrants a bad name. So, if person's from other countries want to relocate to the USA, then bring on the security measures, screening processes and any other procedures that are in the best interest of protecting the USA and its people. As an immigrant, follow our laws, customs and practices. Recognize that being here is a privilege and that it will be taken away if not practicing and obeying our laws. Earn the freedoms and rights that we in the USA have and enjoy. If you want to be a U.S. citizen, then first begin by acting like one! Thank you.
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