It was reported this week that, in response to a new more strict crakdown, illegal immigrants in Alabama have been signing power of attorney for their children over to friends, neighbors and even employers just in case they get deported...
http://www.myfoxal.com/story/15673653/some-immigrants-signing-over-power-of-attorney-amid-deportation-fears?clienttype=printable
Do you think that this is a good idea? If you were in this situation, would this be something that you would consider doing? Does this law go too far if people are considering allowing others to potentially raise their children? (Part I due by 10/13 ; Part II due by 10/16)
I think that the illegal immigrants have that right idea in letting their children experience life in the United States. If i personally were in the situation i would definitely give my child up to a close friend that i trusted and knew would take care of him. If my child is in a good environment i wouldn't mind giving him up to live a better life. So, no this law hasn't gone too far at all.
ReplyDeleteI WOULD SAY THAT THIS IS INFACT A GOOD IDEA I WOULD ALSO SAY THAT IF I WAS IN THE SITUATION, ALTHOUGH IT WOULD BE HARD I WOULD BE BETTER OFF KNOWING MY KIDS ARE SAFE RATHER THAN KNOWING SOMTHING BAD COULD oh thats awkward, just noticed i hit the caps lock..... anyway somthing bad could potentially happen to my kids. i do think the law has gone a tad far but if illegal immagration is a big problem in Alabama and they have found this to work the best them maybe they should continue it. but i do not think having someone else raise your kids in this situation is a bad thing, considering what could happen...
ReplyDeleteI would say that if i was in their shoes i would probably give up my kids to keep them from having to go back to Mexico. I'm not sure that this law goes too far because illegals are illegals and you cannot be in the country unless you are a citizen. Although the law is harsh it needs to be upheld.
ReplyDeleteNo it's still not right or legal. yes because i want my children to have a fair chance at success. no i dont believe it does because it would be just like adopting a child.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with allowing my kid to stay here in America rather than having them go live in Mexico again. This is a tough issue but at the same time the parents should have came here the right way first. Its not only unfair the child but it could possibly be unfair the other family. Most of the time someone wouldn't take in a child they couldn't help but sometimes people do.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I am not sure if this is a good idea or not. I understand that the growing violence from the drug cartel in Mexico can be one of the reasons that their parents are doing this. The illegal is illegal policy still stands and it does seem to be bending around the rules. If I was put in this situation, I would do it for the safety of my children. I would openly be willing to break a law if my children's lives were at stake. I believe that the law may sometimes go out of hand kinda like it has with this situation, but we have to realize that some laws are there to ensure that Americans have the ability to get a job.
ReplyDeleteThe illegal immigrants are being smart in doing this, especially the ones the are on poverty. I say this because we all know that the U.S. is a much better standard of living rather than many other nations; therefore the child will most likely recieve a better education and maybe even grow up in a better way. If the friend you have chosen to give your child to is trustworthy and financially set, then of course the parents are doing the right thing. If the child was in possible danger of living in horrible living conditions in the U.S. thought, then the family should remain together and try there absolute best to function as a middle class family. If i were in this situation i would for sure allow my child to be able to reciave the United States wonderful oppurtunities! But yes indeed, this laaw is probablt going a little too far, because the US may see a sharp increase of mrders, law cases, and even a population growth...who knows? But another reason that this law may be getting out of hand is because people may see opurtunities to use the children as slaves.
ReplyDeleteif i was illegal i would try to become a legal citizen and if i did get deported i would def bring my family with me. i would never separate from them. i think the law is fair because people shouldnt be coming into our country illegally anyways they should try and become a citizen and do things right. But if i got deported i would not leaave my family becasue although life would be hard back at home at least you will have your family which is one of the most important things.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good idea for illegal families, that are potentally being deported. if i were in this position i would definatly consider this option in order to protect my family. the law is strict but it is the law of our country, you must go through set guidelines in order to be admitted in to the U.S. this law is correct and is not going to far.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a smart move by the people that are potentially being deported. If I was in the situation they are in, it would be a very, very tough decision, but I would leave my kids in the US to make sure they grow up and have the potential to grow up and be something special. America is the land of oppurtunity, and I would leave them with a family member or a friend to let them have the chance and oppurtunity to have a great life.
ReplyDeleteI believe it is a good idea for the family. If I were in this situation, I would want my children to have the best life possible, no matter what. I also believe that this law is going way too far. People are doing what they can to give their own children the best lives that they can.
ReplyDeleteThe issue isn't that parents are signing over their power of attorney for their children; its that the a illegal immigrants in the first place. I can understand how this could seem like the right thing to do in a loving parent's mind. But, when you get down to it, the should have just immigrated to the U.S. legally. The law doesn't go to far, the fact of the matter is that prople are abusing it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Kyle. However, it wouldn't be an issue if they didn't break the law law in the first place.
ReplyDeleteMikey, even though the U.S. has a better standard of living than places like Mexico you still have to realize that these parents are signing ttheir kids over to people that they dont even know that well. What if they sign their child over to their neighbor; How well do you know your neighbors? Because mine could be rapists or molestors for all I know.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jake because the parents should have come here the right way first. I understand the situation and how hard that is but it really is honestly their faults. Its bad but reality. I do think if the other family is willing they should adopt them however that kind of still makes the children illegal too does it not?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alex too. They really are abusing our system. They are being sent back because they didnt do it right the first time. The fact that they may lose their children is their fault.
ReplyDeletei agree with alex becasue you really can't trust many people to take care of your kids unless its family. if they really want their kids here, they should stay and take care of their own kids, but they should become a legal citizen even its very difficult and inconventient its the only right way.
ReplyDeletei also have no idea what mikey is talking about with the slave thing. its not really a common problem with children being slaves in our country. that was a really dumb example to put. i just believe that you should keep your family together instead of sepearating because even though you will be going thru some tough times at least you know that you have family with you and im sure the kids wont want to be separated from their parents. if they just come legally everything will be fine
ReplyDeleteMike, i agree with most things said. However the things i don't agree with are the idea that the children will get an education and a job. No offense to them, but they should stay with their parents. Illegal is illegal and they are getting an unfair advantage over those who are waiting for their visa.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nicole. I would never want to get separated from my family and I would honestly try to become legal first before I did something like that. I believe that it is important to follow the rules although sadly many do not follow by these rules and policies.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Christian, it is a bitter sweet situation.
ReplyDeletei agree with Buddy to. This situation is something that you cant really pin point down because there is so many different views on it.
ReplyDeletei believe buddy's comment is very well said. I think that the environmental situation is a great way to look at this problem!
ReplyDeleteI strongly believe in what wyatt says about the children having to go back to Mexico. I think that referring to Mexico helps in the decision of whether or not the child/children should be givin up to another family.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nicole i would not want my children growing up in Mexico and would do the best for them by signing or giving them up for a pre-set adoption.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alex... the parents should have just came to the US legally in the first place
ReplyDeleteNo one ever agrees with me... I'm sucha loser. But anyway I agree with buddy it is a bad situation to be put into but I would mostlike do the same thing
ReplyDeleteI also agree with christian. He made a good point about the whole situation in general and I have some of the same ideals
ReplyDeleteI agree with Buddy. He just put out a great comment.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Alex. The immigrants should have just came to the US legally.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Buddy. It is is just hard to say what the eight thing to do is. Because that situation is one I am glad I'm not in that boat.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Christian. Cuz its hard to know what is right or wrong.
ReplyDeleteNo I don't believe this law goes to far, with the constant violence and corruption in Mexico I would never want my family to be forced to return with me I would gladly sign over my power of attorney to give my children the best possible life.
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of comments about the immigrants saying that they just should have come legally the problem is attaining a green card or being granted citizenship can prove to be very difficult. It can take years to even get a green card and then you have to be in the country for another ten years before the government will consider granting citizenship. Some families do not feel safe in Mexico a country with a corrupt government and constant violence. It is easy for us to say well why dont you just become a citizen because we didn't have to do anything to be citizens of this country for others it is much more difficult. Some of these people being deported have probably requested a green card and have been denied to be given a green card you have to fall under a certain criteria, if you cant find a family to sponsor you, a business to employ you, or file for asylum than it can feel almost impossible to even gain a green card.
ReplyDeleteMichael why would the US see a sharp increase of murders or criminal cases because of this law? and Alex I know all of my neighbors on a first name basis... one even taught me guitar for several years.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with Christian because you can't also know how to handle big decision. You never know what could happen if you make a wrong decision.
ReplyDeleteNick has a good point in saying that not everyone is bad person. People that you know and trust can take care of your child if you have that must trust in them. The news didn't say that your going to give your child to some random neighbor that you don't even know. That would be very stupid, it's saying that if you have any good friends in the U.S that you trust deeply then maybe you would give your child to them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Wyatt. If I were a parent, I would do anything for the best for my children. I would want them to have the best life possible. If you are a parent and do not want the best for you children, I would suspect you have a problem!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alex also. If the parent really wanted the best for his or her children, he or she should have just immigrated legally to the United States. Pretty much, each and every person should do everything legal to give their children the best chance of a great life in the United States.
ReplyDeleteIf i had to make the decision i would definately give my child to a close friend just so they do not get deported. Although, i do think there are some questions. I do not know if letting someone else raise your child is a good idea. The child is not going to understand what happenrd to its parents. Also, i would only do this if i knew there was a possibility of myself being deported.
ReplyDeleteI agre with alex, things would just be a lot easier if immigrants came over legally
ReplyDeleteI also agree with buddy, letting your child be with someone you trust is definately one of the most important factors
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