Illegal Means Illegal, Folks. Don't Abuse Your Priviliges.

Until recently, I really wasn't bothered by the whole illegal immigrant thing. Despite the arguments of wackos like the Minutemen volunteers who have taken it upon themselves to patrol our borders, I just don't see illegals taking jobs from Americans. Hell, as much as it pains me to say this, I actually found myself agreeing with President Bush when he said they do the jobs Americans won't do.

However, events during the past several weeks are starting to make me re-evaluate my position. During a series of massive rallies last month, many immigrants took it upon themselves to proudly wave their own countries' flags. Hey, if you want to come to the United States and run our leaf blowers, fine. But if you expect to fit in as Americans, don't go around showing off the Guatemalan flag or some other such nonsense. If you're so damn proud of your heritage, go back home and wave the flag in your old poverty-stricken, rat-infested third world neighborhood.

Then last week some idiot decided it would be a really good idea to record the Star Spangled Banner in Spanish. Huh? And how is that supposed to win over paranoid Americans who are already worried about foreigners taking over the country?

In another ill-conceived plan, yesterday immigrants decided to show off their economic clout by holding a "boycott" of sorts. Instead of showing up for their jobs, they held more demonstrations around the country. The goal was to demonstrate that America can't function without them.

Who the hell is advising these people? The way to win friends and supporters is NOT by pissing everyone off! Acting like a bunch of spoiled brats is only going to give more ammunition to the people that want to crackdown on illegal immigration. If you want to show that you're proud in this country, you should try your best to assimilate by learning English and adopting American culture. You do NOT do it by becoming obnoxious pests.

As I've said, I'm all for giving a break to illegal immigrants who are willing to work. But they should also keep in mind that they are still illegal. That means that like children, undocumented aliens should be seen and not heard. To do otherwise and try the patience of one's hosts is not a good idea.