January 30, 2008
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Rebate Checks for Illegal Immigrants
The House passed a measure for a great portion of the population to get a rebate check from the government. One issue that came to light was that rebate checks would be given to illegal immigrants who were paying taxes.
The Senate has passed is fixing that by making it so illegal immigrants will not get a rebate check. Here is the link: Link
Do you think that illegal immigrants should get a rebate if they pay taxes?
Comments (91)
Yes. Pay taxes? Get a rebate. No matter who you are.
Yes, pay the taxes and be responsibility and you get rewarded.
Sure if they pay taxes… how do they pay taxes and still be illegal? Don’t they have to have permission to be here?
Yes.
I can’t wait to start eating again this summer.
Most definitely they should.
Yes!!! Stupid election year reactionary knee jerk useless.
No, the key word here is ILLEGAL.
I would be happy for them to get a rebate if they pay taxes, IF they are not ILLEGAL!
Kathi
@angi1972 - I was curious about the same thing.
nope
If you pay taxes, you are contributing to the nation’s wealth and shouldn’t be considered illegal anymore… :-
just sayin’
I think dropping $150 billion from the sky and hoping most of it gets spent is a stupid fucking idea… but they’re taxpayers all the same, aren’t they? They work just as hard as anyone else… in some cases, harder.
HELL NO. These people are criminals and so are those who employ them.
No, just use that money to ship them home.
Keyword is illegal
Aka breaking the law
Aka FUCK THEM
Paying taxes doesn’t change your legal (citizenship) status. Do people who DON’T pay taxes (Americans) suddenly become ILLEGAL?
They’ll probably just spend it on beer and cigarettes–which I guess will help the economy.
Yes.
Does anyone else see the vast majority of illegals as… people who just moved?
NO Neither should people that don’t pay taxes.
Of course not- who’d want to give money to some stupid Julio?
OF COURSE THEY SHOULD GET THE REBATES. They’re human, aren’t they? Do they not need to eat and sleep; are they not as fragile as any other human?
Why do we then refuse to give them the money they need to survive?
How can we call ourselves “humane” when we refuse even this gesture of goodwill?
Not no.. but HELL no! I am mexican BUT I am mexican AMERICAN.. L.E.G.A.L. Born in the U.S. And I pay taxes.. BUT again.. I have said this before…GET Tus Nalgas Legal! Then we will talk freedom of taxes and speech. …
….Locos ..Gah! I am so embarrassed of my heritage when they assume that they can just waltz in and just slide in line for what the rest of us have struggled for ..
…..okay… maybe … hahaha!
That seems odd, being illegal and yet paying taxes… What’s the point? I would give them that money and ask them to use it towards some common sense
N O
H E L L N O
There has to be a consequence for being here illegally.
Yes.
yeah, duh
@RdKingClassic03 -
THEY ARE PAYING TAXES. they are following our laws.
“THEY ARE PAYING TAXES. they are following our laws.”
Doesn’t make them legal. You can’t have rules and then ignore them, unless you want them ignored
There’s no fair reason for witholding the tax rebates of illegal immigrants. The senate draft seems like no more than picking on the unfortunate.
Does it matter? They can’t vote against it.
no
I think the whole immigration issue is silly. If they’re paying taxes why should they not get a rebate?
I work with someone who is an illegal immigrant (she’s in the process of being legalized) and she’s just like me, basically. We even went to the same school for awhile (though we didn’t know each other at the time). People get this idea in their heads that illegals are bringing down society and are usually in a gang and can’t speak English, and it’s so opposite from the truth. the whole issue dis just ridiculous.
Make it easier to immigrate and we won’t have so many illegals! If someone is spaying taxes why on earth should they not get a rebate?
yes, if they paid taxes, they get the rebate checks. it doesn’t matter if they are legal or not, they paid and now they should be able to get their money back. if you don’t want them to have their money back, don’t accept their money in the first place!
No, if you are here illegally we should get all of your earnings not just your taxes.
hello no. they better pay taxes for all the money they’re stealing from our country. that’s the least they could do especially since they’re taking American’s jobs.
I don’t think the economy cares who is spending the money. Of course, it’s possible they’ll send the money to Mexico. And that would certainly defeat the main purpose of giving out the money.
If they are illegal and they are paying taxes then they know where they are take them in and make them go thru the steps to become legal. Just because they are paying taxes, yeah reward them for coming here illegally. Don’t see the logic there.
I’m not sure if the Senate measure is anything more than symbolism. The IRS doesn’t check citizenship. They just want info on how much money you make. As a result, the IRS wouldn’t be able to enforce the measure.
Yes.
GAhhhhhhhh come on! If you are gonna pay freaking taxes, be LEGAL!!!!
@YourOuterCritic -
Good point about sending the money to Mexico. That totally defeats the purpose.
Plus, I have some real suspicions about this whole rebate business. I don’t trust it. If I can opt out, I will. If I get it, it’s going into savings, especially if I am accepted into grad school!!
Well, my first reaction was that no, they should not…they are illegal immigrants. I am strongly against illegal immigration.
BUT, then I though that at least they’re paying taxes. So yes, I think they should get a rebate check. It’s not like they’re getting a check for not paying them or something.
@YourOuterCritic - Ah, that’s the one concern that actually came up in my head, considering that that’s what a lot of them are here for(getting money to send home).
Here’s to hoping- if they get the rebates- that they don’t send it back. Keep it in our economy. That is, after all, the reason we’re doing this.
If they are paying taxes…but if they are illegal people paying taxes then doesnt that mean the goverment knows they are there? I am confused. I think America should be for everyone but it does not seem fair for people who come to America legally that these people live here illegally.
Daniel (doubledb)
Sure. While we’re at it, lets send checks to all the tourists who paid sales taxes while they came to visit here from foreign countries.
Oh wait, never mind, I meant no.
The economic “sedative” package is bull anyway.
I think we shouldn’t give refund checks to those who are not here legally. Who can they run to for help? If they ask for help, and they’re here illegally, then it should be the federal government’s duty to deport them.
Hmmm… I see an interesting government ploy in the works. Free refund checks for illegal aliens! Everybody must load up on this bus if you are here illegaly and wish to collect a refund check. Why, no, this bus isn’t going to Mexico…
Sure they should get a rebate. They pay taxes and are entitled to that rebate.
What is all the fuss about this anyway? They are contributing to our economy and doing jobs American citizens think they are above doing. They aren’t “illegal” because they want it that way. All they want is what any human being in a free society wants…and they are willing to risk all for that piece of the pie.
if you pay taxes then you should get a rebate. However, the government will come up with anything during a elelection year. This whole thing is like they are doing us a favor, it is our money to begin with.
of course. they pay taxes to the government; the government should decrease their tax rate as well
get legal, participate in everything america has to offer !
Nope. :] They can pay our government for being too nice to let them stay here.
which taxes are we talking about?
No, I think its the price for being an illegal. You might pay into the system, but you cannot get rewarded yet. I’m all for legal immigration, and I’m sure the systems is complex and even unfair, but well, at some point we need to make being illegal not worth it.
@Coleslaw_From_Hell - how can we call ourselves humane, dolling out money to those who disregarded and skirted the law while letting our own citizens, both born and immigrant die of starvation and exposure on the streets?
i say take the money from the “illegals” and use it to help those who should be able to work and have homes but instead are living in back alleys doorways and cars.
@elvesdoitbetter - went to school with? as in, her parents came over illegally and brought her with? as in she herself did not sneak accross the border of her own accord all by her lonesome and get a job at the same company you work for? 2nd generation illegal? not quite the same thing as those who come accross refusing to learn english. which there are plenty of. and i think that’s my biggest gripe. i had a friend who came up illegally a couple of times, how? his english was so perfect they never bothered to check his papers. but i digress, the point being there are many “illegals” who grew up here because their parents brought them over as children. naturally they speak english and are educated in american schools. this does not mean that all or even most illegal immigrants bother to learn the language or obey the laws.(nor does it mean they don’t) but it really isnt a good indicator.
I think illegal immigrants should get to go back home.
I can’t help but think that Jim Bowie, Stephen Austin, Davy Crockett et al were illegal aliens in Mexico once, and they sure weren’t prepared to pay taxes…..
Hmm. Someone is illegal. The irs has records and addresses on them. The government knows who and where they are. There are laws against them remaining in the country. And yet…? Is there a problem with this picture?
I am not sure how it works to be an illegal Immigrant and pay taxes??
If we know where they are to send them a rebate check, then why can we send them home for being here illegally??
yeah sure,
I believe the whole jiff on why we dislike illegal immigrants is because they don’t pay taxes.
Illegal means illegal. As soon as the government finds out that illegal immigrants are in the country, they should kick them out or make them legal. Just as, if a wanted felon were found, someone should go after him and get him!
Sure, let’s keep rewarding them for being illegal. LOVE that idea, really. /sarcasm
Oh yeah….so, no rebate!!!
NO – What part of illegial isn’t understood?
No. Why should criminals get the same treatment as legal citizens?
if they are paying taxes, they are doing so with false paperwork. My problem is with identity theft, not with the refund.
Also, maybe I am mad because I have to pay a ton of taxes this year.. and did you know that you cannot write off your student loan interest once you make a certain amount? THAT is bullshit!
I don’t think it may be a true thing that illegal aliens ever pay taxes unless they are using someone else’s ID, which is illegal, but who would refuse the rebate check on the basis that the ID they are using is not their own?
@fivepts - Wow. I can’t believe you would say something like that….I don’t even know how to respond to that without resorting to belittling your character and bringing up some sort of white supremacist bullshit.
@ncsbert - I’ll keep in mind how bull**** it is when I am out buying diapers and milk with the money the government sends me
To actually answer the question though, I don’t think they should get a rebate check. They are illegal, let’s not reward them shall we…
If their paying taxes, their not here illegally! They’ve either got a green card or visa. Give them their rebate.
@la_vida_linda - Well I DID say it, so I guess you’ll have to believe it. “White supremacist?” Nope. Just sick and tire of illegl neighbors with two daughters that were pregnant and dropped out of school by their SOPHOMORE year and a son that was expelled (also a non-graduate) for carrying a loaded gun onto school property. Yeah, let’s reward these fine upstanding non-citizens with a “rebate.” (Doesn’t the term “rebate” imply having previously paid?!)
“The money the government gives me…” Where do you think the government got the money in the first place, knucklehead? TAXPAYERS POCKETS!
@fivepts - Wow, no sh** Mistser, the money comes from taxpayer pockets! Gee wiz I had no idea…Thank you for that tidbit of information!
My original beef with you sir is that you are generalizing your grievances with these three teenagers to encompass a huge amount of the population with out regard for any them. It would be the same as me implying that because you are white you must belong to the KKK. And by the way I am also against illegal immigration, but name calling and cultural stereotypes don’t get us any closer to a solution to the problem. As for the three teenagers you live close to, there are a fair bit of white girls that get knocked up and drop out as well should we brand all white girls as worthless sluts because a few (comparatively) couldn’t keep track of their birth control options? Just my opinion and you can feel free to disagree as I am sure you will.
Dan – Sorry to stray from your topic
@la_vida_linda - I am 100% in FAVOR of LEGAL immigration. In fact, I had the privilege of attending a friend’s (Hispanic) naturalization ceremony a couple of months ago where he took the oath of citizenship. A very moving and emotional event. He stated: “I want to be an American.” That’s the difference with him and others that come here simply to take advantage of a very poorly designed/managed immigration system.
No generalizing here. I SPECIFICALLY don’t care for my neigbors children. Do I think ALL Hispanics (or non-whites) are like them? Gosh, I hope not–one my best friend’s is Hispanic (I’d take a bullet for him) and my sister-in-law is Philippino (sp?).
I only brand white girls as “worthless sluts” that get knocked up and drop out. What’s wrong with calling them what they are? “Birth control options?” How about adhering to the “keep your panties on” rule. Wouldn’t need to worry about options then–white, black OR Hispanic.
You and I are probably not as far apart on this issue as it may appear…we just express it differently. My apologies to Dan as well.
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No, they should not get a refund. Period. If you want the full benefits of living here, become a legal citizen. Yes, it is time consuming, yes, it takes work, but if you want to come here and live the “American Dream” do it the right way! Follow our laws and then you can receive the benefits.
I think their portions of the rebates should go to hospitals in economically challenged areas who probably spend a lot of time catering to these people.
The only thing ILLEGAL immigrants should get is a one way ticket back to their country. If they want to come to the this country, they should do it the right way.
If I were illegal, I sure as hell wouldn’t pay taxes.
If they want a rebate, they should become LEGAL.
what the heck? why is the government even accepting their taxes? maybe the should actually enforce their laws. illegal immigrants are ILLEGAl folks.
Not at all. They’re here illegally.
illegal immigrants pay taxes?? dude if they’re actually paying taxes, they should get a rebate! there is no need to incentivize people to pay no taxes toward the government.
@fivepts - Sounds like you were describing white folks you’d see at trailer park in West Virginia.
If they pay taxes, I think they’re absolutely fine.
Don’t get me wrong, I am against illegal immigration for the most part- but only because they get benefits and don’t give to the community (ex. paying taxes). But if they pay taxes like a legal citizen would, I think they’re fine being here.
No, I don’t think they deserve it because they are illegals.
yes, if they have paid the taxes.
they pay the taxes, they get a rebate. it doesn’t matter who they are.
No, it’s only for the people who are llegal immigrant.