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Posted: 6:12 PM Jul 30, 2007 Virginians View of Immigration FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) Researchers at George Mason University say Virginia residents have complex views when it comes to illegal immigration.

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Researchers at George Mason University say Virginia residents have complex views when it comes to illegal immigration.

Many people who say they'd support allowing illegal immigrants to win legal status also believe police should check immigration status during traffic stops. That's according to a recent GMU survey.

The survey found that blacks and Asians are more likely to support curbs on illegal immigration. It found that counties with more foreign-born residents are much more supportive of illegal immigrants than those with smaller populations.

The survey comes as Prince William County and Loudoun County are studying ways to deny some government services to illegal immigrants.

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Posted by: Anonymous Location: elkton on Aug 13, 2007 at 04:35 PM

Carson, high five on that. I 100% agree!

Posted by: Brian Location: Lake Ridge, VA on Aug 9, 2007 at 11:05 AM

The first ethical issue of immigration is whether any community has a right to place the needs of its own residents ahead of the needs of people outside the community. Further, advocacy groups would have us believe that non-citizens have the same rights as citizens. They do not. If someone breaks into your home, but they wash your dishes and mow your lawn, would you let them stay? The United States of America is a sovereign nation of law abiding CITIZENS who wish to protect their home from unlawful invaders. American Citizens want their country respected, honored, and protected by its government. The issue has never been about whether or not immigrants can come into the United States but rather that they do it legally and with respect to their new host country. Any support of illegal aliens is an affront to the two million LEGAL immigrants that come to this country every year. What of their patience, effort, and desire to do things the right way out of respect to US?

Posted by: RJ Location: VA on Aug 9, 2007 at 07:14 AM

George,
Can you just think a little! Do you honestly think that illegals are here and not working. What about American's that refuse to work and take advantage of the system? Aren't they also taking away from your family and kids???

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