Human wrote on Feb 11, 2008 9:04 PM:One could argue that the war was based on mistakes in military inteligence - not only US inteligence but globally we all had it wrong. A LIE is different than a mistake. Regardless -nobody, and I mean really nobody, has ever presented an alternative US reaction to 9/11. Even years later, all we can say is "peace dude." What should have we done? Nothing? Launch a couple of cruise missles? Invade Iran instead? Open dialog with the terrorist? C'mon now, our key mistake was as a country we lacked heart and gave up on our mission and thus gave up on our troops and the nation they protect. In years to come, America will be weaker because our people and media gave up on our country.

Very Proud wrote on Feb 11, 2008 9:05 PM:Of this young lady trying to do her best to become a LEGAL citizen...how greyciuos she is too be a part of this country even willing to leave here and do what she needs to do so she can be here legally...HEY PEOPLE...if I could say this in other languages I will but LOOK what this lady is doing and FOLLOW HER FOOTSTEPS....DO IT RIGHT AND MAKE YOUR STAY HERE WELCOME just like the rest of us

Herb: wrote on Feb 12, 2008 5:12 AM: The law is the law and should be enforced. ... As a retired military person I feel for her and her husband. However, I have never seen a military person get special consideration where the law is concerned. In the military if you break the law you take your lumps and I have never seen a bleeding heart come forward before and give the criminal a pat on the back and say, "Let them off, he has done his duty."

Parents wrote on Feb 12, 2008 6:45 AM:Her Mother put her in this awkward situation by breaking the law and illegally coming to this country. Why did it take so long to try to become a legal resident/citizen? It is hard to feel sorry for law breakers.

American wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:16 AM:I am sorry but this is her parents fault for bringing her here illegalling. That is no one else's fault! I am tired of paying for these illegals. ... Something has to give here. We are moving out of California to get away from this crap! ...

Just Curious.... wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:21 AM:How was she able to go to school? When I registered my son for Kindergarden I had to show proof of residency as well as his birth certificate.

CAROLE wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:30 AM:There's nothing here to even argue about; she's here illegally and that's the end of it. Deport her. Not in 30 days, not after the appeals. Now.

Javert wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:02 AM:RE: The law is the law

And must I now begin to doubt,
Who never doubted all these years?
My heart is stone and still it trembles
The world I have known is lost in shadow.
Is he from heaven or from hell?
And does he know
That granting me my life today
This man has killed me even so?

aghast wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:17 AM:So, she the wife of a U.S. citizen can't become a legal resident because... she grew up here? How screwed up are our immigration laws???

Concerned-1 wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:25 AM:Here's a case where the person is following the rules and should receive due process. In my book, she's in.

Daren wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:46 AM:She's an illegal who is going through the process, but she needs to continue to follow the laws of this country and properly file for a waiver in HER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN!!!! It doesn't matter who she married.

Diane wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:57 AM:People please, many other immigrants have this problem too. Denisse Harris is my cousin and shes been having this problem ever since she came to the United States. She grew up here and graduated from a fine private school. Why cant she be legalized? Her vocabulary is amazing and she is bilingual.There should be someone out there to help immigrants who lived here at least 5 years to get legal papers from the U.S. Denisse has been living in the U.S. for more than 14 years. I know she came here illegaly but they brought her here for a good reason, so she can have a great education and fullfill her dreams of becoming whatever she wants. So please, can someone help her, she said that she wants to be treated equally not differently.

To Carole wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:58 AM:I bet you have one of those nice stickers on your car that say "Support our Troops"!! I bet you are all for this war but.....deport this Marines wife NOW. Give me a break.

To American wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:01 AM:You are moving out of California because of this "crap". It is everywhere bud, no getting away from it. It will continue until we begin to address the core reasons these immigrants are coming here. You know like NAFTA, poverty, oppression!!! Good bye you will not be missed.

dmr wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:02 AM:Why is this even news?????

Guess who? wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:25 AM:"you have the right to your own opinion"

Deport her? haha you can't deport a legal person, wow.

dmr wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:39 AM:Why is this even news? Looks like Edward is trying to get sympathy for the illegals again.

esteban wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:05 AM:Legalize all the illegals and then the problem is solved.

SO.... wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:05 AM:I'm not for illegals running this country to the ground, but there are a lot of immigrants out there who are good people and deserve a chance. Sounds like Dennise got her education, speaks fluent english, thank God and wants to be an American. She's trying to follow the rules and the procedure. It's her parents fault she's in the situation she's in; but she is willing to go through the steps to be a US citizen. If a I had a choice on the type of immigrants to let in this country, it would be someone like Dennise. She finished school, she speaks english, and I'm sure she can have a bright future. Not the type of illegals who can't speak a lick of English, get on welfare, have 10 kids living in one apartment, and running the neighborhood down. Good luck to you Dennise.

J Cheney wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:06 AM:I am not a supporter of this kind of topic

To Human wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:10 AM:Your post doesn't really address this story, but the answer is quite simple: Practically everyone supported the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, because the Taliban was harboring the terrorists who attacked us on 9/11. But Iraq had nothing to do with either 9/11 or al-Qaida. Bush just wanted an excuse to avenge the attempt on his father's life. And in trumping up the reasons for war, we not only worsened the situation in that country for millions of people, we dropped the ball in Afghanistan, letting bin Laden escape and allowing the Taliban to regain a foothold. Now we're seen around most of the world as the bad guys, and our presence in Iraq is fueling support for Islamic terrorism around the world. If we had stuck with the original mission, we probably would have caught bin Laden and avoided the disaster that is Iraq today. Even if we stick it out in Iraq and put the pieces back together -- which morally we have the obligation to do -- it will never be a "win."

AW4cryinoutloud wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:27 AM:I agree with 8:58AM. Does anyone give a crap about the Marine to whom she's married? I've always been against ILLEGAL immigration but Denisse was brought here as a child. Are we really going to welcome home a Marine, who put his life on the line for us, by telling him we're kicking out the one person in his life he loves most? Yes, it "does" matter who she married. I say Welcome to America Denisse.

Chase wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:29 AM:HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BULLY CUT IN LINE?I feel her pain. This is the old Sins of the father issue. Her parents dragged her here but to let her off would be in the face of all of those illegally waiting. Some to never be able to come as time ran out. All illegal need to be arrested, punished, and then deported. It is not fair to citizens and those whose are legally in line to come.

Anita C. wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:33 AM:This is outrageous!! First of all, we are all human beings -- NOT aliens from another planet. Secondly, this couple has had to endure the fear-filled separation that being in the military creates -- based on a lie that the US should be in Iraq in the first place. Thirdly, WE ARE ALL IMMIGRANTS, unless our ancestors had to tread the Trail of Tears -- and, of course, that story just makes us "white folks" look worse.

Please, powers that be, stop the technicalities and start honoring this young couple as human hearts who deserve compassion, their rights, and to be free of the pain and agony being forced on both of them right now.

finish the process wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:43 AM:She is illegal until she finishes the process. I applaud her for going about it the right way, but her parents should have done this for her long ago. Yes, she has an education, but at whose expense? I feel for the Marine who is coming home to this situation, but they need to work through the proper channels to work this out. Good Luck!

Here we go again wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:07 AM:
I,m tired of the poor me stories that these illegals and Sifuentes throws at us time and time again. To Sifuentes and the NCT's, to even put this on your front page, you are stooping to a new low.

What is so hard wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:20 AM:about obeying the law? I know if I do 50 in a school zone I am breaking the law but am thinking I can get away with the crime. When caught I have only myself to blame and I would have to be a moron if I expected society to come to my defense.

gotta love it wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:23 AM:Classic government Catch-22: "Instead, these undocumented immigrants can petition for a waiver allowing them to live in the country. But in order to receive a waiver, applicants have to prove that leaving the country will cause them extreme hardship. They also have to apply for the waiver in their country of origin."
You have to leave the country to apply for a waiver that says leaving the country will cause extreme hardship. Who thinks this stuff up?
I must say I'm impressed by the number of sympathetic posts on this story. Only a handful of heartless bastiges who can see no gray, only black and white.

I could of became wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:25 AM:a citizen of Mexico by following their immigration laws long before any of the illegals here in the United States took the time to make a phone call and see what is required to begin citienship. Toss her out and let here start at the end of the line just like people do world wide.

What people don't wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:29 AM:realize is you can't make exceptions to a law without everyone else demanding special privilage. What if I wanted to be treated differntly under our tax laws, think that would fly?

Nate wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:41 AM:Who came into the country illegally? That is the first question. Who brought the problem with them by breaking the law? .. . Obey the law.

When I had moved wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:45 AM:to the Netherlands, I found out I couldn't work, couldn't drive, didn't qualify for any of their citizens benefits unless I married my girl friend and would have to go through their process of immigration as I was a visitor in their country. Needless to say, I am single and and a very happy AMERICAN living in my country America!

ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:57 AM:deport them all and make them come in like MY ancestors did... LEGALLY.

Couldn't the military wrote on Feb 12, 2008 11:58 AM:reassign the marine to Italy where he could fly his bride aboard military transportation until the paperwork in question was completed?

This is NOT a story wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:03 PM:This issue will resolve itself under American laws just like it would in Mexico. Because she's the wife of a Marine we are supposed to have a special sympathy for her. Nope. She will be treated fairly under our law just like everyone else. No story here, this happens every day in America thanks to people who violate our immigration laws. How about we secure our borders and enforce all our immigration laws so cases like this become a thing of the past!

Her Best Friend wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:04 PM:She is my best friend and i have seen what she has had to through, So to all the people who cant support this and are gonna be messed up and leave screwed up comments you all need to take a step back and look outside the lil box you grew up in. She is a hell of alot stronger then any person i know. I grew up and was born and raised in the US and I could not imagine going through the heartache and struggles that she has had to get through and overcome. She is being torn from all she loves and knows and being thrown in to a country where she did not grow up and is not acustom to. She was raised in the US and i feel she has every right to be here. Not only becuase she married a marine but becuase she has fought and has done all she could to be here. ... I dont think any of you people could even imagine what that is like. I am married to a marine as well but i couldnt even imagine being as strong as she is/has been through this deployment and her whole life. So please take the time to realize the pain and struggles she has gone through and not put her down. I love you Dee and am here for you no matter what.... Semper Gumby and to all of you who dont know what that means... it means Always Fleaxible....

Pete wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:13 PM:I'm a retired Marine and I married a girl overseas many years ago. I went in with my eyes wide open, I extended my overseas tour and filed all the proper paperwork and stayed overseas for 2 years past my intial time to return home. When all the paperwork was done correctly, I finally came back to the US with my wife legally. We followed the rules and did it the right way. If I could do it so could this Marine. This couple took a shortcut and now they are paying the price. The law is there to be followed by all. I have no sympathy.

cheifs wife wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:22 PM:My thought on this issue is that if she has served right next to her husband than we should give her the due respect and time to figure this issue out. But no! We will welcome this "HERO" home by sending his wife away after he has fought for our freedom.
SHAME ON YOU WHO SUPPORT THIS!

Goatskull wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:34 PM:AW4cryinoutloud,

Wow I never thought I'd see this day but I actually agree with you. I haven't posted on here on a long time. To add to what you're saying, all the people who say deport her don't seem to consider the fact that she was only 7 years old at the time she entered here. She didn't have a choice. So she should be punished? From what the story is saying she didn't even know she was not legal until she reached her teen years. Where I might disagree (a little) is that her husband should have considered the risk marrying someone who's not here legally (unless he didn't know).

Goatskull wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:36 PM:All of you saying deport her, do you not care about the fact that she was only 7 at the time and had no choice. Was she supposed to tell her mom "go without me?"

reading & comprehension wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:39 PM:For those of you who read the story but only choose to pay attention to the law portion. Please reread and pay close attention to the fact that she was brought into this country as a child. She went to school and was never approached to answer to the legality of her residency. Now after she has suffered hearts bound with her husband, you want to make her accountable? This needs a little more care put forth for this young couple who has sacrificed alot for our country.
"HAVE A HEART", Don't welcome this Marine home this way!

Skip wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:46 PM:RE This is NOT a story : I agree with this. Edward is throwing at us another Illegal Alien Sympathy story. The couple can do what they have to, to fix their situation. Do not drag the Marines into this. They are based on honor and laws.

Goatskull wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:46 PM:One more thing. Those of you who say she should just be deported, can you really not make an exeption for her? She was here at a very young age and didn't choose to come here one way or another. She has grown up here now. Oh well not your problem you say? Very racist. I agree with AW4 for once.

Laura wrote on Feb 12, 2008 12:58 PM:I'm not a huge supporter of illegal immigrants. But, like many before pointed out, she's been here for a while. She could have stayed undercover and just kept living here illegally. But, she's going about this the right way. Why should she be punished when there are so many here who aren't trying to become citizens.

And being a military wife, I can't even imagine waiting for so long for my husband to return, only to find out that I won't be there for it. You make signs for their return and literally DREAM about the other side of the bed being warm. Don't tell me that she doesn't deserve special treatment. If she was a citizen, everyone would be rallying around her for her husband's return.

This IS news because this goes on every single day. We have to pull our heads out of the sand and realize this isn't going to go away. Good luck Dennise, you DESERVE to see your/our HERO!!!!!

Concerned-1 wrote on Feb 12, 2008 1:02 PM:While I wholeheartedly believe we need to enforce our immigration laws and secure our borders, this is a case with merit. A lot of posters here are seeing it in only black and white. Ultimately that kind of attitude reduces us all to numbers. This lady is not a number and she deserves better than what the government (idiots) are giving her. BTW, when I saw the byline on this story this morning I wasn't going to read it. I'm glad I did.

AW4cryinoutloud wrote on Feb 12, 2008 1:48 PM:To Goatskull: Let's break out the Champagne, pop the cork, welcome that Marine home, and welcome Denisse. I can't believe that anyone who has truly known what it's like to love someone could ever be so crass as some of the comments I've read. Geeze! It's almost Valentine's Day. Bunch of Scrooges with no heart.

Randy wrote on Feb 12, 2008 2:15 PM:If her husband is laying his life on the line defending our country, why shouldn't his wife be able to "cut in line" and become an American citizen in a streamlined procedure?

SanMarcosMom wrote on Feb 12, 2008 2:22 PM:Diane writes that Denisse wants to fulfill her dreams just like everyone else. If we start by making an exception for one person, then another and then, hey! Why not just legalize the however many millions there are here?! My husband came here legally. We've been waiting over 10 years to have his sister come over. What about the rest waiting in line? They all have dreams, too. Where do you draw the line?

Chase wrote on Feb 12, 2008 2:26 PM:AnitaC, Of Course we are all immigrants even myself an indigenous Injun. Feet still cold from crossing the baring sea. However, are we a country of Laws or not? The question is, are we or are we not a country of laws? If not, I am well suited to take anything I want. I am in the top 1% for number of traumatic events in war. I learned a lot. You "I feel" people are nuts and I looking for the bayonet. We must follow the law or change the law because you do not want armies of guys like me giving up on law and just taking over by force.

Goatskull wrote on Feb 12, 2008 2:36 PM:AW4,

And a few beers to boot. Like I said. This girl didn't just willy nilly break the law. She was just a kid who had no choice but to go where her mom goes. Yes a agree that comeing into this country illegally make one a criminal, but she if very much a different matter. I can't believe that people are so crass as you put it to not make an exeption when one is warrented.

Concerned-1 wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:01 PM:At least a few of us get it. Thank goodness for common sense. NCT what is up with the new email window? Are you going to email us with your comments? And, BTW, your Image Verfication module is way clugie. Might check on it.

Awwwwshadddup wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:08 PM:There is no excuse, the law is the law, we can't be making exceptions because we feel a certain way. So this woman gets to cut in line because she married a Marine, when I was serving my country, my pregnant wife had to stand in the supermarket lines and wait her turn, what's the difference? Where's all the special perks for the rest of the military personnel and their spouses or family members. This is bull... Marines do the job because they choose to, not for benefits or accolades, or special treatment, it's for love of country. All this bleeding heart crap is just deficating this country's history and lawfulness.

embarrased wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:13 PM:that some of the people here are insisting tht she should be deported. I am completely against illegal immigration but the people on this board make me hope that I dont sound that way. I am emarrased that I have been to anti-illegal rallies if I ever sound like that. How could she break the law if she was only 7 and had no choice. Humans are not numbers and life is not black and white. AS a wife of a Marine who is in Iraq, I feel for my fellow "friend".

To HER BEST FRIEND wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:17 PM:You may find this hard to believe but I don't CARE. I am sick of this invasion and her parents are the ones who should be deported with her. In Mexico you would be thrown in JAIL.

Goatskull wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:22 PM:Awwwwshadddup,

Did you read the whole article? She was only 7 years old when she came here. Do you consider her a criminal? If so you have problems or I do knowing there's people like you out there.

embarrased also wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:40 PM:She deserves to stay. The illegals who stand around at the super market and church grounds, or wave their Mexican flags are the ones who should be deported! Yet people want to turn a blind eye to that behavior so they can get cheap strawberries.

Too Bad wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:46 PM:She didn't go to the back of the line...she jumped over the fence! This is sad for her, but her mother is responsible for this mess. Too Bad.

embarrased also wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:47 PM:This lady deserves to stay. The illegals who stand around at the super market and church grounds, or wave their Mexican flags are the ones who should be deported! Yet people want to turn a blind eye to that behavior so they can get cheap strawberries.

dmr wrote on Feb 12, 2008 3:58 PM:I read the entire article and know that she was 7 years old when she was brought here. The article also says that she found out that she was illegal when she couldn't get a license. I would assume this was around age 16 so she knew when she got married that she was illegal and subject to deportation. If she didn't tell her fiance, shame on her. If she did, shame on him for not having her become legal first.

To all those saying that she should be given an exception, the Law is black and white and must applied the same to every one. The only shade of gray that exists are the specific exceptions spelled out in the Law. If the government would actually start enforcing the Law, many problems would disapper.

nanchi wrote on Feb 12, 2008 4:06 PM:Welcome home Cpl Harris. Thanks for fighting for our freedom. Prayers to you and your wife.

D wrote on Feb 12, 2008 5:10 PM:If you want to deport on illegal then take a look at yourself and your neighbor. How many of you can honestly say you are legal? Columbus was an immigrant. he did not come here legally. Think before speaking

American Titanic wrote on Feb 12, 2008 5:34 PM:America is the best place on earth,however we can not afford to save "everybody" "all at once". I am sorry but 12 million illegals since the last amnesty-you must be kidding. That is why we are asking that people respect our laws and use the front door. I know most are hardworking, descent people only looking for a better life for themselves or family but if they put this much effort into their own country maybe it might be a better place today. I have no objection to immigrating through the front door however I do object to those who come in through the dark of night and then wine about it later! Sorry.

USMCwife wrote on Feb 12, 2008 5:45 PM:I have NO sympathy for her. She was aware of her illegal status before they married.

I am a LEGAL immigrant and also married to a US Marine. He applied for a "K" visa (fiancee petition) over one year before our wedding. The visa was not granted in time. I (lawfully) came to the US as a visitor, got married, and the day after my wedding, flew home to wait for my visa. It took over one year of separation as legal man and wife before I gained a LEGAL visa and entry into the US.

She states she wants to be treated fairly...so do what the rest of us did...leave the country and wait for your LEGAL permission to enter.

Stories like this BURN ME UP!

jouy wrote on Feb 12, 2008 6:23 PM:how many illegals are doing the same thing. She isn't the only one. we don't go to mexcio illegally why should they come over here and get special treatment.It's sad to say mexicans are trying to take over America

Skip wrote on Feb 12, 2008 6:24 PM:She should just wait for O'Bama to become president, then everyone will be legal. She should just wait for Hilliary to become president, then everyone will be legal. She should just wait for McCain to become president, then everyone will be legal. Did You see the other news story this week? Whites will be the minority by 2050.

edub wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:02 PM:People who are anti-illegal immigration are usually so pro-military. This story in which the two patriotic interests collide will be an interesting political fight to watch. We have spent so much time over the last several years trying to show people that our Marines and soldiers are human and deserve more respect. Guess what, so are people whose families brought them here illegally. Nobody lives in a vacuum. All of our lives intertwine. It will be interesting to see who people choose to support in this -- and how many people realize that there really is no good or bad choice.

to skip and DMR wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:10 PM:For crying out loud. If it weren't a story then 66 people, including you, would not have cared enough to comment. Get off the back of Mr. Sifuentes and recognize that we are a region of military folks AND immigrants who don't sit at their computers blogging all day and are actually affected by stuff like this. Thanks, Edward, for opening our eyes to this story.

oh please.... wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:26 PM:My Mother and Uncle came here when they were 4 and 5. My grandparents did it the legal way. How long has she known she was not here legally? Did she tell her husband when they were still dating? Doing the math from the story, the family waited for 10 years before they even tried to file a petition. Did they wait until she was 18? Or just figure she could marry some marine and get it that way.

Teresa wrote on Feb 12, 2008 7:41 PM:The law is the law, period. Enough said!

Skip wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:07 PM:I am an immigrant. My wife is an Immigrant. My children were born here. I am also in the military and I say send her back.

Mexicans can be white, too wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:09 PM:RE: that whites will be the minority in 2050.


You forget that many Latinos are of European (read: "WHITE") origin. The race or ethnicity that we label as "Hispanic" or "Latino" is an absolute farce.

to the Majority in 2050 wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:08 PM:
Yes whites will be in the minority in 2050. And because half of the majority will be on the dole we will
be a 3rd world country. Then because the majority has
have drained benefits dry, whom will you turn on?

Linc Qimiq wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:39 PM:this not may problems

Jonibug!! wrote on Feb 12, 2008 9:54 PM:How did this article possibly hit the front page of "The Californian." Have we lost our minds!?? I am a daughter of a military pilot and was born in Germany. I came to the states legally through the military "legal system." My father fought in three (3) wars and paid the price for me to be a legal citizen. Shame on her mother!!!! Why should we feel sorry for her when her mother brought her illegally to the states. She should have done what every other "legal" immigrant has to do and that is to do the process "legally." Again, how did this make it to the front page when we have so many other "positive stories" to print in this paper? This is why they say we should not read the press, because it is negative. Let's put something on the front page that everyone wants to hear about. Maybe we should watch more of Oprah Winfrey!

Mike wrote on Feb 12, 2008 10:19 PM:Why is this a big issue??? Why are there so many haters out there?? Let her do what she needs to do to stay in this country, she married a US citizen and that all it matters. Oh well this was not her fault. Yeah blame the parents but guess what it is too late to blame.

To Goatskull wrote on Feb 13, 2008 7:28 AM:Yes, I did read the whole article, the poor girl was only seven, it wasn't her fault, it was her parents fault. Well she didn't just wake up the day of the article and find out, "oh my goodness, I'm not here legally", she said she noticed something was wrong when she couldn't get a job or a driver's license. I do understand all of this, but that doesn't make it okay in my book. What's the point of having laws and regulations if we do not abide by them? Don't give me the black & white or gray crap, if you don't want to abide by this countries laws you can all go to another country too.

to D wrote on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 AM:I'm a little ignorant. Could you please tell me what "law" was broken by Columbus. Did he even make it to the United States? I was born in the US so that makes me a legal citizen according to US constitution. However I do agree with you on one thing, my neighbors might be illegal.

Vicenta wrote on Feb 13, 2008 8:46 AM:Our immigration laws are horribly broken. This young woman's situation could be easily remedied if Congress would reinstate 245(i). Thousands of spouses and children of US. citizens and permanent residents who have visa petitions pending could become legal permanent residents. The law still exists but the cut-off date to use the law is April 30, 2001. Person under this law can become permanent residents in the United States by filing the paperwork and paying an additional $1,000 fine. No one is cutting in line. These are people who have been waiting in line for years to finish the immigration process.The 3 and 10 years bars also need to be repealed. These act to seperate families and destroy peoples lives. Just laws are needed not the broken down system we presently have.

Skip wrote on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 AM:We are not the bad guys here for wanting our laws enforced. There are reasons why so many people are coming here from failed countries. Our laws are supposed to protect us from this same fate. The more we let in the Illegals who are poor and uneducated, the more we drag down our own system. Now if the Federal Government would take full responsibility for what it is letting happen, then maybe the American Citizens would not be so angry.

DESERT BUG wrote on Feb 13, 2008 12:05 PM:The law was changed to prevent an end run around immigration law by marriage. There were cases of US citizens being paid to marry an alien simply to legalize the alien's immigration status. Good law. In this case those are not the facts. Dennise and her husband should apply to a Senator (Feinstein or Boxer) to introduce a private bill to legalize her residency in the U.S. and while the bill is pending she should be allowed to stay here.

Roberto1 wrote on Feb 16, 2008 10:49 AM:Skip
[-] wrote on Feb 12, 2008 8:07 PM:
I am an immigrant. My wife is an Immigrant. My children were born here. I am also in the military and I say send her back.

REPLY: You can get a divorce...no need to get immigration involved in getting rid of your wife...

Glenn D. wrote on Feb 17, 2008 7:16 PM:Ive been Denisse's friend for years now and I am shocked at what is happening. This is ridiculous I have known Denisse for many many years now and we are and always have been close friends. She is just as American as I am, She knows her status here in America and she has always told me how she has always wanted to do it the right way and I believe that she has put in her do's to be a citizen in this country. Her husband is a great guy and being a marine a side he is a U.S. Citizen and that should maker her legal. Like I said before she as just as much of an American and the rest of us who are citizens.

RE to all wrote on Feb 17, 2008 10:29 PM:To bad we all don't know how her life was from the day she got here, or why they waited or what if they tried? So this nonsense of deporting her, and she broke the law are all because a small part of her life. None of you know how it all got to this! Get a life, get off the computer and do something productive. You know with the mentality you guys have no WONDER WE HAVE THE PRESIDENT WE HAVE!! ... GET A LIFE! ...

To Roberto1 wrote on Feb 17, 2008 10:36 PM:You got me there, but hey she makes more money then I do.

Anthony B. wrote on Mar 1, 2008 11:13 PM:So if a 14 year old U.S. citizen commits a crime, they get special treatment and get charged as a "minor" which gives them lessor sentence, but if Denisse from Mexico commits a "crime" when she's 7 (and has no choice) she receives the same sentence as if she were an adult when it happened? Seems a bit hypocritical to me.

diane wrote on Mar 17, 2008 1:29 AM:I would like to hear from the Native Americans out there about what they think about all this " Illegal" stuff. Now, who really are the " Illegals" here? Think about it. Semper Fi. Proud Mother of a Marine





















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manrique wrote on Apr 15, 2008 9:45 AM:Some of us have fogotten that we are all immigrants. Rememeber back in the days; how this great country was built. it's made of immigrants; right. just ask around "hey where you from, well I'm half this, half that and so on". I actually read all the postings here and some of you as one said, you really have to get a life. Let me ask you as simple question. What would you do if it was you? that's it. please respond with an honest answer. I'm a citizen born in another country, Serving my country, where are those young guns that were born here, you ask them why not join the military, they just don't have the need to. or I'm in college, daddy is paying for it. ok.Bottom line don't freaking make a conclusion without using some sense. Ignorant people are the ones that mess this country. Look at it this way; those same immigrants you want out of here, they are going to give birth to our future military personel. who knows maybe the next president!!

a friend wrote on Apr 23, 2008 1:07 PM:She's an amazing person, what Sifuentes didn't write is that she's an Emergency Medical Technician, yes people this "illegal" is Educated enough to save your life! and even though people discriminate she's still willing to save your racist butts, regardless of what you think of her. Wow you people make me sad and embarrased to be a US citizen just like you. And don't say your taxes payed for her further education she dished out plenty to want to save people, I don't think I could to that if I were her, she's one caring person.



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Oorah to all MARINES, thank you

marniewife wrote on May 10, 2008 11:49 AM:omg you ppl who are against this are messed up...She is an amazing women..and should be allowed to live here as she has all her life..You do not understand on how hard it is to be a military wife..and be with a family.. while your husband is deployed and then again u have to think . Will i ever get to see the one i love again is he going to make it home...or no when he comes home to be with his love one she isnt here because she wants to follow the law and just do what is right to be with her husband.. ppl come here not to hurt a country but sometimes to live a better life then what was given to them .im my rights and the immigrations should give her what she deserves..She is supporting her husband and this country....so unless u have been there and know what she is going threw i suggest that yall need to keep ignorant comments to urself..u do not know what it is like to be a miltary wife .We are the strongest of all women.. oooorah and semer fi god bless till they all come home!!