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Hell, yes. marble falls Apr 2025 #1
You mean "undocumented," right? Ocelot II Apr 2025 #2
If you are going to have them working displacedvermoter Apr 2025 #3
+10000 Pachamama Apr 2025 #6
I strongly agree! CTyankee Apr 2025 #18
If people are legally working with work permits, doesn't that mean they are documented ? MichMan Apr 2025 #34
Typhoid Mary comes to mind... haele Apr 2025 #46
I said no. NH Ethylene Apr 2025 #4
Why not? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #8
We need to focus on issues that win elections LS0999 Apr 2025 #10
The question was not "should we run on this issue", Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #24
Still no n/t Polybius Apr 2025 #26
Still undecided. Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #27
It doesn't matter if we 'run' on that. NH Ethylene Apr 2025 #41
If you entered another country without permission, would you expect that country to provide you with free medical care? NH Ethylene Apr 2025 #22
yeah, Democrats are always 'crucified' for wanting to help people, Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #28
Whether or not you expect it justaprogressive Apr 2025 #37
As someone who entered a country to work and then that permission disappeared for a time, and who then needed and WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #38
Cvilized countries will provide medical care. Emile Apr 2025 #49
Everyone in this country should get healthcare. Emile Apr 2025 #5
+1 leftstreet Apr 2025 #14
The plan to cut Medicaid involves cutting undocumented immigrants from the program. milestogo Apr 2025 #7
"Illegal" immigrants is a maga/Republican tell, usually tipping how the writer/speaker feels about them. elocs Apr 2025 #9
Also, most of them have applied for their documents but our process is glacial travelingthrulife Apr 2025 #11
Yes. Common human decency demands us to care for our brothers and sisters when they are in need. Ping Tung Apr 2025 #12
"He aint heavy, he's my brother" Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #13
If an undocumented individual is working and paying taxes... SKKY Apr 2025 #15
If someone is legally allowed to work, doesn't that make them documented by definition? MichMan Apr 2025 #32
I mean, I see your argument and it makes sense.... SKKY Apr 2025 #39
Our entire health care "system" needs to be nationalized... hunter Apr 2025 #16
Is this the latest Republican red herring? Quiet Em Apr 2025 #17
You're right. milestogo Apr 2025 #19
Yup. That's what they do. Quiet Em Apr 2025 #21
They've done a lot of this. Many people believe that undocumented immigrants are getting welfare and NH Ethylene Apr 2025 #23
Undocumented. And, yes. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #20
Hell no Polybius Apr 2025 #25
Why would anyone think that these people should not deserve healthcare. Duncanpup Apr 2025 #29
We must first ensure every American has access to affordable healthcare. J_William_Ryan Apr 2025 #30
if our red state farmers and ranchers hire them they should pay, not taxpayers. GreenWave Apr 2025 #31
What if they are working for blue state farmers and ranchers? n/t MichMan Apr 2025 #35
That too. GreenWave Apr 2025 #40
Why are there so many of you thinking it's Emile Apr 2025 #33
Many of us who voted "No" mainly did so because we are thinking of future elections Polybius Apr 2025 #43
Well, maybe it's time now to educate the ignorant. Emile Apr 2025 #48
I don't think we'll ever get to a position where the majority favor it Polybius Apr 2025 #50
We need to change direction. Emile Apr 2025 #58
I say yes because those benefits are funding our hospitals. If an undocumented person goes to the ER Vinca Apr 2025 #36
Agree. Even "normal" illnesses can wind up in the ER if untreated. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2025 #44
. dalton99a Apr 2025 #42
People can vote no, but there is a cost to society whatsoever JCMach1 Apr 2025 #45
Great point. Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #54
Compassion of and for my fellow man never ceases to amaze me. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #47
no we should put them in the lobby of a hospital and let them die. Gezzzzzzzzzzzzzz Srkdqltr Apr 2025 #51
Right? Do people get that they won't have access to lifesaving care for themselves or their children? Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #53
Healthcare is a human right. hadEnuf Apr 2025 #52
No, but I will qualify that answer. lees1975 Apr 2025 #55
One, you have to apply for, and be eligible for, Medicaid. If they are eligible, yes. 58Sunliner Apr 2025 #56
Most of them are here to work, hence, they pay taxes. Why shouldn't they be eligible for Medicaid? Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #57
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