Immigration reforms and The Middle Eastern Voice

"With the huge demonstrations taking place around the country in protest of the immigration reforms, you may wonder why aren't there any Middle Eastern demonstrators? Aren't there any illegal immigrants from the Middle East living in the U.S.? Why aren't they marching the streets of Detroit, Chicago or New York?

First of all, illegal immigrants from the Middle East understand they're ILLEGAL. This means when you are living illegally in a country, you expect to be deported if the authorities find you. So, why would you demonstrate on the streets and let them find you?"
Fayrouz in Beaumont

You know I think it's kind of a stretch to think that all those people demonstrating are "illegal's". I think that's just the right wing talking point as a way to demonize the demonstrator. Now I'm sure there may be some illegals marching on the streets, but to assume that they are all illegal is a bit of a stretch. Many legal residents and citizens are just opposed to the so called "reforms" and so they are letting their voices heard in a legal and very american forum. The demonstration.
People from all stripes should join in if they believe that the legal immigration system is in need of reform, no matter where they might come from. This is what is at stake here. Not if your Mexican, Cuban or from Iraq. The question is, will the US continue to allow immigration, or will we wall ourselves in and lock everyone out, out of fear and prejudice.