Your three part series on non-citizens is not only harsh, it is uncalled for. As I read your posts, I felt as though I was a burden on your country. The fact is, I am a productive member of your society. I was permitted to work here and I am grateful for it.

I am a professional who loves America. I have never broken any of your laws except for one speeding ticket in 12 years.

Saying things along the lines of not letting me and mine purchase a home, is just dishonorable. I own a home here. Someone was more than happy to take my money and I love my home, thank you. On the subject of ownership, I'm sure a great deal of American real-estate is owned and operated by foreigners, not to mention, if I'm not mistaken, your government's deficit, which is auctioned off to foreign countries every year.

To be labeled a non-citizen makes me want to puke. There's enough racism, labels and misguided stereotypes around the world that we don't need to make hard-working, law-abiding legal immigrants into some kind of sub-class. It's dehumanizing and as an immigrant I feel particularly vexed by your comments.

I did not come here because I wanted to leech off your society. On the contrary, I married an American. Because I found a job in her country first, it was natural for me to move. She would have done the same for me. I participate in your society and am as assimilated as it gets. I think this is added value. If you met me in a work environment, or in a shopping center, you could not tell whether I was born here or not.

The fact that I am not a citizen yet does no mean I deserve your, may I say, disdain. I came here legally and am extremely grateful for the privilege. Your comments were uncalled for.

I work in an industry relying on the automotive industry. My life is one minute at a time. There has been so many job cuts, but more are on the way.

That's my take too. It's not enough for something to be virulent. It has to be likewise deadly to accomplish the kind of disaster scenario listed in the Humble Opinion.

But but but, the article starts with "Scientists warned" ... So it must be true!

Someone should start an organization called Pfta: People For Tiny Animals. This group could push aggressively for the extinction of all large mammals. Their slogan could include catchy phrases with "Time for change", as long as no one asks for specifics. .... and they could also lobby the federal government to release funds to purchase every earth citizen a pair of charcoal-filtered underpants. As you know, like distributing condoms overseas, this would "reduce costs". I'm sure there are funds for that. All that's needed to get these tax-payer funds is to write a large bill that no one has time to read.

Long live the shrubs! Remember, if you toot, you pollute!