Saying that you are unhappy with the Government is perhaps the MOST American thing people can do. Protests were without violence and showed a passion for the American Spirit. Children should see such an act of patriotism. 
 
The shutdown is because a certain group has been on "vacation" for weeks rather than doing their job. 
 
Illegal immigrants do not qualify for benefits, nor is that proposed in ANY PAPERWORK. Now, before you sputter, yes, some states offer emergency and pregnancy care, but it's on their dime, not the federal government.  
 
If you took two minutes to turn off Faux news, you'd know the goal is extending the ACA for AMERICANS who need medical coverage. I would think you'd be happy about that - you know... keeping people healthy? 
 
Please link to any verifiable, reputable link showing anyone vying for higher taxes to pay for immigrants (I'll wait).  
 
If people like you who prefer a dictatorship without checks and balances, respect for the Consitution, and separation of powers, get their way, YOU will be the ones who kill America. 
 
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