Thread: Border Poll

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Congress is working toward passage of a new round of immigration reforms. What do you think the top immigration reform priority should be?

Choice Votes Percentage of 31730 Votes
Tighten border security. 5588 18%
Deport everyone who lives and works in the country illegally. 14987 47%
Toughen penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers. 4625 15%
Offer a program for willing workers and employers. 6530 21%



One of the more drastic measures promoted by politicians to end illegal immigration is the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico. What do you think of this idea?

Choice Votes Percentage of 12982 Votes
It's a great idea: The walls already in place in border cities aren't doing the job. 9372 72%
It's a bad idea: The wall would cost too much and make the United States look bad. 2386 18%
Ignore these politicians. 1224 9%

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One of the more drastic measures promoted by politicians to end illegal immigration is the construction of a wall between the United States and Mexico. What do you think of this idea?
Choice Votes Percentage of 14239 Votes
It's a great idea: The walls already in place in border cities aren't doing the job. 10331 73%
It's a bad idea: The wall would cost too much and make the United States look bad. 2582 18%
Ignore these politicians. 1326 9%
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Congress is working toward passage of a new round of immigration reforms. What do you think the top immigration reform priority should be?
Choice Votes Percentage of 34096 Votes
Tighten border security. 5975 18%
Deport everyone who lives and works in the country illegally. 16158 47%
Toughen penalties for employers who hire undocumented workers. 5026 15%
Offer a program for willing workers and employers. 6937 20%
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The second poll doesn't ask specific enough questions. If they don't close the border, we will be deporting MORE illegals. If they don't tighten up penalties against employers wil will be deporting MORE illegals. I'm going to try to vote for one of each except offer them amnesty.