Thread: Immigration reform is tough but needed

A libidiot trying to out-libidiot all the other libidiots:


Immigration reform is tough but needed

Illegal immigration is one of the most intractable problems this country faces because too many politicians fear an angry, vocal minority. Some elected officials wholeheartedly agree with these voters as well. So a combination of cowardice and animosity keeps Congress from passing comprehensive immigration reform.

Yet in poll after poll, a majority of Americans have recognized the need for a practical, humane new policy. Last spring, for example, a USA Today/Gallup poll found almost 80 percent of respondents favored giving illegal immigrants a chance to become citizens.

Still, weak job growth and stagnant wages stir fears that immigrants, legal and illegal, are taking jobs from native workers and driving down wages (though evidence of that is mixed).

This uneasy environment has led Democratic and Republican candidates alike first and foremost to emphasize their commitment to strengthening border security. Indeed, a secure border unquestionably is needed, and candidates know that stance will offend few constituents.
No one can pretend, however, that the border will be airtight. More fences, agents and high-tech surveillance will not stop everyone desperate to escape poverty in their home country. Current policy actually encourages illegal entry by setting unrealistically low limits on legal immigration, forcing years of waiting.

A border that is harder to cross also does nothing about the estimated 12 million people here illegally, except seal them inside the United States. A better choice is to provide a path to citizenship -- with penalties -- if they have maintained good records other than their illegal entry or overstayed visa. That will help end shameful, second-class treatment of individuals who contribute a great deal to the economy and their communities.

Nor would a tighter border meet the needs of employers for temporary and long-term workers, skilled and unskilled. Predictions of a deepening labor shortage as more baby boomers retire make it critical to devise a more flexible system that recognizes the realities of a global economy and a mobile work force. ...

And, finally, common humanity calls for allowing families to reunite.

Largely ignoring the problem for two decades has allowed it to reach dimensions that make it enormously difficult to tackle.

-- The Des Moines Register
http://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs ... 14/OPINION

COMMENTS:

Border security is the first step in immigration reform. The second is stiffer penalties on employers who hire illegals. The thrird is yet to be decided. I highly doubt that 80% of Americans believe that rewarding illegals with citizenship is a good idea! Illegals should never be offered citizenship unless they go home and get in line. All those who have committed crimes and have gone on welfare need to be deported. Those who have come here and worked and kept their nose clean should be allowed permenant resident status, but never citizenship. Those who so despised the laws and borders of this land should never be allowed to vote in an American election. That would be an insult to every legal immigrant and those men and women who fight and die to preserve our freedoms.

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:03 am

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The real number one enemy of the traitors in the United States Government is themselves and their actions of the past.

Why would anyone even consider negotiating with anyone that never gets around to keeping their word on any of the immigration laws of the past?

What would be the point?

This is like the people that got caught by their own rules while playing games as children. Every time they would get caught in one of their old rules they would start in on a big speech for a new rule. They never would pay up on being caught on the old rule.

No one plays with them long.

Just what are we still doing dealing with these liars?

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:20 am

Americans believe that rewarding illegals with citizenship is a good idea! Illegals should never be offered citizenship unless they go home and get in line.

Agree, along as they get in the REAL line, and not a special "pathway" line.

Just me, I don't think they deserve a place in the line.

They have already shown a disdain and disrespect for this country, it's people and it's laws. What makes anyone think they are going to suddenly be model citizens if given citizenship.

For future immigrants, I think they should have to attend some kind of school, either here or in their homeland - perhaps at our embassy that helps them get visas.

Those schools should be an overview of the main laws - and at least learn enough English to function and read signs. At least explain to them we have laws and they are to be obeyed - and ignorance will not always be believed as an excuse.

We have a three strikes and you are out law here in America that pertains to citizens - why do we allow others to have as many swings at the plate as they want.