Thread: Americans Reject Immigration Amnesty Proposal

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July 8, 2005
Americans Reject Immigration Amnesty Proposal



(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Few adults in the U.S. believe their government should make it easier for illegal immigrants to become citizens, according to a poll by Gallup released by CNN and USA Today. 70 per cent of respondents reject a "blanket amnesty" in the United States.

In December 2003, U.S. president George W. Bush discussed his rationale on the issue, saying, "We need to have an immigration policy that helps match any willing employer with any willing employee, (but) this administration is firmly against blanket amnesty."

Support for a prospective amnesty varies across ethnic lines. While 70 per cent of Hispanic respondents support easing the existing regulations, only 30 per cent of African-Americans and 19 per cent of non-Hispanic whites concur.

In January 2004, Bush tabled his proposal for a major overhaul of the country’s immigration system. The plan includes a "temporary worker program" that would grant legal status to undocumented workers, who would pay taxes, be required to return to their home country after three years, and receive no special preference if they decide to apply for permanent citizenship.

In May, Arizona Republican senator John McCain and Massachusetts Democratic senator Edward Kennedy introduced legislation that seeks to create a program that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain legal work permits.

The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service estimates that more than 7 million illegal immigrants are currently living in the country. A recent report by the Pew Hispanic Center calculated the number of undocumented immigrants at 10.3 million. While California is home to most workers, Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina have the greatest rates of increase.

Polling Data

Do you think the United States should or should not make it easier for illegal immigrants to become citizens of the United States?

Yes
No

All respondents
28%
70%

Non-Hispanic whites
19%
79%

African-American
30%
67%

Hispanics
70%
28%



Source: Gallup / CNN / USA Today
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 2,264 American adultsâ€â€

COOL!!! OUTSTANDING GALLUP!!

What did you think, Americans were STUPID?

We're not, Dumbos!!

GET THE MANIAC OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE!

GET TROOPS TO THE BORDERS NOW!

DEPORT ILLEGAL ALIENS!

PROSECUTE VIOLATORS OF US IMMIGRATION LAW, US LABOR LAW, AND US CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS!

Great Post Brian 503a!! Keep up the Great Work for ALIPAC!

We appreciate news like this more than you can possibly imagine.

Right Guys?