Thread: Controlling Border Important for Most Americans

Controlling Border Important for Most Americans
June 23, 2008

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States have a clear idea of what the most important goal of their immigration policy should be, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 63 per cent of respondents believe gaining control of the border should be a priority, while 28 per cent would prefer to legalize the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States.

In March 2006, the Pew Hispanic Center calculated the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. at somewhere between 11.5 million to 12 million.

In May 2006, U.S. president George W. Bush addressed the nation to discuss his immigration proposals. Bush outlined five clear objectives: securing the borders, creating a temporary worker program, holding employers to account for the workers they hire, allowing illegal immigrants "who have roots" in the country to apply for citizenship, and helping newcomers assimilate into American society.

On Jun. 18, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson questioned the efficacy of erecting a new border fence, saying, "I believe that if you build a 12-foot wall, pretty soon they’ll start making 13-foot ladders."

Polling Data

Which is more important? Gaining control of the border or legalizing the status of undocumented workers already living in the United States?

Gaining control of the border
63%

Legalizing undocumented workers
28%

Not sure
8%


Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 likely American voters, conducted on Jun. 10, 2008. Margin of error is 3 per cent.

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100% have to go back home and twelve months later they can ask to reenter legally.

Otherwise, lock them up, ship them home, next time jail time for reentering illegally after being deported.

GO AMERICA! Now call your Governors, state representatives and senators, Sheriff's and Congresspersons and tell them how you feel and that you want our borders secured now!