Thread: Illegal aliens' numbers hurt states in Congress

Illegal aliens' numbers hurt states in Congress

Have you ever thought about exactly how the number of representatives from each state to the House of Representatives is determined? You don't have to worry about the number of representatives to the Senate; that is set in stone -- two from each state. The number of representatives of a particular state, however, is determined by the population of that state.

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required to count every person in the United States. That count determines the number of congressional representatives each state may have. Some states lose, while other states gain representatives.

The problem is the Census Bureau counts everyone, including illegal immigrants. A state that doesn't care about controlling illegal immigrants will gain strength in the House of Representatives. A state that tries to control illegal immigration may lose representatives because it is enforcing our laws. Congress needs to take a closer look at this issue.

This is only one reason we need to enforce our immigration laws. No matter which side of the fence you are on, our presidential candidates need to discuss this issue and inform the public as to what their positions are prior to the election in November.
If you are not aware of your candidate's position, please ask him or her. Be aware of it before you go to the polls in November. It is important to our nation.

J.R. LINDSEY
East China Township, MI - April 8
http://www.thetimesherald.com/apps/pbcs ... 14/OPINION

One more thing wrong with our government and how we are represented. How do so many "Smart" people make such stupid laws???

It hurts Americans that most are more aware of having only the amount of children we can afford. Although we could do much better.

The illegals just seem to reproduce like rabbits with no thoughts on how they will afford them. They just think, how can screw America into taking care of these kids! They feel entitled to our tax dollars and country. Birth control is the only thing those people should get FREE!!!

It's real a simply problem to solve . But with our screwed up government they'll spent 50 million on a study to do nothing .

I agree with "Worried" and would go a step further.

You want a real solution that appeases amnesty-advocates? How about we let any illegal stay that currently has no children and is willing to be sterilized? I know it sounds silly and the ACLU would be all over it. But it would cut back on the procreation part

Sorry, too much caffeine today...