Thread: Ethics debated in the reporting of illegal immigrants

Ethics debated in the reporting of illegal immigrants
Candidates’ responses draw attention to a national issue
SUSAN CARROLL

In a National Public Radio debate this week, Democratic candidates were asked a simple but provocative question — should American citizens turn in someone they know who’s an illegal immigrant?

The candidates for the Democratic nomination all said “no,â€

If I know for a FACT that someone is illegal, I call ICE. It's the right thing to do and completely ethical.

Originally Posted by miguelina

If I know for a FACT that someone is illegal, I call ICE. It's the right thing to do and completely ethical.

and what you should do as a patriotic American.

What a stupid survey this is. This is like asking if someone should or should not be turned in for committing a crime.
How can turning in criminals not be ethical?

As I recall, we are normally encouraged to report crime. I do not see why this area should be treated differently.

That any politician should suggest we not respect the laws they write and passed is beyond comprehension. The only basis they have for suggesting that is because they are against enforcement. Perhaps if they voted for the bill, they were willing to support portions that they agree with, but now suggest that we ignore the parts they do not agree with. Perhaps they only signed the bill in the first place because they wanted to look like they were for enforcement.

These politicians do not deserve a vote, since they only support a law for political reasons, and then expect us to not uphold the law like all others.