Thread: Straight Talk About Jews And Immigration

February 2, 2010
Straight Talk About Jews And Immigration

by Stephen Steinlight
Special To The Jewish Week


Defying conventional wisdom, a recent public opinion survey reveals an historic shift in American-Jewish opinion on immigration, marking the end of consensus on what seemed an iconic allegiance, absolute and immutable. The ascending trend is support for immigration law enforcement, not illegal immigration. Nostalgia for a mythologized past is being superseded by concern about America’s future.
Conducted by Zogby for the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) and released late December, “Religious Leaders Versus Members: An Examination of Contrasting Views on Immigrationâ€

Bingo! Economic migrants is what the majority of illegals are nowadays. Economic migrants are doing their best to slap us for xenophobia and not commiserating with them just trying to find a better life, and they are supported by factions that think it is just wonderful to bring over their cousins, legally or illegally. I am so tired of being known as a taxpayer that provides the golden goose providing all to people with no respect or understanding for this country or what it stands for.
Too many legal immigrants, that went through the process, are telling me that this was not the America they expected, and no matter what religion or ethnicity, they take pride in being Americans. It is time they speak up, as they are also damaged and insulted in this debate over amnesty.

Originally Posted by vortex

Too many legal immigrants, that went through the process, are telling me that this was not the America they expected, and no matter what religion or ethnicity, they take pride in being Americans. It is time they speak up, as they are also damaged and insulted in this debate over amnesty.

Check out Immigrant Rights Foundation .org.