Thread: Why Illegal Aliens Must Be Licensed to Drive

By John W. Lillpop

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Liberal politicians in California have attempted on several occasions to grant driving privileges to illegal aliens, otherwise known as undocumented Democrats.

The leftist argument goes something like this: Illegal aliens are “good-hearted, hard-working” folk--even G.W. Bush says so--who are quite concerned about breaking California laws by driving without a license and insurance.

Think about it. California has about six million miscreants who have invaded America by crossing our borders illegally, and who have ignored all U.S. immigration laws.

These criminals access public services to which they are not entitled, evade both federal and state income taxes, and have overcrowded California prisons to the point where authorities are no longer able to effectively manage U.S. citizen inmates.

Illegal aliens have also forced hospitals and medical clinics into bankruptcy and out of business because those facilities are required to provide medical care regardless of ability to pay. Thus, facilities built for the care and treatment of U.S. citizens are no longer available to citizens.

Yet, liberals want thinking people to believe that illegal aliens simply want to do what is right in order to comply with the law?

Has human history ever recorded a more illogical, silly argument?

Actually, there is one argument that is nearly as foolish: Liberals who would grant driving privileges to illegal aliens are the same anarchists who vehemently oppose laws requiring positive identification at the voting polls.

In other words, if liberals had their way, illegal aliens would be licensed to drive to the polls, but would not be challenged before voting.

Of course, most, if not all, votes cast by illegal aliens would be for Democrats.

A right-wing cynic might speculate that opposition to positive voter ID is just another instance of Democrats eschewing the rule of law and democratic principles in order to gain partisan advantage.

OK, so call me a right-wing cynic.

To illegal aliens genuinely concerned about following the law, I have a perfectly logical suggestion: Head south, do not look back, do not come back, and do not write--even if you are able to!

Comprehende~?

Liberal politicians in California have attempted on several occasions to grant driving privileges to illegal aliens, otherwise known as undocumented Democrats.

Those Dems ripping Bush for his open borders policy seem to have short memories. They forget that the current stampede was initiated by Clinton just prior to the 1996 elections.

I have said before and say again, this not a partisan issue. We are being screwed by the leadership of both parties on this issue. The best answer is to vote based on the voting records of the individual politicians, ignoring the letter next to their names.

Originally Posted by CrocketsGhost

I have said before and say again, this not a partisan issue. We are being screwed by the leadership of both parties on this issue. The best answer is to vote based on the voting records of the individual politicians, ignoring the letter next to their names.

Yup, I have said the same exact thing. (R/D) are both traitors. McCain is leading one group and Kennedy the other.

I'd personally rather be driving next to an insured illegal than an uninsured illegal. Ask someone who has been hit by an uninsured illegal, they might think different as to granting licenses. Yes I understand they are here illegally, yet they are driving and they don't seem to be going anywhere for the moment except the streets and highways.

I'm wondering what makes these people think illegals will follow the rules by actually paying out of their own pockets for insurance, registrations, smog inspections, and license renewals?

I mean they don't folow our laws as it is, why would this be any different?

Originally Posted by Ladydrake

I'm wondering what makes these people think illegals will follow the rules by actually paying out of their own pockets for insurance, registrations, smog inspections, and license renewals?

I mean they don't folow our laws as it is, why would this be any different?

Because illegals might believe it may prevent them from being deported or at the very least less prone. Registration, smog inspections aren't an issue as most of the cars of illegals are registered (you can't be registered without a smog inspection). The problem is there isn't anyone available to pay for the damage to your vehicle when they hit you, except of course your insurance company and you.

I'd personally rather be driving next to an insured illegal than an uninsured illegal. Ask someone who has been hit by an uninsured illegal, they might think different as to granting licenses. Yes I understand they are here illegally, yet they are driving and they don't seem to be going anywhere for the moment except the streets and highways.

Wrong, a drivers license helps them to integrate deeper into the fabric of our society. Trust me, we don't want to give anything to encourage the illegal immigrants that are already here. We need to make their life as tough as humanly possible - that is the only way they'll be encouraged to self-deport. Giving illegal immigrants a drivers license is not a good idea.

Originally Posted by Gabriel

I'd personally rather be driving next to an insured illegal than an uninsured illegal. Ask someone who has been hit by an uninsured illegal, they might think different as to granting licenses. Yes I understand they are here illegally, yet they are driving and they don't seem to be going anywhere for the moment except the streets and highways.

Can't agree with you there. The uninsured dirtbag who hit me had a state-issued license. He had apparently paid his insurance just long enough to get his license and registration and then let the insurance lapse. One of my best friends is an insurance agent who has stopped advertizing in Spanish because he found that Hispanic customers rarely paid their second month's premiums. He says that many of them photocopy the binder and simply place an overlaid date on the expiration. Yes, that's fraud, but since the local governments rarely prosecute them for it, it's no big deal to them.

The long and short of it is that scofflaws are scofflaws. Granting them the privilege of licensure and by extension voter registration does nothing to make them safer or more responsible drivers. Anyone who believes otherwise is kidding himself.

Originally Posted by MW

I'd personally rather be driving next to an insured illegal than an uninsured illegal. Ask someone who has been hit by an uninsured illegal, they might think different as to granting licenses. Yes I understand they are here illegally, yet they are driving and they don't seem to be going anywhere for the moment except the streets and highways.

Wrong, a drivers license helps them to integrate deeper into the fabric of our society. Trust me, we don't want to give anything to encourage the illegal immigrants that are already here. We need to make their life as tough as humanly possible - that is the only way they'll be encouraged to self-deport. Giving illegal immigrants a drivers license is not a good idea.

Self-deport? Where they can make $5 a day in their own countries if they are lucky and drive new cars and own a home or at least live in a home here. That's wishful thinking . I would love to see the statistics on self deportation.

Self-deport? Where they can make $5 a day in their own countries if they are lucky and drive new cars and own a home or at least live in a home here. That's wishful thinking . I would love to see the statistics on self deportation.

I believe the figure was around 200,000 last year that went home voluntarily. With strong enforcement of EXISTING law that number would increase by an unknown factor, my guess would be a factor of 5, maybe even 10. With increased enforcement we'll have the added benefit of lesser numbers coming here to begin with.

Build the wall, deport them ALL!