Immigration - June 2007

Letter Re: Immigration Issue June 12, 2007





The American people, regardless of political affiliation, have made it quite clear they are against the immigration legislation being proposed by our Congress, and have said so in VERY CLEAR and LOUD VOICES!

Those voices are not in agreement as regards the specifics of the issues, but they all know the lengthy and inconsistent bill has not been carefully assembled and most members of both houses of Congress have not yet studied it well enough to work out the contradictions that would have to be decided by the courts.

The desire of the President and our Congress to push through an ill-conceived law will cost America dearly now and far into the future.

This pending disaster MUST BE BLOCKED and our representatives must know that we the people must not be ignored. The message has been sent and will be sent again and if it is ignored. The people will know for certain that they have no representation. With no representation, we live in a state of TYRANNY.

Though there is not agreement on what should be done, we know that the political process including the selection of candidates is driven by money. We also know that illegal immigration is powered by money. Those benefiting from illegal immigration are those hiring the illegal immigrants and they are the same individuals financing and influencing our legislators to push through legislation that guarantees a supply of cheap labor. Such labor will result in suppression of wages for most Americans and loss of jobs for many.

A lesson taught by history will underscore the correct actions we should take, as well as highlight what is conspicuously missing in the current debate.

The Eisenhower administration instituted a policy that created an era that saw the lowest incidence of illegal immigration in the history of the U.S. That policy resulted in the prosecution, fining and in a few cases jailing of those who were hiring the illegal aliens.
When the word got out that the administration was serious, the jobs dried up and the “illegals” found their own way home at no cost to the taxpayer. That policy continued until it was changed during the Johnson administration. Why is that lesson now being ignored? I think the answer lies in the fifth paragraph.

Many of the immigrants now arriving in the U.S. do not truly want to become U.S. citizens. The evidence for that is very strong. We regularly see demonstrations aimed at changing our policy, our society, our laws and our language! If those demonstrators want those changes, why did they come here? The obvious answer is OPPORTUNITY.

We cannot accommodate everyone on earth who wants opportunity. The continental United States probably can’t house four billion people! Since the evidence shows that many immigrants really want opportunity, a quick look at what creates opportunity provides us with a solution to the problem.

The U.S. differs from most other American nations in one primary aspect. Our unusually wise and ethical Founding Fathers passed up the opportunity to set up their own positions as Royalty and instead fought off the temptation to be an elite group. They chose instead to set up a constitution that permits free enterprise and the ability of the worker to enjoy some of the fruits of his own labor. THAT is opportunity. (Today, a few may hate the Constitution for that very reason.)

Though the immediate securing of our borders is important for Homeland Security, it is of secondary importance in the legislation regarding immigration. Those protesting and demonstrating for the purpose of changing our society don’t want to be U.S. citizens and they would be better served by having the opportunity to enjoy prosperity at home. We must institute a policy that supports not just democracy in other nations but one that encourages those who want change to seek opportunities to correct dishonesty and elitism in their own societies, governments, military and police. They need free enterprise and ownership of their businesses. They desire the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labor, their society, their language and their families.

The benefits to all of us are several. It will help the economies of those societies and thereby level the “playing-field” from the viewpoint of business and economy. It will lessen the need or desire to “export” jobs to areas where wages are lower. It will take off some of the pressure created by a flood of immigrants who don’t really want to be part of our society. It will strengthen trading partners and reduce tyranny. It will enable us to accommodate those who truly WANT to be U.S. citizens.

There are many additional facets to the immigration issue, but I feel the above addresses issues not currently being considered in proposed legislation. Please DO NOT CONSIDER PASSING THE CURRRENT IMMIGRATION BILL. Put it on the shelf until better legislation and appropriate policy changes can be addressed.

2007-06-12 09:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Philip H 7

It seems we need a super hero to save the day.

2007-06-12 08:25:00 · 15 answers · asked by Marilyn T 7

Who out there thing Harry Reid is an idiot & should resign? He sure wouldn't be invited to join the Common Sense party, I would like to start.

2007-06-12 07:28:51 · 14 answers · asked by Job1000 4

Im hispanic, so yeah i stand up for my heritage, as i know so do you! but lately everyone has been up and talking about legalizing immigration. Personally i think we should because the U.S does need Mexican people to work..otherwise NOTHING GETS DONE!! what do you think?

2007-06-12 07:27:39 · 31 answers · asked by Squishy 2

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19190027/

What do you think? I know it isn't just a Repubilican issue, this is just focussing on his split in ideology with the party voters.

What do you think?

2007-06-12 07:01:02 · 3 answers · asked by DAR 7

Here are some facts you should know:
40% of all workers in L.A. County (L.A. County has 10 million people) are working for cash and not paying taxes. This was because they are predominantly illegal immigrants, working without a green card.
95% of warrants for murder in Los Angeles are for illegal aliens.
75% of people on the most wanted list in Los Angeles are illegal aliens.
Over 2/3’s of all births in Los Angeles County are to illegal alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal whose births were paid for by taxpayers.
Nearly 25% of all inmates in California detention centers are Mexican nationals here illegally.
Over 300,000 illegal aliens in Los Angeles County are living in garages.
The FBI reports half of all gang members in Los Angeles are most likely illegal aliens from south of the border.
Nearly 60% of all occupants of HUD properties are illegal.

2007-06-12 06:59:24 · 1 answers · asked by Steve C 7

So instead of coming up with some sort of reform that might toughen our borders and make it easier to track illegals everyone would rather it continue on the way it has…with nothing being done and no laws being enforced?? That is silent amnesty! So in reality all illegals and so called pro-illegals should be thanking you all for allowing them to stay here.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/08/AR2007060802399.html

2007-06-12 06:48:56 · 9 answers · asked by estephania2182 3

People say if we get rid of the illegals then no one will pick the cabbage and clean the chickens. I say we get rid of the illegals and put the prisoners to work - make they earn their keep in prison. This way you reduce the illegal population and make good use of those scum who are otherwise sitting in prison and sucking up our tax dollars.

2007-06-12 06:38:32 · 27 answers · asked by zeebus 3

I started to the conversion process in Chas. SC with a large community. Family crises arised and I had to pack up and move to Florida a part that has a tiny Jewish community. I have decided that I want to just move to Israel get converted there but is it possible ? Would anyone sponser me?

2007-06-12 06:16:27 · 1 answers · asked by Jackie C 3

where jason keeps coming back out of the water?

'what part of no amnesty dont you understand?

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2007-06-12 06:10:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister is engaged to an English man. She has been offered a position at her UK branch of her company. As of now they are working on her work visa. She just left to go to the UK on a holiday visa to meet her new family, and to see if she can get used to the UK (being a CA girl and all), When she got to the airport, it was one miscommunication after another with immigration. Basically they were convinced that she would start working before the visa was approved, and did not believe she was there to visit. They have stamped her passport with refused, and were not at liberty/able(?) to tell her fiance what will happen from there and when she can re-enter the country. She is on her flight back home now (she was detained for over 24 hours in a cold room), eventhough she was treated like a criminal, and treated harsh, she would still like to go back with her fiance, and meet her soon to be step son. Does anyone know what she will need to do before entering again? or how long she has 2 wait

2007-06-12 05:21:57 · 10 answers · asked by sjhockeyfan 3

Can drugs be deported like humans?

2007-06-12 05:17:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since this illegal invasion drugs are everywhere now, well for all you pro illegals here is some more destruction from south of the border, and just remember "these people only want a better life".

"Cheese heroin" is a blend of so-called black tar Mexican heroin and crushed over-the-counter medications that contain the antihistamine diphenhydramine, found in products such as Tylenol PM, police say. The sedative effects of the heroin and the nighttime sleep aids make for a deadly brew.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/12/cheese.heroin/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular

2007-06-12 05:06:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

and how can bush admin keep pushing this thing on us?

2007-06-12 04:58:45 · 16 answers · asked by ant c 1

YET Vatican City is encircled by walls and heaven is protected by Saint Peter's Gate?

2007-06-12 04:45:15 · 16 answers · asked by jck_kerouac 2

Can't say my reasons for wanting to go there but how would i go about it???
I live in the UK
Will it takes years and years???
Will i be able to or not???

2007-06-12 04:42:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 04:34:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cut a hand off? Indentured servitude to the person who’s ID they stole? Jail time? What would a fair punishment be? Should they have to payback the peoples who’s lives they have been stealing?
I’d love to hear from those PRO-ILLEGAL immigrant zealots that think that this isn’t a problem, and those who have run into legal or financial problems because some illegal(s) has been using their stolen ID.

2007-06-12 04:24:59 · 20 answers · asked by rayb1214 7

NO TO AMNESTY!!!

2007-06-12 04:06:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't buy it: despite what they say, this bill is a full amnesty to those who have broken the law.

Do you buy it?

2007-06-12 03:48:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Very interesting article publised in a prestigious magazine: Dont be afraid- get informed:



http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1630168,00.html?promoid=AOL

2007-06-12 03:25:18 · 11 answers · asked by If the mask fits... 5

Im 16 and am English. I want to go to the u.s to study history and law, but i want to stay after my studys are over and hopefully become a permanent resident, and eventually a citizen. Does anyone know what kind of visa i need and how to go about staying?

2007-06-12 03:02:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you're one of those Liberals always calling people who oppose illegal immigration bigots,doesn't it feel weird to be on the same side as Bush?

2007-06-12 02:43:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Many companies are hiring the cheapest labor they can find and don't care if the people are in the US illegally. They pay them dirty money that is not taxed - thereby depleting the social security system. They lower the standard of living and force honest companies who hire only legal citizens out of business.

I read another email from a man who is losing his home and his company because his landscaping company can't compete with illegal aliens who are hired into other landscaping companies for cheap labor. These companies are not reporting their earnings or wages paid to illegals who are getting increased take home pay because they are not paying taxes out of their earnings. They are leeches in our country - both the companies who hire illegals and the illegals.

Here is a list of known companies who use illegal aliens:
http://www.wehirealiens.com/browse/index.asp

Why are the companies not being fined and the illegals deported with penalties as required by law?

2007-06-12 02:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Naturescent 4

I watched a show on National Geo. last night, that said that when the Govt. restricted the sale of cold remedies to the public, the meth trade never slowed down due to the import of the drug from "mega labs" in Mexico that can mass produce a more pure product at a cheaper cost. They said that they use the established drug cartel routes to import it into the country. Thus, my question!

2007-06-12 02:04:26 · 16 answers · asked by KJ 4

I Love America, I want the rule of Law to be observed, I want
to be Free, to express my opinions, in English. I expect very
little in return. I expect our Congress to work for America, and
not do the Bidding of other Countries. Does that make me a
Racist, since when is Loving and wanting to Preserve
America become a crime?

2007-06-12 01:53:47 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous

What all is in the immigration bill? That all illegal immigrants would be granted citizenship and what else? And if they did this how would they get their papers? Come foward and admit to being illegally in the country? What about new immigrants after if this gets passed? And if it does get passed, how long would it take for it to be put into effect?

2007-06-12 01:31:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

There aren't enough workers to support Social Security when the waves of baby boomers retire. To keep Social Security alive, would an injection of working age people from a foreign country (such as Mexico) who begin paying into Social Security be the short-term or even long-term answer to our looming Social Security problem? What are your thoughts?

2007-06-11 23:57:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

We (in the EU) also have lots of them i do not hate them at all but i hate the fact that they come from latin America and get all benefits here + jobs for which they are not even qualified how does this work???? We also have gypsies and lots of chineese.....And you can imagine what I am talking about....But my question is which nationals are the biggest problem in USA???EXAMPLE If i came from EU to a job there would i be same as them???

2007-06-11 23:32:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Administration "More Determined Than Ever" To Pass Amnesty

Bush: "See You At The Bill Signing"

Bush and the Amnesty Senators are now preparing to bring the Bush-Kennedy Amnesty bill back for a vote immediately.

Yesterday, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez said the administration is “more determined than ever” to pass amnesty and Tony Snow added that the Senate “could wrap this up in two days.” Now, Bush has scheduled a meeting with Senate Republicans on Tuesday to plan strategy and Majority Leader Reid is saying he is ready to move the bill to a vote.

To add insult to injury, Bush then said of the bill: “I believe we can get it done,” Bush said of the immigration bill that has run into deep trouble on Capitol Hill. “I’ll see you at the bill signing.”

This is outrageous. Just last week, the American people soundly rejected Bush-Kennedy Amnesty.

2007-06-11 23:18:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous