Have you seen this yet? Why do you think action is suddenly required?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060924/ap_on_go_co/congress_immigration;_ylt=ArPQNqjWmDyi1wZuKM8fJQys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3OTB1amhuBHNlYwNtdHM-
From the article;

"With no prospects this year for passing broader immigration changes, House GOP leaders said taking action to seal the border was a matter of urgency. Some GOP lawmakers including Sen. Arlen Specter (news, bio, voting record), R-Pa., however, have said they're not sure immigration could be addressed "on a piecemeal basis."

Frist said he is willing to push ahead with a narrower version favored by House Republicans. Even so, action may not be possible before the November elections, he said, blaming Democrats.

"If you're going to address immigration reform, you have to first and foremost secure our borders," he said on ABC's "This Week." "What I've done, and hopefully what we'll be voting on the floor of the Senate this week, is take the common parts of the House bill and the common parts of the Senate bill."

LMAO!!! Garden slugs!!

Answer 1

Why indeed? Possibly because its not Washington making this such a big issue in November, But the American people who have decided they have had enough, and are beginning to make their reps and congressman understand that We the People want to see something done about it.Sen, Specter is obviously using his power to begin to make such reforms happen, By firstly securing the border(s).AMERICA IN ACTION!

Answer 2

Why is it that everyone thinks that we can address illegal immigration by securing the borders? We have already built a fence along the California border which has just forced people to cross along the Arizona border. Is it realistic that we will build a 2,000 mile wide fence across the U.S. Mexico boder??? Remember, all the 9/11 highjackers did not cross into the U.S. illegally, they came here on U.S. issued visas. Plus, 40-60% of all illegals in the US, initially come to the U.S. legally and then overstay after their valid visas expire.

So the real issue we should all be asking politicians is why they do not focus on enforcing labor laws. If we crack down on employers who hire illegals, which to this point we have done little of, then this would at least address the "pull" factor. If employers are unwilling to hire illegals, then there would be no jobs and inevitably less people would come across the border. As long as there are jobs to be had and $$ to be made, people will figure out a way to come to the U.S. illegally.

Answer 3

I am a registered Democrat and I am ashamed to be so.
I am no lover of Republicans but from where I sit, I see the Republicans being more real about the immigration thing than the Democrats. The Democrats are only looking to add more votes by amnestying millions who will favor their positions generally and get them elected.
Tail wagging the dog to me.
We can't really trust the Repuplicans as they have their own form of corruption in hand. All we can hope for is to vote Rep. and sit on the SOB's to make sure the Illegal Immigration issue is address and a solution/'s put into effect.

Answer 4

My question is how long they're going to drag this business out.
They know there's a problem, the majority have made it pretty plain that the best place to start with it all is with a border fence.
So, if you've got a general consensus on what needs to be done, the next thing you do is call Acme Fencing Company, and order what you need, and build the damn thing.

But, you've got your progress, and you've got your Congress, and you've got your ACLU, and the legions of other legal eagles that're going to milk this one for every peso they think it's worth, and this Congress is likely going to go out of session and leave the answer half-finished for the next Congress to deal with.
Meanwhile, 50k people a month will be headed north from Mexico during the recess....a garden slug could hot-lap these guys! LOL

Answer 5

Frist put in some amendment to the House bill and I couldn't call it up to see if it was more than just to expedite it. If by common elements he means he is going to vote on 300 miles of fence (rather than the House 700 miles) with required 'consultation with Mexico' first (rather than waiver of study requirements), he is going to have his head handed to him.

Answer 6

I think we should be more worried about why the immigration smoke-screen/election staging gets so much more coverage than the continued attacks on the Constitution.

Answer 7

so NOW we want to seal our borders because of "immigration" shouldnt we have been doing this in order to protect ourselves from "terrorism" many years ago?? why does this issue stink of rascism?

Answer 8

They think that nothing has been done, ever, and that it's time for action. Plus, it's a good vote getter.

Answer 9

Well, this should be interesting to watch unfold, keep me informed if you are able to.