Why has our government failed immigration control?

Question

Seems we had problems for some time before and now-so what actions have been taken? Are all countries facing this? What should be? Any personal opinions or comments on any of the questions welcomed.

some great answers

Answer 1

The short answer?: Follow the votes...

Look, both parties are refusing to do anything of substance to stop the flow of criminals to our borders, and they're doing even less to stop those criminals who are already here.

The Demoncrats won't do anything. Why? They support the "plight" of the illegal alien criminals, INSTANT minority vote!

The Republicants won't do anything. Why? It's all in Bush's speech. They CLAIM that our economy NEEDS labor provided by criminals, that they're doing jobs Americans won't do. They're looking out for the CORPERATE interests...

The only country that's done ANYTHING of substance is the United States, and it hasn't been the government but the PEOPLE, the "Minute Men."

What should be done? I don't think it's practical to deport 12,000,000 people. No one really does. But let's start by securing our borders and enforcing the laws we have. We'll have to do this alone, as Mexico's government only serves to make the problem worse. Stop the flow of new criminals across our borders. Next, let's start pushing penalties on companies that knowingly hire illegal aliens. Dry up the water hole so to speak, and you'll have less of a reason for criminals to step foot across our border. Detain KNOWN illegals, and require them to return to their country of origin before beginning the process of citizenship. DO NOT reward criminal behavior. Thirdly, enforce a nation-wide minimum-wage. NO MORE SUB-MINIMUM WAGE JOBS FOR ILLEGALS! If they're going to do the work, they're going to get paid just like anyone else... No more artificial lowering of wages. Fourth, require that an ID of some kind is required when applying for programs like Social Security, etc. The government programs are here to be used for AMERICAN CITIZENS, not for illegal criminals. Require photo IDs at polling places to prevent illegal aliens from voting. Finally, once the nation has been secured from the threat, begin to work at making immigration more accessible and the process more expedient.

Anyway, I know this post was long but... Well... It's an issue I feel strongly on. XD

Answer 2

I think the problem is that we have gone for so long without enforcing our own laws, that now it has gotten out of control and seems almost impossible to stop. There are quite a few rational, reasable solutions and Ive read some really drastic ones on here as well, which do you find more likely to work? I do think, however, that one should accept the fact that no matter what actions are taken on this issue, illegal immigration will never be completely obliterated, for that reason, both sides need to come together to come up with a solution. I, myself, after having befriended people on both sides have found that for the most part everybody has kind of the same idea of what should and could be done, the problem is that the two sides are not working together to achieve this. Just my opinion.

Answer 3

When you say "fail" you are automatically implying there was a goal or goals to be failed. However, these goals may not be clear, much less agreed upon by consensus or unqualified majority. As examples of reasonable goals, you could name: security, economy and humanitarians reasons, among others.

Are these goals being achieved? Well, at least in part, it obviously depends on who's criteria you use. For one, the economic goal is certainly not being achieved if you ask someone who has lost their job or depends heavily on government transfers. However, it might be considered satisfactorily achieved if you are a mainly a consumer or employer of under skilled labor. Arguably, the loose enforcement and "look the other way" policies may have saved entire productive chains, and with them, several tax paying jobs.

As to the other goals... I probably have bored you more than I have bored myself.

Answer 4

Immigration issues or problems are as old as boarders. Historically we have had the same complaints about every group of "illegals' to ever come to America.
In the 20's & 30's we had A LOT of Italians coming here. Are you old enough to remember the slang term "wops" for the Itailans? Well, it was as common as the term "beaners" today. It all started because they were coming here With Out Paper. W.O.P.S. Which is essentially the very same issue we have with the Mexicans today.
We let the Itailans in, we let the Irish in, and the Viatmeese. And, we gave them amenesty.

This isn't a New problem. Al though the hate that is generated and propogated towards Latin Americans rivlas our distane for the Black's. This is have personally expericned simply because my husband is Mexican.

Answer 5

The U.S. is facing a situation that has never been properly resolved. It continues to be glossed over and over without any real resolutions. The U.S. is not alone in its immigration issues; quite a number have similar issues.

Switzerland is now one of the most favored of all European destinations for immigrants, who make up a steadily increasing 20% of this alpine country's population, and this alarms the Swiss. The populous recently voted to cut the ratio of foreigners back to 18%, which means the expulsion of thousands of legal residents is imminent. Switzerland is scrambling to cut back on immigration, both legal and illegal.

I think illegal immigrants should be given the opportunity to become citizens, if they do not wish to become permanent citizens they should be asked to leave. Another opinion I have is that they (illegal immigrants) provide a lot of services that common citizens and legal immigrants do not want. They're an integral part of the framework of American society.

Answer 6

Because our government does not have the interest of the American people in mind. They bow down to corporations and special interests groups far too much.

It bothers me that we allow our nation to be disrespected so much. I drew the line when illegal aliens came here uninvited and demanded they have rights or amnesty granted. We know where they are employed; why our government continues to ignore them is beyond any reasoning.

True leaders no longer exist for the people. I am still waiting to be surprised by someone who stands for the American people and what they want. We deserve it by now..

Answer 7

Hey Evel Man, if you want to live in a tent and hunt buffalo on horseback, then I agree that the Europeans took away from the Native Americans. But you are using a computer and enjoying countless other luxuries that were made possible by the Europeans forming this country (the "United States") and introducing technology and progress-- something you would NOT be enjoying had North America remained in Native American hands.

Answer 8

I think the government should stop and consider that we are all illegals and that the aborigines never asked us to come here yet we took over and beat them back and betrayed them..We all come from a long line of immigrants and doesn't it say at Ellis Island ,bring us your poor your desperate,your lonely are something like that .Come on.. open the doors whats the worst that could happen other than giving someone that cares about working a chance to live a descent life.. Its all about the human race not a color ..and when the government realizes that it will be too late.. But hopefully someone will turn a light on in their head and say omg ..we are illegals too and we are pushing people away ..come on.. do unto others. ok?

Answer 9

Failed because:
1. Wants to send Nat'l Guard but they're in Iraq.
2. Wants to build fence but can't get anybody to build it cuz he has no Mexicans left. (shot by super-patriotic neocons in Texas)
3. Wants to put up cameras and sum other sh** but all technology manufactureres are in Japan and he doesn't wanna buy from there for fear of seeming unpatriotic and anti-american.
4. Wants to do some **** with the visas but the TSA and Dept. of Homeland security's shi**y personnel has lost 'em all.

Answer 10

Our government continues to suffer from a lack of “sensible leadership” and bad policy management. The bureaucracy has become too large, too focused on special interests and too unresponsive to it citizens. The primary reason for failure to control immigration is the direct result of our government’s complacency in protecting our borders and the desire for cheap labor. Follow the money and you will see who is responsible.

The U.S. Senate is moving immigration reform up on its “to do” list for 2007. The lobbyists supporting big business are lining up to support amnesty provisions and to increase the availability of cheap foreign labor at the expense of American workers.

It appears that immigration control is the not what government wants. It’s truly a shame to watch our elected officials cave into the special interest groups and selfish big business on this one. America will not be safer or wealthier as the result of an immigration policy that promulgates “low wages”, illegitimacy, corruption and a degradation of citizenship and loyalty to American culture and values.

It’s time for “sensible immigration” reform that works to promote the values and economic benefit of the American citizens that have labored, supported and bled for America. America should not be sold out for cheap foreign labor and something as bizarre and unmerited as “amnesty” for lawbreakers and trespassers.