Let's face it, Bush's record on enforcing our immigration laws is pathetic. Why should we believe that he will suddenly start prosecuting employers of illegal aliens, deporting illegal aliens, and complete building the border fence if the Shamnesty bill becomes law?
2007-06-19 02:36:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
As president, it is Bush's job to see that our national immigration laws are enforced. He appointed Alberto Gonzales as attorney General, and he can demand that more businesses that hire illegal aliens get prosecuted. Also, Bush could ask Congress for more money for ICE so that they can conduct more raids on busineses that hire illegal aliens, and deport more illegals.
2007-06-19 03:19:49 · update #1
Good answers! I use http://www.numbersusa.com/actionbuffet to contact politicians about the illegal immigratin issues.
2007-06-20 03:09:18 · update #2
There is no intention by Congress or Bush to enforce the new law laws in this bill. Certainly not securing the borders, or collecting the fees and fines from the illegals already here.
Immigration reform is a joke, it goes against the wishes of more than 70% of the american voters. It is our DUTY to keep phoning, faxing and emailing or congressional reps, and let them know we do not approve of what they are doing.
2007-06-19 03:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
First of all, we are yet to have a President who enforces immigration law. That is why we are in this mess to begin with. None of them from Clinton to Bush Sr. to Regan. Hell Reagan was the President the last time this amnesty bill came through. But none of the take the initiative and tell ICE or the INS to do anything about it. They don't want to hurt their precious chances to win the hispanic vote. Apparently the white vote and black vote matter no more, because these people are courting the hell out of hispanics. So don't be so quick to put all the blame on Bush, it is a democratic congress pushing this worthless bill, and Bush has decided to jump on the bandwagon. Its nice to see some bi-partisanship, but it would be even nicer to see it on something that will be good for the country. Thanks and have a nice day.
2007-06-19 09:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Read this then decide what should be done and why. Each state has it's own issue concerning illegal immigrants, most are not paying any attention because it is not a big concern there. Some states have strict requirements to receive govt assistance such as health care and Social Services so they do not have a problem with illegals getting free assistance. If you fine the companies and exuberant amount then they will close and for those that are legal or American will loose their jobs too. We already have too many of our jobs being outsourced to other countries and manufacturers moving to other countries thanks to NAFTA. Economics is the back bone of this country. Read this article and then think about the relevance to the current issue. It is the same today as it was 100 yrs ago.
2007-06-19 09:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Karma of the Poodle 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The immigration laws have not been enforced for decades, a tradition that Bush has continued.
I'm not pleased at all with his handling of illegal immigration, because, like those before him, he has failed to enforce the current laws.
The first aspect of any fix is to stop the incoming deluge of illegals, to control the inflow of legal immigrants, etc.
Until we have strong enforcement, nothing is going to stop the flood.
2007-06-19 10:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Disappointingly and (in my view) irrationally, President Bush seems determined to give the get this bill passed. We have enough laws on the books now to enforce and make a difference in our border security, but for some reason, Bush refuses to encourage enforcement of them. To me, the main slap in the face of the American people is to acknowlegde that he knows what they want, but ignores and insults those who put him in office (and ultimately, those who will end up paying the bills, whether the trespassers end up being tax burdens or terrorists).
2007-06-19 10:51:46 · answer #5 · answered by Edith B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It isn't JUST Bush's job to enforce immigration laws, but no, I don't think there is any better chance for new laws to be enforced when the old ones aren't.
2007-06-19 11:24:26 · answer #6 · answered by mikey 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, I do not, and that is precisely why I do not support this bogus amnesty bill.
In 1986, such an amnesty arrangement was made, predicated on the enforcement of immigration reforms -- and the result is that we now have about 12 more illegals in our country.
Enforcement first -- then, let's talk about additional reforms.
2007-06-19 10:33:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
No. He hasn't enforced the law in six years. Moreover, he's blackmailing Congress by refusing to enforce the law unless he gets a guest-invader program and amnesty.
2007-06-19 10:44:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
No, they aren't enforcing the laws we have now. Why would anyone think they will enforce new laws. When a law doesn't work because it is not enforced then why would anybody think a new law would work. This is a joke. PLEASE call your senator or congressman and tell him to vote no on this current amnesty bill and tell that sob to enforce the laws. Afterall it's their job.
2007-06-19 09:53:04 · answer #9 · answered by John Galt 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe he will. Mr. Bush has gone off the reservation with his position on immigration and border security.
2007-06-19 09:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by regerugged 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋