what can we do about the ridiculous immigration problem we have here ?

Question

would you support putting pressure on the governments in latin america to stop all these people from coming here. this debate is about as as much as a human issue as it is an economical one. i think many people would do whatever they had to do in order to grant their children a better life. unfortunately they are doing it illegally. why dont we put more pressure on their gov to help stop this prob. i think if they had a choice they would rather stay in their countries than come here if the situation was better where they are from. anyway thats my solution wuts yours

Answer 1

Here the way we FIX it!!!


Enforce employer sanctions. The law making it illegal to hire an illegal alien has been on the books since 1986, but has rarely been enforced. The government must implement a consistent policy of enforcement against employers that includes stiff fines and even criminal prosecution of employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens and engage in document fraud or identity fraud. As jobs for illegal aliens dry up, many will return home voluntarily.

End document fraud and implement REAL ID. In 2004 Congress passed and the president signed legislation to secure our nation’s vital identity documents and records, known as REAL ID. Without secure, verifiable documents, preventing immigration fraud is impossible. REAL ID is being thwarted by bureaucratic foot-dragging as some state agencies claim they will not be able to comply until 2018. It took seven years from the time President Kennedy committed this nation to putting a man on the moon to the accomplishment of that goal. It is simply unacceptable that it should take twice that long to implement a program that secures our vital documents.

Implement an electronic employment verification system. A secure, verifiable work authorization system was called for in the 1986 immigration law and reinforced by legislation in 1996. While Congress did not specify a precise verification system, they have already twice authorized that one be developed. If credit card companies, banks and countless other private enterprises can run millions of verifications every single day from anywhere on the planet, there is no technological reason why we cannot have a system in place that verifies the eligibility of a much small number of people who get hired on any given day.

Construct the border security fence. In October 2006, President Bush signed a bill authorizing the construction of some 700 miles of fencing along our southern border. So far 11 miles have been built and the new congressional leadership has indicated that they may not fund the rest. Security fences are effective as part of an overall strategy that also removes the incentive to enter the country illegally.

Fully fund the Border Patrol. The current authorization for Border Patrol officers is 18,000 by the end of FY 2008. Congress must appropriate the funds to fully staff this vital component of our homeland security effort.

Fully fund border security technology. Congress has committed to a variety of technology-based security measures. Lighting, sensors, night vision devises and the like would vastly enhance the capability of the Border Patrol officers to detect, locate and apprehend illegal entrants. In addition, a data base that includes biometric information on all people apprehended entering the country illegally would allow border security agencies to better identify the people they apprehend.

Increase interior enforcement. Finding, apprehending and removing illegal aliens who are already in the interior of the country is a critical component to reducing the illegal population. Congress has authorized 7,000 agents to be dedicated to interior immigration enforcement. Like any other type of lawbreaker, immigration law violators must be aware that there is a chance the law will be enforced.

Increase cooperation with local law enforcement. In 1996, Congress passed and President Clinton signed a law authorizing training for local police in the area of immigration law enforcement. Wide implementation of this program would exponentially increase the ability of federal immigration authorities to find and remove illegal aliens.

Fund increases in detention facilities. Congress and the Bush Administration have repeatedly stated their commitment to ending the catch-and-release program for illegal immigrants from distant countries. Illegal aliens, when apprehended, must be detained until their deportation proceedings are completed, and then removed promptly if a deportation order is issued.

Increase deportations. Nobody claims that 12 or 15 million illegal aliens can be deported, but deportation must be a component of a comprehensive enforcement strategy. Existing laws already authorize the government to deport aliens who are in the country without authorization.

Fully implement the entry/exit system. A sizeable percentage of illegal aliens in the U.S. did not illegally sneak across the border. They arrived on valid visas and overstayed. In order to know who has overstayed a visa, we must have some record of who has left the country. Congress has already established a requirement that data be collected on people who enter the country and then matched with data as people leave the country. Congress can and must exercise oversight to ensure this program is fully and rapidly implemented.

Answer 2

Unfortunately wwe must rely on our lawmakers, beauracrats and politicians to correct this injustice.

Vote out every open borders, anti-American politician!!! That is the only thing that will get their attention. We need to make the politicians running for president articulate what they plan to do about the issue. So far Clinton, McCain and Obama have voted for open borders, huge increases in legal immigration and illegal alien amnesty several times. Guiliani was mayor of a sanctuary city and Romney flip flops. We don't have but a few choices if we want control of our borders. Unless you want this countries population to be more then 500 million within a few years you need to vote for the right person.

Answer 3

First we need to stop the blame game. Too often the blame is placed on the illegal immigrant who is usually, though not always being lured accross the border by promises of a better life. Industires that hire illegals should be fined severely and the funds used to transport the illegal workers back to their native countries.
I find it odd that the media and government sources can give a count of how many illegals are in the U.S. right now, but somehow they can't seem to find these same people to deport them.

Answer 4

EW has called it perfectly. Only one comment, have you seen a photo of the border fence? It is more like a ladder it is designed for climbing. The fence should be cantilevered to the southern border with several rows of razor wire on top. As is the fence is straight up with many hand and foot hold built in.

Answer 5

possibly the answer IS to go away it on my own. do you recognize of a answer which could particularly restore it? No immigration limit has worked everywhere in the international to maintain out human beings desperate to get in. besides present day immigration themes are distractions for the so-called warfare in Iraq.

Answer 6

It would do no good to put pressure on another government to stop people from leaving their countries. Most of the people who are leaving do not contribute to the good of the country and commit criminal acts. They are glad to see them go. Heck, they encourage them to go. We are the dumping ground for other country's undesirables.

EW - Have you put in your bid to run for president yet? You have my vote.

Answer 7

Pass Immigration Reform.

Answer 8

We need to put presure on our own government in the States to quit giving Illegals what ever they wont.

Answer 9

It is their government that is sending them here! It is not our job to find solutions for other countries.

Answer 10

Close the borders