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Voters Understand the Immigration Debate; Politicians Don't

Frank130 Wrote: Apr 27, 2012 8:04 AM
I believe Scott Rasmussen is 100% on target. If we would only secure our borders FIRST (stop more illegal immigration), those here already with jobs who work hard, obey the rest of the law, have no criminal record & who have been here for a significant amount of time should be put on a path towards legal citizenship. Also, if there are jobs here NOBODY else wants to do (like farmworkers for less than official minimum wages), special worker permits should be offered to allow foreign workers to do those jobs legally. (The issue of ridiculously high minimum wages is another issue). Right now, the Federal Government is doing everything wrong & terrorist can easily cross into the USA to cause havoc.
James165 Wrote: Apr 27, 2012 8:47 AM
But many of those here are in jobs that Americans want and WILL do. Plus, any kind amnesty would be difficult to manage and regulate. If you think deporting several tens of millions would be a huge job (and it wouldn't come to that anyway) try figuring out who and how you identify those who would be "worthy". The over 10 million that would likely qualify would be harmful to our economy and unemployed. We need to think of our own first. Pass E-Verify, watch most deport, and don't do anything for who is left. They have disrespected our laws; no rewards for that.

As the U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with the Obama administration's challenge of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigration, the overall issue of immigration remains misunderstood by both political parties in Washington.

Many Washington Republicans confuse voter opposition to illegal immigration with opposition to all immigration. Their remarks often contain an ugly tone toward those who want to come to America.

Many Washington Democrats confuse public respect for hardworking immigrants with a belief that borders and immigration laws don't matter. Their remarks often contain an ugly tone toward those who believe the nation's immigration laws should be enforced.

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