There has been quite a debate over Immigration since Arizona passed their State Law on the subject. My own take is that Arizona should have never had to consider this Legislation. The fact is that the U.S. Government failed miserably, as usual, in solving the problem of illegal immigration. The second point is that this law mimics almost word for word, the Federal Law, which it had to do in order to pass Constitutional muster. The Spin placed on it is disgusting! Where were all of the people protesting the Federal Law? The simple fact is that no one worried about the Federal Law because they knew that it wouldn’t be enforced anyway.
The Solution
Before the U.S. can have a meaningful immigration program, we MUST secure our borders! Not only to enforce immigration but to keep the bad guys out (Terrorist). Once the borders are secured, then we can address immigration. The U.S. was founded on immigrants and I wholeheartedly support a path to Immigration and eventual Citizenship for those that choose to do so. I don’t believe in the “Anchor Baby” interpretation of the Constitution and feel that it needs addressed. If you are an illegal alien, then your offspring should also be considered illegal. The Immigration Law should address illegal aliens that voluntarily turn themselves in to become Legal Immigrants. Not to be confused with Amnesty, this program should recognize that these people are seeking to live within the law and provide a way to do so. A thorough background check and modest penalties should be imposed. If the alien has been in trouble with the law or they refuse to pay the penalties, they should be deported. Any alien that refuses to follow the law should be deported.
On the flip side of the coin, our Immigration Laws are daunting to say the least. The Government should streamline the process, simplify it, and get rid of the lottery system currently employed now. Our potential immigrants should be able to participate in the process without the need for miles of red tape and endless legal cost. Read about a victim of the system here
A final word to those who are protesting! Before you go out and protest, educate yourself. Review both the Federal Laws and the new Arizona State Law. Make sure you’re not part of the Mob Mentality that usually has alterer motives that preys upon fear and hysteria. Don’t resort to violence as it poisons the message and reduces you to nothing more than a criminal.
