I don’t know how you reconcile Trumps position on illegal immigration with Carson’s:
“Is it moral for us, for example, to take advantage of cheap labor from illegal immigrants while denying them citizenship? I’m sure you can tell from the way I phrased the question that I believe we have taken the moral low road on this issue. Some segments of our economy would virtually collapse without these undocumented workers—we all know that—yet we continue to harass and deport many individuals who are simply seeking a better life for themselves and their families.”
Yes. I do agree that Carson’s position; as he stated it then is unacceptable to me, and would be to Trump and most conservatives. In the debate last night he did seem to modify it pointing out he had been to the border, saw the holes in what passes for a fence, as well as the human devastation caused by drugs,cartel gangs, and inadequate Border Patrol; in effect agreeing with Trump that a serious fence had to be built. That brought on a friendly exchange, chuckles,nods and pats by Trump, and a deferential grin by Carson. An effective border fence, of course, is only the fist step of many to reclaim control of our National sovereignty, and where Dr.Carson will wind-up on this we have yet to learn.
Trump is a very sharp guy though, and if he could co-op the candidate running second to him he would probably give it a try. Between the two of them, by Real Clear Politics polling averages, they accounted for well over 50% of likely primary voters. Only God Himself, of course, knows if this might be true or will be.
I will, however, be watching and listening carefully to see if the doctor’s positions become more conservative, and the distance between his and Donald Trump’s narrow.
Thanks for your very helpful reply.