I do not support a "pathway to citizenship" or "amnesty." We are a nation of laws, and when those laws are violated, there is a price that needs to be paid. However, we must also acknowledge that these people have lived in our communities for years and are a vital part of many farms and businesses right here in the 2nd District.
I believe that in addition to securing our borders, the best course of action is one that provides an earned legal work status that would not be given indiscriminately. Instead, it would be contingent on some combination of paying a penalty, admitting to violating the law, and verifying identity....
Sounds pretty logical to me.
Of course the devil is in the details.
I think NC Governor Pat McCrory would be a better candidate than Walker or Jindal.
Ellmers and Cantor are being primaried by Economists on amnesty.
http://dailycaller.com/2014/01/27/ellmers-backs-conditional-amnesty-fuels-primary-challenge/
http://www.fayobserver.com/opinion/news_columns/article_c0799c68-2bad-5566-b02e-d4b57a749eb6.html
I believe that in addition to securing our borders, the best course of action is one that provides an earned legal work status that would not be given indiscriminately. Instead, it would be contingent on some combination of paying a penalty, admitting to violating the law, and verifying identity. Only after this legal work status is obtained can individuals have the opportunity to begin the naturalization process - if that is their choice. They do not go to the “front of the line,” nor do they receive special treatment.