Posted on 08/14/2011 7:12:33 PM PDT by Clairity
Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals
Q: Should undocumented immigrants all should be deported?
A: There is no way that in the US we would roundup every illegal immigrant - there are about 12 million of the illegal immigrants - not only economically is that just an impossibility but that's not a humane way anyway to deal with the issue.
Q: Do you then favor an amnesty for the 12 million undocumented immigrants?
A: No, I do not. Not total amnesty. You know, people have got to follow the rules. We have got to make sure that there is equal opportunity and those who are here legally should be first in line for services being provided and those opportunities that this great country provides.
Q: So you support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?
A: I do because I understand why people would want to be in America. To seek the safety and prosperity, the opportunities, the health that is here. It is so important that yes, people follow the rules so that people can be treated equally and fairly in this country.
Source: Univision Interview with Sarah Palin, by Jorge Ramos Oct 26, 2008
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Took no action on Alaska's "sanctuary cities" Lou Dobbs notes that at least two of Alaska's cities have been officially designated as sanctuary cities: "An August 14, 2006 report produced by the Congressional Research Service listed 31 cities and counties that have 'don't ask, don't tell' sanctuary policies in place. They [include] Anchorage, Alaska [and] Fairbanks, Alaska. Alaska and Oregon both have state-wide policies that forbid state agencies from using resources to enforce federal immigration law."
Apparently, this is by design from the highest levels.
In fact, a resolution to that effect was passed in the Alaska state legislature in 2003 (before Palin's election): "[Alaska] House Joint Resolution 22 - May 2003: Establishes that state agencies and instrumentalities may not use state resources or institutions for the enforcement of federal immigration laws, which are the responsibility of the federal government."
It’s not clear whether Gov. Palin has ever weighed in, pro or con, on Alaska’s sanctuary policies.
Source: Lou Dobbs reported on lafrontera.mojo4m.com Sep 5, 2006
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Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses
There has been an ongoing fight in Alaska over drivers' licenses for illegals. A bill banning drivers' licenses for illegals passed the Alaska state senate in 2003 [before Palin was elected governor]: "JUNEAU (AP) - The state Senate approved a bill that tightens the standards for getting a driver’s license by requiring applicants prove they are in the country legally and by placing time limits on licenses for legal aliens."
The measure did not pass into law. In any event, Palin's DMV subsequently tightened the administrative regulations on drivers' licenses, thereby giving rise to a lawsuit by some folks who found the new restrictions inconvenient.
After all my hard work to impress you, you go and accuse me of plagiarism? You wound me!
You and the other 87% enjoy your day, and your candidate’s loss.
Well, bless your heart. At least you've come up to accepting the fact that you're in the minority. You've got a ways to go with your political prognostication, though. It's still 180 degrees out of sync with reality. Gotta work on that.
See ya, toots!
Can’t keep it light, can you?
Ah well, at least you’re showing everyone your real face. There is something to be said for that.
Over and out.
You know what? I owe you an apology for that last post. It wasn’t meant for you. That was for a guy named Norm who has been harassing me all day. I got the posts confused, there have been so man. Sorry. Have a good night.
with obama the reason for them coming here does not exist.
“Should undocumented immigrants all should be deported?”
The very first question leads me to doubts as to the validity of this article....
You site “Univision” and Lou Dobbs as the sources, so that concludes my search for validity.
You know what is comical? It is that you admittedly posted this to try and drum up support for Perry, but the knowledgeable FReepers posted a lot of good information that has now removed him from my list. Your idiotic attempt actually has lost him a voter.
Working in IT, for a company that does a lot of outsourcing no less, I get to see the good and the bad of the tech skills immigration policy. It’s largely a separate debate from the illegal immigrant issue, because for the most part, the folks coming over here on H-1Bs are productive and keep their noses clean, and do provide value. The question with them is more, should we be bringing them over here to allow companies to save money when there’s domestic tech workers watching their unemployment run out? There’s no easy answer.
I am pessimistic that we have the political will to pull off mass deportation of illegals, even though we really should try. It could get very ugly. We do need Arizona-style or Alabama-style tough interior enforcement, PLUS a fully-build and strongly-manned border fence, PLUS heavy restrictions on the ability of illegals to gain any government aid. That’s just the bare minimum we should be talking about IMO. Until we get millions of the illegals that are here to self-deport, or throw them out if it comes to that, we can’t even talk about “path to citizenship” or any sort of work program. First we get the problem down to a manageable size, then we can talk about next steps. But the first step must, now and always, be border security and deterring illegals from trying entry, or staying if they get here.
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My remark about the Statue of Liberty is how it is used in the immigration debate. Just about every person who references it is leftwing on immigration. It’s just frustrating that with an issue as big and complex as immigration, some people actually think referencing the Statue of Liberty adds to the discussion.
And of course the Statue originally had nothing to do with immigration, so that makes it even worse. As I read some where else, it’s almost as if someone wrote an poem, put it in front of a statue, and now we can’t have a sane immigration policy because of it.
My remark about the Statue of Liberty is how it is used in the immigration debate. Just about every person who references it is leftwing on immigration. It’s just frustrating that with an issue as big and complex as immigration, some people actually think referencing the Statue of Liberty adds to the discussion.
And of course the Statue originally had nothing to do with immigration, so that makes it even worse. As I read some where else, it’s almost as if someone wrote an poem, put it in front of a statue, and now we can’t have a sane immigration policy because of it.
YES! Finally.... thank you for zotting the RINOsuck guy! I kept trying to zot him myself, but couldn’t find the zot button ;0)
And my magic powers have been all used up trying to zot the troll in the oval office.....
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