I think what Trump is saying, is if someone is in our country now, and actually has a job they support themselves with, what is the point is deporting them?
They’ve already demonstrated their heart is in the right place. I say let those people stay, and work toward citizenship.
Just those who are working. If someone is in America on welfare, toss them the heck out. Every one of them.
But I think we should encourage everyone who actually wants to work, to work. That is a good thing, and makes our country stronger.
What is important however is we build the fence. Every single inch, of the border. Actually of the borders, but Canada isn’t nearly the issue Mexico is about illegal immigration at the moment.
Build the darn fence. Now.
But let’s not chase off the people who are here working. That is not good public relations, and besides they’re going about things the right way.
Just my opinion, but I say we pay attention to whether a person is here working, or here mooching.
Get rid of every one of the moochers.
But let’s keep the opportunity open for those contributing to our society.
Seal the border though. That is critical.
Now.
Trump wants to offer these “hard workers” a path to citizenship. Are you for that, too?
How about we take away EVERY magnet to them...ALL entitlements, jobs, etc. That will deport the millions who are “living in the shadows” (Ha! Shadows my foot!) Politicians are always saying...we can’t just round up 12 - 20M people and deport them. Well, this would do the trick.
Then, and only then, come up with a GUEST worker program ala pre-1965. This would allow American jobs to go to Americans, first.
And, finally, reform our welfare program (drug testing, time limits, etc). Why is THAT not a 2016 issue?? Once those that are being incented to keep their fat rears on their couches are forced to work, we’ll see just how many foreign laborers are truly needed, here.
The “hard working” Mexicans who wish to live here can then get in line and follow our traditional path to becoming citizens.