White House verifies immigration review

The Washington Times ^ | December 12, 2003 | Jerry Seper

[yonif]

The White House yesterday said a new immigration review is under way that could lead to amnesty for millions of illegal aliens living and working in the United States.

Confirmation of the review came during a White House briefing, just two days after Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said during a town hall meeting in Miami that the government had to "afford some kind of legal status" to the 8 million to 12 million illegal aliens in the country.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

Don't waste your time. Party hacks will all expose themselves by now supporting amnesty in some form- rewarding criminals w citizenship.

None of them were for it until the admin floated the trial balloon. Now they say they will wait to judge. Next they will say the McCain plan is acceptable, there is no other choice, it is actually BENEFICIAL, and get with the program or be cast out.

[Central_Floridian]

The issue of illegals already inside the US aside, what do you think would be a good immigration policy?
Who should we let in?
From where should we let people in?
How many should be allowed entry?
What process should there be for gaining citizenship?

[TigersEye]

I certainly want the "Atzlanti" "activists" expelled from the United States. Every indication that I have seen is that they have no loyalty to this country nor respect for our rights.

Most of those activists are U.S. citizens. How do you propose to expel them without violating the Constitution? Charges of sedition and treason are hard to prove.

[William Terrell]

Do you think otherwise?

Yes. The nationalities you mention have come to this country legally. The recipients of this "amnesty" haven't.

[TigersEye]

If, however, you are busy applying your abilities elsewhere I suppose the INS could check the records of the country they are from, use polygraphs, or other time-tested methods.

Mexico doesn't have much in the way of records on dirt poor peasants. Polygraphs? How much would it cost to polygraph every one of several million people entering the U.S. each year.

Again, how do we apply this to the hundreds of thousands who sneak in at night and in the backs of trucks?

[Reagan Man]

>>>Thanks for the belly laugh....

You're welcome.

Joe, do yourself a favor and try reading things without getting so emotional. I don't know why this move is being made right now and neither do you. Hence my theory its a trial balloon. You want to disagree with me, fine, but instead of acting silly, offer something substantive. If this isn't a trial balloon, then what is it?

Btw, we're both opposed to amnesty and illegal immigration, or have you forgotten?

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Perhaps it is possible to use the primary season to send a strong signal that conservative votes cannot be taken for granted."

At the very least. If they are publicly floating these proposals, imagine what they support but will not unleash until after the election. I foolishly believed Bush would push a more conservative agenda after reelection. Now I know, without a doubt, that he will move even farther to the left. Hold on to your wallet.

And people use the excuse "He will appoint 1 or 2 conserv justices to the SC". He won't. He would select moderates.

But, it does not matter. Activist judges, by definition, will NEVER step down while Bush is president, even if for 4 more years. It is an impossible event, unless someone dies! A non issue.

[TigersEye]

If things were up to me no level of government would be in the business of giving away tax dollars to anybody.

Yet you are going to have us spend hundreds of millions to polygraph everyone who enters the country!?!

[TigersEye]

You said "how did the Eastern-Europeans, the Russians and the Vietnamese get here?" My understanding is that many didn't. They were killed by the dictators who siezed control of their countries.

I thought we were speaking of immigrants? You know; the ones who actually got here.

[taxed2death]

Two words:

Executive order.

[Joe Hadenuf]

This is a trial balloon sent up by the Bush administartion to see if amnesty is feasable in the current political atmostphere

You don't see the humor in this? I couldn't help it.

It sounds so funny, as this administration, and every senator, congressman, mayor, etc knows exactly how the American people feel about this. It's no secret. LOL!

[taxed2death]

Dane, I can't believe your post #52 & #53. You've slipped a cog or two. You used to make some pretty good arguments on other threads, although I rarely agreed with most of them. When it comes to the problem of illegals, you've dropped the ball.

[HiJinx]

Your list reflects my thinking almost exactly. The only thing I would add is make the employment verification system that is currently voluntary, mandatory.

Don't know if anyone has responded yet, but I just saw something in the last two or three days regarding that program...I think one of the funding bills passed by both houses recently continues it. Problem is, I also believe it is still voluntary. It ought to be like NICS for gun sales...no approval, no gun. No approval, no job.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"GOP dropping all the bombs this week to guage reaction... well before the election.

"I concur completely. These are hot and very complex issues, but these moves really appear to politically motivated."

I became convinced when:

1) Columnists in their back pocket played down or explained away these bombs.

2) A number of FReepers did the same thing, trying to silence any dissent.

It is clearly a coordinated 'push'.

[Klickitat]

Yes there were several threads on the subject here's one: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1025355/posts It is voluntary and has been expanded to all 50 states. We are already required to provide proof of identity and a social security card when hired into a new job. It makes sense to have a system to verify that the proofs offered are legitimate.

[jeremiah]

It seems to me that a govt, of which GW is executive, that can enforce a drinking age of 21, a speed limit of 55 and pull the strings of the education marionette, can force compliance on such a simple matter as this. It just takes the will, the act of compliance by local municipalities will follow. Cut off federal funds, the mayors will bow to Washington DC, as they are trained to.

[taxed2death]

..kinda funny "understand the Constitution".

Someone needs to ed-ja-ma-cayte GWB on the part of the Constitution regarding protecting our borders from foreign invaders. Little Shrub must've been noddin' off during that 6th grade civics lesson.

[adam_az]

How about enforcing the existing laws, and seeing how that works out?

The problem isn't with the laws - it's with the political will to enforce any immigration policy other than amnesty.

[Central_Floridian]

I believe that immigrants should pay reasonable fees for whatever costs they incur.
I would like the borders effectively sealed. The way anyone can simply walk into the US with almost anything is a major breach of security.

[Reagan Man]

>>>You don't see the humor in this? I couldn't help it.

From your point of view, I guess it caught your funnybone and you got carried away a bit. But I was dead serious and tried to give a rational theory for WTF is going on here.

Don't tell me, I never show up on "these" threads --- the immigration threads --- and then make fun of my posts. Come on Joe. Save that crap for the people who favor amnesty and support open borders.