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To: FITZ
Maybe it could be good if all the non-violent criminals who aren't citizens are immediately deported and permanently banned from legal re-entry or legal residency.

I'm not sure anyone would disagree with that.

Immigration is of course another issue in which the public is being taken for a ride. Politicians of both parties pretend to be opposed to illegal immigration, but enough politicians of both parties either quietly believe or are paid to quietly believe that illegal immigrants are a net boon to our economy as a whole or are at least crucial to those sectors of our economy who pay these politicians to think that way. As a result, very few politicians are willing to take the step (heavy employer sanctions) that would be required to really curtail illegal immigration. Instead, we have politicians who pander to the public by proposing walls and troops along our borders - "solutions" they know will not interfere with the economic needs of their patrons. Right now, of course, the public is being prepared for an upgrade in the status of illegal immigrants. That's always a tricky one, but don't underestimate our politicians - these guys are good! LOL.

20 posted on 12/27/2003 11:06:29 AM PST by Scenic Sounds (Sí, estamos libres sonreír otra vez - ahora y siempre.)
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To: Scenic Sounds
I think all the crime-committing immigrants should get deported --- don't limit it to the illegals but those who are here legally that got involved in some kind of crime and are now in prison. Any of the "dual-citizens" also --- just send them back if they're not working out.
23 posted on 12/27/2003 11:12:43 AM PST by FITZ
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