[Peach]

There are many good argument to be made about immigration on both sides of the issue and I understand your concerns regarding the matter.

However, to visit a thread that has some GOOD economic news and make a statement about immigration without facts and numbers to back it up does us little good.

I would like to see Freepers who are concerned about immigration, legitimate concerns surely, write letters to both the administration and to their newspapers. So far this immigration plan of the president's is merely a plan - it's not set in stone YET. Facts and numbers can change minds, even at the highest level of our government.

[MoodyBlu]

Excellent, excellent letter! I have the desire, not the ability, to put into words what you did.

would like to see Freepers who are concerned about immigration, legitimate concerns surely, write letters to both the administration and to their newspapers. So far this immigration plan of the president's is merely a plan - it's not set in stone YET. Facts and numbers can change minds, even at the highest level of our government.

Exactly. Every proposal is the initial marker. I am amazed how people get all bent out of shape with just a proposal. This immigration thing will have to be worked through Congress and if any legislation makes it to the signature stage, I feel it will be in the best interst of the country (an act of faith on my part considering some of the legislation we have seen the past 2 years).

MoodyBlu

[tinamina]

Maybe I could put it better this way: It has been reported that 2 million immigrants have entered the workforce in the USA since President Bush took office, but it is also reported that The President has LOST 2 million jobs. Doesn't it make sense that 2 million jobs did NOT actually "disappear"?