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Congress Nears Deal on Illegal Immigrants (breaking on cable networks)
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| 4-6-06
| DAVID ESPO
Posted on 04/06/2006 8:33:43 AM PDT by STARWISE
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To: SeaBiscuit
I have worked to prosecute criminals and defend criminals in the judicial system. Everyone feels good about saying lock 'em up and throw away the key. But no one has any idea of how many beds it would take to house them. So, many prosecutors suspend sentences, put criminals on probation and if they screw up put them in jail. For most misdemeanor offenders it is a workable carrot and stick approach.
If you want to have a deterrent to bad behavior, your deterrent needs to be credible. The Ruskies deterred their behavior because they thought Reagan would nuke 'em. If illegals hear someone in the US say that we were going to arrest all illegals they would laugh it off. After all, life in a US jail is a hell of alot better than in a Mexican hell hole.
try again.
To: Spiff
No Amnesty!
No Rewards!
Call Congress:
(888)355-3588
(877)762-8762
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:49:16 AM PDT
by
Spiff
("They start yelling, 'Murderer!' 'Traitor!' They call me by name." - Gael Murphy, Code Pink leader)
To: teawithmisswilliams
Already asked that question, and I've yet to get a cogent explanation from that poster.
Good Luck!!
383
posted on
04/06/2006 9:49:17 AM PDT
by
sissyjane
(Don't be stuck on stupid!)
To: ARealMothersSonForever
"It also looks like the hardcore malcontents are out to cripple the service, agriculture, and real estate sectors of our economy. Tell you what, let's have congress crack down on tipped employees while we are at it. And imprison any American that enables them to evade taxes on those tips by giving them CASH! Your barber, hairstylist, cabdriver, wait-staff, busboy, grocery help, cab driver, hotel staff, skycap, full service attendant, bartender, and gaming staff could all be illegal and sponging off of government resources. And my posting record shows anything but a Bush-bot."
Yes, uphold the laws of the land!
I have no problem with your idea!
And if you check my FR Profile page
you'll see I'm hardly a
"hardcore malcontent"
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:49:19 AM PDT
by
68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
(Wrong Way Whino's (RINO's) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1607789/posts?page=475#475)
To: ARealMothersSonForever
If you are inclinded to hold your nose and vote for the lesser of two evils be my guest.
There are many of us who are tired of that approach and who now understand that tactic has failed us.
Therefore we'll go in the direction of gutting the rotten wood out and rebuilding with those who will not sell us out.
385
posted on
04/06/2006 9:49:23 AM PDT
by
Bikers4Bush
(Flood waters rising, heading for more conservative ground. Vote for true conservatives!)
To: Soul Seeker
So, I have no reason to vote this fall. A fall in which base turnout determines outcome of mid-terms. Vote, but vote for a third party. That way, at least your dissatisfaction can be counted. Otherwise, the democrat-lite GOP will just blame low voter turnout on upsetting hispanics.
To: teawithmisswilliams
Aside from the minor point that we "malcontents" want our laws enforced and our borders secure, are you seriously arguing that low-wage, illiterate non-English-speaking illegals are a net benefit to the United States? You do know that the people who came through Ellis Island weren't exactly Rockefellers.
387
posted on
04/06/2006 9:49:48 AM PDT
by
Dane
( anyone who believes hillary would do something to stop illegal immigration is believing gibberish)
To: lucky american
The politicians think that voters are not sophicated enough to understand immigration matters.
The voters will confirm the politicians' opinion in November when they elect or re-elect the same kind of politicians.
To: ARealMothersSonForever
Either every American has to register with local police (as in that bastion of freedom known as Russia), or congress legislates a national clearinghouse and task force for every municipal code in the US. Tell you what, you go experience it firsthand in europe (I have) for 3 or 4 years; then get back with me.Like you, I actually prefer to live in the United States. Enforcing our laws doesn't require any of the nonsense you claim will result.
To: afnamvet
I would think any bill that lands on Bush's desk containing amnesty of any sort he would use the veto pen for the first time. Here's why. Bush could say "here, I vetoed a bill containing amnesty" and would be seen as a man of his word thus elevating his stature. Surely, you jest.
To: STARWISE
To paraphrase the battle cry of the 1992 LA demonstrators, NO BORDER SECURITY, NO ARRANGEMENT FOR THOSE HERE NOW!
To: Dane
People who came through Ellis wanted to be Americans. PERIOD.
To: Serenissima Venezia
Amnesty is a pardon for committing a crime. Not a good way for a government to do business or do discourage future crime.
I disagree. Tax amnesties, for instance, seem to generally be a rather effective way for governments to do business. This particular amnesty may be a problem, but in general, it's a valueable and useful tool.
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:51:27 AM PDT
by
kenboy
To: EternalVigilance
Oh, please don't get me started on the "LOST" 'treaty'.
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:51:59 AM PDT
by
samcgwire
(Hey, I VOTED for President "Better than Kerry"!)
To: Don'tMessWithTexas
So let me get this straight. Since you think the task of bringing them to justice is so daunting we should just let them slide. Spoken by a true defense attorney.
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:01 AM PDT
by
reagandemo
(The battle is near are you ready for the sacrifice?)
To: ARealMothersSonForever
[If any illegal violates any (other) law, he's deported. Up to and including traffic laws.] Great. Either every American has to register with local police (as in that bastion of freedom known as Russia), or congress legislates a national clearinghouse and task force for every municipal code in the US.
Or, the federal immigration authorities simply do their job when they get called by a local police department saying they have an illegal.
Yet another option would be for Congress to clear the way for state and municipal authorities themselves to take action against illegals as they see fit.
396
posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:24 AM PDT
by
inquest
(If you favor any legal status for illegal aliens, then do not claim to be in favor of secure borders)
To: Peach
Sounds like a good deal. Glad we have this out of the way.
397
posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:24 AM PDT
by
zook
To: JeffAtlanta
>>>>Is it not disturbing that the GOP are having to resort to a filibuster when they control the Senate?No. Its politics.
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:26 AM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(Secure our borders;punish employers who hire illegals;stop all welfare to illegals)
To: samcgwire
President "Better than Kerry"
That sums it up. Very good. That's even better than "Our first Mexican President".
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:44 AM PDT
by
Serenissima Venezia
(Stop the “No Illegal Alien Left Behind Act” – call/email/fax/write your Senators today!)
To: All
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posted on
04/06/2006 9:52:51 AM PDT
by
68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
(How could an illegal be a "guest" of anything? What part of criminal don't RINO's understand?)
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