The Ed McMahon Solution for Illegal Aliens

Special to FreeRepublic ^ | 7 April 2006 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[Congressman Billybob]

I addressed that point in two prior articles, the first in November, 2003. The first is entitled, "Double Crossing at the Rio Grande." The second, earlier this year, is entitled, "Double Crossing at the Rio Grande II." Both were posted on FreeRepublic. Both were published nationally on ChronWatch.com.

Normal column length is about 750 words. There's only so much that one can pack into that short an article. That's why I've written on the subject three times.

John / Billybob

[Torie]

Perhaps you could give me a four sentence synopsis, since you have so throughly parsed and digested the issue intellectually, and thus are prepared of put forth some well honed nuggets. Referring to past work, particularly without links, is of interest, but in the end, when running for office, one has to answer the questions, rather than offer up references. Just a thought.

[Greenpees]

I guess we can all offer solutions, so here's mine. I base it on the "life stages" of Illegal immigrants. If you read carefully, you'll see that this is not amnesty. Flame as you will, I can take the bruising.

PART 1.

Action Item: The Border of the United States shall be closed to immigration for a period of (5) years, at which time an evaluation will be made regarding immigration based on the labor needs of the U.S. Government

DEALING WITH ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS:

1. RECENT FENCE JUMPER: 0-5 years, Married or not. No anchor baby.

This is probably a quarter of the illegal population.(my estimate based on people I've seen / met)

We have two choices, (1) let them stay or (2) throw them out.

I have a feeling that our government, no matter how many citizens want it, will throw them out. So I propose that they stay under these conditions.

(1) They have the one Misdemeanor count for illegal entry listed on their police report. Any other crimes should void their eligibility.

(2) They have to prove employment, and the employer MUST sponsor them into the United States as a guest worker. The employer cannot fire them simply on the grounds that they don't want to sponsor them. (Tough luck. If the company wanted thier services when they were illegal, they can damned well play a role in making them registered guest workers!)

(3) They can gain resident allien status but only through the normal INS channels and waiting periods. However, they will be allowed to stay as a guest worker for as long as a willing employer will sponsor them.

(4) A limit should be placed on the number of full / part time employees an employee can sponsor, based on average workforce size, adjusted anually. A company cannot sponsor an employee working less than 25 hrs per week. A combination of sponsors would be acceptable, but would both be responsible for sponsorship.

(5) If the employee fails to meet any of the above criteria, he/she shall be deported.

(6) If an employer fails to pay federally mandated minimum wages to each sponsored employee, they shall be fined $50,000 per occurance. If employers have employees working in an unsafe environment, they shall be fined according to OSHA standards. If an employer is found to use intimidation or unfair practices with regards to sponsorship, they shall be fined 50,000 per occurance.

(7) All persons unable to obtain employer sponsors are, by definition, not guest workers, and shall be deported. No Illegal Alien can claim self employed status.

PARENTS OF ANCHOR BABYS

Anchor babys are only used to circumvent our laws, and then only because several liberal court decisions have attempted to overturn our Constitution. Therefore, past crimes must be dealt with as no crime as it applies to the child of an illegal immigrant. The child of an illegal immigrant, verifyably concieved before the signing of this bill, should be considered a citizen of The United States.
As a result of the use of babys to break our laws, the following shall apply:

(1) Beginning immediately, all children of illegal immigrants shall be considered citizens of their home country only. (This should go without saying, but we should codify it once more in this law) This is primarily aimed at future border jumpers and anyone who doesn't choose to register under the new immigration law. There should be a window of gaining guest worker status, but initail filing has to be done over a one week period, by certified mail from the employer's address.

(2) The head of hosehold parent of an anchor baby (5 years or less) shall not be obliged to follow Part 1, items (1) with the exception of felony convictions. Item (2) However, they MUST prove employment, verified by the employer who is under the same obligations identified under item (6) or item (3). They MUST apply for resident allien status through the normal INS structure IMMEDIATELY. This subgroup is NOT AUTHORIZED GUEST WORKER STATUS. Furthermore, within Five Years of applying for legal status, they MUST apply for citizenship in the Untited States, and renounce all other national claims to citizenship. Failure to do this WILL result in the offending parent's deportation. AT which time they will have lost status as Resident Alien and have to begin all over again, from their country of origin. There are no waivers for all other items listed.

OVER 5 YEARS WITH OR WITHOUT DEPENDENTS.

(1) Must apply for and be given Resident Alien Status IMMEDIATELY unless they have a felony conviction, or face deportation. They must apply for citizenship within 5 years of obatining resident status, denouncing all other national citizenship.

2) If a period of 7 years elapses between resident alien application and citizenship granted, this subclass is no longer legally employable in the United States, and shall recive no benefits of said government, including Social Security Retirement income. Any employer found to violate this law will be in contempt of United States laws and will have thier company confiscated for sale on the open market. In the event of a corporation, each memebr of the board, and all officers of the company will be subject to imprisonment.

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Folks these are ramblings,

But this is just a start, based on my thinking. Please add, subtract, critisize, or blast. But, You know what...This is tough stuff if you begin from the premis that we WILL NOT deport these folks.

[Congressman Billybob]

I agree generally with what you have written. And incidentally, your terms for the Mexicans who would be allowed to work are very similar to the terms of the Bracero Program, 1942-1964, under which the Mexican government guaranteed the number who would come into the US, and more importantly, guaranteed that they would go home at the end of their work.

John / Billybob

[Congressman Billybob]

I DID answer the question that was asked, precisely and thoroughly.

Anyone with Internet access -- which by definition includes 100% of the FR community -- can find my work in the records of the US Supreme Court. There are a small number of ankle-biters on FR who like to tear people down (I'm not the only target). The importance of people looking things up on the Court's website is that they then know -- absolutely -- that what I've said is true.

As for answering questions when I am campaigning, I do that hour after hour. In small groups, I take 90 seconds to introduce myself, and then open the floor to questions from anyone, on any subject, and keep at it until the audience is finished asking questions.

I have encountered many tough questions, but I have encountered only one ankle-biter who was not seeking information, but was trying to take a cheap shot at me. I made short work of tht gentleman because I knew who he was, and knew exactly what he was up to.

Lastly, since my Supreme Court briefs are 10,000-word documents, give or take a few, a "four sentence synopsis" as you suggest would never do justice to one of them, much less to 18 of them. I prefer to stand by the words I sweated and labored over, and then submitted officially in print to the Court.

As for how I campaign, I'm very good at that. That's not my assessment. It is the assessment of political veterans who have seen me on the campaign trail and stated their opinions.

Cordially,

John / Billybob

[johnny7]

“Hi-yo... get in those cattle-cars! Hi-yo... get 'yer women, children & 'yer momma too! Hi-yo... next stop... Guadalajara!” -Ed McMahon

[William Terrell]

The law would state that any illegal alien found inside the US after the period expired, who had not registered, would immediately be positively identified by fingerprints, etc., taken to the nearest US border, and dumped on the far side. That person would also be barred from ever seeking to enter the US again. That result would be placed beyond the power of the federal courts to interfere.

How's about we don't register illegal aliens, but identify them (95% can be ID'ed by sight, then asked for proof of legality) and escort them to the nearest US border, and dump them forthwith on the far side.

Much simpler. Much cheaper. No need go go around the moon to get next door. Deport their asses.

[armchairadmiral]

"But FIRST, for any plan to work, the Illegals MUST be convinced that NO Amnesty legislation will be forthcoming.. AND the borders will no longer be open.. that they CANNOT coerce our Congress ..that all their protesting is just blowing in the wind."
I totally agree, if you eliminate any hope or reason for illegals to believe they may get a free ride if they just stay a little longer, they will probably leave on their own. Couple it with strict enforcement of laws against employing them, etc. and what choice will they have... live in hiding in the U.S. as a criminal, knowing WHEN you are caught you WILL be deported and lose any chance for a legal return or go back home voluntarily and have a chance to return legally in the future. Illegals have it easy right now, they work and live very little fear of prosecution. Trying to earn a living while hiding out on the other hand is not so easy. 6 or 8 Mexicans living in a house together is not easy to hide.

[B4Ranch]

Do you favor the idea of fining employers who hire illegals?

[justshutupandtakeit]

Like this will ever happen. LoL

[sitetest]

Maybe I missed it, but what happens to the 12 million or so illegal immigrants who are already here, other than that they register?

[Congressman Billybob]

I covered what should be done with the 12 million illegals, in two prior columns, the first one in November, 2003. In short, those who keep their noses clean and work in real jobs, could stay for a specified period. But they would NOT have amnesty on seeking citizenship, and both Mexico and the US would agree that they had to return to Mexico.

This was exactly how the Bracero Program worked, from 1942-1964. And it was also a part of that Program that Mexico guarded ITS side of the border to prevent illegals from coming in. That's the opposite of today, when Mexico aids the illegals, using the US as its Department of Welfare.

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Congressman Billybob

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[citizen]

Iteresting post, CBB

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