Posted on 06/12/2006 5:31:34 PM PDT by bordergal
Representative John Linder (R-GA) introduced legislation last week titled the "U.S. General Population Act." Through the accompanying statement issued by his office, Congressman Linder said:
The question of immigration will, in my opinion, become the defining issue of the next generation. Unfortunately, the debate over securing our borders and protecting the interests of our citizens is too often demonized by the opposition and turned into an ugly accusation of racism. For this reason, I have introduced the U.S. General Population Act, a bill designed to align the immigration laws of the United States with those of Mexico. This bill simply reflects the same immigration restrictions implemented by Mexico with the same consequences for those in violation.
The Congressman's statement continued by setting forth the provisions of the U.S. General Population Act:
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to regulate our laws toward the goal of full assimilation for legal immigrants into a U.S. culture. Strengthens the government's ability to regulate the entry into and exit from the United States, whether through land, water, or air transportation. Affords legal immigrants the ability to become permanent residents after five years in the United States.
Allows for the full registration of all foreign nationals in the United States. Reinforces a prohibition on illegal entry into the United States. Increases penalties for violations of immigration law, including stiffer fines and time in prison for repeat offenders or human traffickers.
It's a rhetorical gambit, with no hope of passage. I do have hopes that people will hear, read, and know that Mexico's immigration laws are some of the most un-compassionate in the world.
Whats good for the goose its good for the gander.
Our laws should just as strict as Mexico's.
Bttt
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I agree.
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At which point we immediately go down and buy the damn place.
Done!
LOL. Okay, so perhaps I could be convinced to support the legislation after all...
Howdy, Moosekiteers!
The Administration's dogs have been barking hard that the Senate's amnesty bill is "a done deal". Meanwhile their tails are between their legs because they know another strong public push on their Representatives would prove otherwise - and they know it.
That push for a final bill that resembles HR 4437 would not only reestablish some sovereignty and improve security, it would affect Mexico's upcoming political exercise in ways that may actually encourage reforms. Mexico, it's time for an "intervention" courtesy of drastically reduced Yankee dollars and angry young men with no where else to go.
I LOVE IT!
Take that, Vincente and George!!!
Thanks for the ping.
Agreed.
If Republicans want to turn around the debate on this to aid not divide their caucus while doing the RIGHT thing on the topic, using Reid's bill is the way to do it.
1. Mandate all commerce MUST be conducted in English
2. Do not grant US citizenship to those born in the US of anyone here: (a) illegally, (b) on student visa, (c) on tourist visa.
3. Impose a $100K fine on employers of each instance of having an illegal in employ (this includes private individuals hiring nannies, landscapers, etc.)
4. Impose a $100K fine for each instance on landlords renting to illegal aliens.
5. Withdrawn $100K in federal funds to any school district for each instance of an enrolled illegal.
If they can’t get a job or find a place to live they will stop coming. Those illegals already here will return to their country of origin of their own accord and expense.
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