[The_Reader_David]

First, I'm not a protectionist vis-a-vis our labor market. We benefited from the legal immigration that brought my Norwegian great grandfather here, my wife's Greek grandparents here, and for that matter, all the Italians, Irish, and Germans who came before them.

Second, you're not going to get 1-4, 6 and 7 without 5 and 8. Not with the new Congress, not with the last Congress.

Politics is the art of the possible.

[skeeter]

Your views are your own, but be advised others may not share them. Surely you wouldnt have a problem with throwing the question open to American citizens as to whether they want even more immigrants?

Or would you rather a decision that has such a direct bearing on the quality of our lives be thrust upon us by politicians?

Politics is the art of the possible.

On the other hand politics aren't static. Strong leaders can often influence what becomes possible. We shall see.