[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.

[The_Reader_David]

Yes, I would object to throwing the question open to the American citizenry. I am a republican, as well as a Republican, and am neither a Democrat nor a democrat.