“So you think they’ll not want to leave the country and apply for citizenship...no matter how temporary? So this bill essentially just makes them ‘semi’ lawful. A step above the status quo (atleast for them).”
Yeah, but if we get a Dem President w/a Dem Federal Legislature, they could then get the citizenship they wanted if the laws are changed to accomodate them as citizens a lot earlier and easier. How quickly do you think the Dems would push this through to get their Dem votes by all these new Hispanic voters who will vote Dem?
By the way, did you also know that 50,000 immigrants are allowed into our country every year via the Lottery system? From countries that will bring more “diversity” to our nation (in other words, 3rd world countries and the Mideast). I’m sure you are happier knowing that.
I wish I could overhaul the system. I would lock-down the borders (with efficient workplace enforcement), and hold more favor to industries that actually have excessive inflation growth e.g the medical field.
I would want it to be more quota-driven. Something like 50k from each applying country...all on high standards. I would literally hold monthly talks with Mexico and the rest of latin america, to tell them to get it together. Give them some sort of incentive...
Too bad our leaders don’t know common-sense.
I think the legitimacy given them by being potentially eligible does 99% of the damage. Once they can legally apply they are protected.