Posted on 06/12/2007 7:14:06 AM PDT by freespirited
U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney (R-Oviedo) today announced the final reason why every hardworking taxpayer should oppose this immigration amnesty sellout.
"This irresponsible legislation represents the largest single increase in the government welfare state in our history," said Feeney. And it will take effect almost immediately -- as soon as the 12-20 million or more illegal immigrants are given amnesty, they will be entitled to get Social Security numbers, which will in turn permit them to use the full range of entitlement programs available to law-abiding Americans.
"The bottom line is that illegal immigration expands our welfare programs that are already bursting at the seams. Under this bill, millions of illegal immigrants will receive a Social Security number and immediately begin collecting on services that they do not pay their fair share toward.
"Central Floridians should not have to pay more in taxes to support illegal behavior and watch the overcrowding of their schools and emergency rooms. Illegal immigrants who do not follow the rule of law and do not pay taxes most certainly should not be allowed to benefit from our social services," said Feeney.
A Center for Immigration Studies analysis of 2006 Census Bureau data, which includes legal and illegal immigrants, shows use of welfare by households headed by Mexican and Latin American immigrants is more than double that of native households. More statistics on illegal immigration and welfare costs can be found here.
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The Ten Reasons:
10. Awards Amnesty -- Offers amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.
9. A Favor to Mexico's Government -- Amnesty deal follows the U.S.-Mexico Social Security Totalization Agreement.
8. Cuts Border Security in Half -- Last Congress, we promised the American people 700 miles of fence and today only two miles of that fence have been constructed. What's even more troubling is that this new amnesty sellout is going to cut that border security promise in half to less than 400 miles of fence.
7. That's Trillion with a "T" -- Heritage Foundation President Robert Rector estimates the total cost of the bill to be in the trillions of dollars.
6. No Assimilation Required -- There is no requirement that illegal immigrants know a word of English to get amnesty.
5. Fails to Address Anchor Babies -- For a so-called 'comprehensive' fix, this legislation fails to address the major problem of illegal immigrants crossing our borders to have children that become automatic U.S. citizens.
4. Amnesty for Absconders and Gang Members -- Bill gives amnesty to dangerous criminals and repeat offenders
3. Invites Fraud -- Z Visas Invite Document Fraud and Create a False Sense of Security
2. Reduces Job Opportunities for Working Class Americans
1. The LARGEST Single Increase in the Government Welfare State in American History -- Illegal immigrants will get Social Security numbers, which will in turn permit them to use entitlement programs available to law-abiding Americans.
http://www.floridatoday.com/blogs/brevardwatchlist/2007/06/feeneys-terrible-top-ten-on-immigration.html
We need this trumpeted all across America, 24/7.
well at least HE GETS IT!
IMO... this legislation should be put down once again... and not revisited until current laws are strictly enforced.
Bump for reference.
Dems tricked the father - getting him to abandon his "no new taxes" pledge, and they're doing a similar scam on the son -- to legalize 12 million new Democrats.
Do Bush's ever tire of playing the fool for sneaky morally bankrupt democrats?
A good email for those sheeple friends. BTTT
I would also mention that Chertoff has no desire for meaningful enforcement of immigration laws (”impossible,” “bowing to reality”).
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Feeney’s my congressman. First issue I’ve ever seen where he poked his head out of the box.
Sounds good to me!
Chertoff is as bad as Bush!
Bush has always been pro illegal immigration......from day one.
Just say NO to Amnesty!! Keep calling!! Its NOT OVER!!
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CALL! CALL! CALL! CALL! AND KEEP CALLING TILL THE LINES FRY!
WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! TILL YOU RUN OUT OF INK IN YOUR PEN!
Bombard the Democrats as well, especially the ones that ran on an anti illegal immigration plank and the ones in marginal districts who could be vulnerable. keep pounding on them. This is a bipartisan issue not a Conservative or Liberal issue BUT AN AMERICAN issue.
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