I *like* seeing Snow in this position. His feet *need* to be held to the fire. He *needs* to have his nose rubbed into, as Laura remarked, the fact that we are already having to live with the destruction of illegal aliens in our communities. (And believe me, *I* do!) It’s high time someone burst that insulating bubble this administration, and Congress, is living in.
I like seeing Bush's spokesman's feet held to the fire. I just wish Snow wasn't that spokesman. When Snow took the job, Bush was dealing with a lot of undeserved and dishonest attacks by the press. I think he took the job in an honest effort to do his civic duty. On most issues, I think that the Bush administration has been honest with us. However, on illegal immigration there has been a total lack of honesty and integrity.
The job of a President's press secretary is to advocate the President's agenda. However, Snow is not in the position of advocating a stance on an issue that can't be advocated honestly.
I'm sure it is very difficult for Snow to back out now, but that is what he should do. He should resign.