“Mass deportation of these individuals would neither be equitable nor practical; while blanket amnesty, as occurred with the Simpson-Mazzoli Act of 1986, would only encourage future violations of the law. “
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Talk about a cheesy false dichotomy! First blanket amnesty is off the table, and “mass deportation” is “spooky talk” to make people like me sound “racist.” The fact of the matter — already well-reported by the MSM — is that when serious immigration-law enforcement is implemented (see AZ SB 1087), many illegals will SELF-DEPORT.
Since this is already known, I can only say that the committee that wrote this had a soft-on-law agenda and that they slid this through.
Apparently Lt-Gov Candidate Jerry Patterson was INSTRUMENTAL in getting this language incorporated into the platform.
Bottom line for voting: Vote for Patterson’s opponent (Todd Staples) for Lt Governor in 2014.
Bottom line long term: In 2014, we need to make sure we “take the platform back” from the amnesty-light crowd.
I agree 100% and that is exactly what this platform language supports!
I will be supporting Jerry Patterson to the best of my ability in the 2014 Lt. Governor's race.
Additional program requirements should require:
This program would be self-funded through participation fees and fines;
Applicants must pass a full criminal background check;
Applicants with prior immigration violations would only qualify for the program if they paid the appropriate fines;
Applicants and/or Employers must prove that they can afford and/or secure private health insurance;
Applicants must waive any and all rights to apply for financial assistance from any public entitlement programs;
Applicant must show a proficiency in the English language and complete an American civic class;
Temporary Workers would only be able to work for employers that deduct and match payroll taxes;
All participants would be issued an individual Temporary-Worker Biometric Identification Card that tracks all address changes and both civil and criminal court appearances as a defendant.”
You seriously think this is amnesty lite?