I mention the Beelow story as it is quite germane to this election. What is Beelow’s story? Did he come here with his parents?
I, for one, would vote to keep Beelow here. In fact, I’d keep Beelow and send my daughter back to Ecuador.
I don’t have all the answers but I’ve been exposed to the problems quite well thank you.
Pat, good morning. I must say that I am very disappointed with your comments for many reasons.
First, immigration to America is a privilege, not a right. Conferring rights and privileges upon illegal aliens has a corrosive effect on the Rule of Law, the very foundation of our Republic. It is also a slap in the face to legal immigrants who have followed the rules and obeyed the laws. There are 4 million intending immigrants waiting their turn overseas to enter the U.S. legally. They have been screened, passed background checks, and physical examinations. Allowing illegal aliens to stay and work here puts them at the head of the line. It is unfair and illegal. When you reward something you get more of it.
This country's immigration system is a mess because we are not enforcing our existing laws. We have virtually open borders allowing illegal aliens, drug smugglers, and terrorists to enter at will. All of them present a danger to this country.
Beelow is in this country illegally. He is working illegally. Is he evading taxes? He is driving without a license and is probably not insured. Why should he be allowed to drive without a license? What kind of danger does he present to the public?
Personalizing illegal immigration using Beelow is something the left does to justify violating the Rule of Law. It doesn't matter how hardworking, honest, or personable he is. Beelow is a lawbreaker. Is he the kind of person we want as a citizen who flaunts our laws?
I, for one, would vote to keep Beelow here. In fact, I’d keep Beelow and send my daughter back to Ecuador.
I don’t have all the answers but I’ve been exposed to the problems quite well thank you.
Exposed to what problems? Immigrants, legal and illegal, use the welfare system to a much greater degree than the native born. They take jobs from Americans and depress wages. We have a labor surplus in this country with the lowest labor participation rates in 38 years. We don't need more foreign workers.
We bring in 1.1 million legal permanent immigrants a year along with 640,000 guest workers. Since 1990, we have brought in 35 million legal permanent immigrants. 87% of the legal immigrants are minorities as defined by the USG. They are rapidly changing the demographics of this country. Immigrants and minorities vote more than two to one Dem.
