How would that change if the Bush proposal passes?
How would that change if the Bush proposal passes?
It brings the law into closer accord with the customs of the American Southwest regarding hiring of Mexican workers.
It was perfectly legal to hire Mexicans until 1965. And then the rules were arbitrarily changed to benefit one small special-interest group.
In 1994, the rules regarding firearms were changed to benefit one small interest group. We got outraged about it.
In 2001, the rules regarding political speech were changed to benefit one small interest group. We got outraged about it.
When the law violates long-standing (and harmless to others) custom, there's a case (which I don't subscribe to) that said law should be violated.
Laws regarding discretionary behavior (i.e., behavior that does not injure others) that are in accord with accepted social norms are more likely to be obeyed, and are a hell of a lot easier to enforce, because violations will be viewed by jurors as being more serious violations of the social compact.