I'm not for amnesty. I oppose it vehemently.
My position in regards to this article is that by the next election it will have happened and can't be undone. Reports are that the Pres and the dems, who are now in control, are set to move it forward. By the next election it will be over, they will be amnestitized, is that a word? ;)
Many of them may be voting and the playing field will have changed to a degree. To attempt to base a campaign on no amnesty after the fact is ridiculous.
That said until it's a done deal I am still emailing and calling my congressmen and senators to attempt to stop it, but truthfully I haven't much hope.
I agree with you regarding amnesty. It's a repudiation that we are a nation of laws. And I support your right to present this position to your elected representatives.
For me, our electoral loss is an open wound. I'm concerned about our ability to hold the White House in 2008. While you certainly did not do it, I'm opposed to making support for amnesty a litus test. I want a candidate who will reduce taxes and support the War of Terrorism, the Get-Osama strain rather than the Stay-Bogged-Down-in_Iraq strain and who can win. With support for Republicans hovering around 30%, divisive social issues will have to remain in the background.