How Eisenhower Solved Illegal Border Crossings from Mexico

The Christian Science Monitor ^ | July 6, 2006 | John Dillin

[nathanbedford]

I started on my comments on this thread by saying my first vanity published many years ago entitled, "this time it really is George Bush's fault," referring to George Bush's adamant refusal to secure the border and enforce immigration laws against employers who took unfair advantage against their competitors by illegally hiring illegal workers. I pointed out the solution was much like the solution that Eisenhower employed, quiet but determined enforcement.

At the time many FReepers were thinking in terms of anti-abortion concerns and therefore tended to think of those who called for immigration enforcement to be followers of Malthus. It was a relatively unpopular stance at the time.

I agree with the Eisenhower approach we would not be in the fix we are in today if Bush had taken that approach.

I refer you to my next preceding reply.

Thanks for reacquainting me with the article about Eisenhower.

[csmusaret]

Kibitz later? Unemployment was 6% or less in 1954. Facts are stubborn things. Illegal immigration was and is a problem. No need to create excuses for enforcing the law. Whine now or later-I don’t care.

[Dante3]

I agree it can be done. Other nations have also done it.