Agreed!
Genuine immigration reform can only result from elimination of the current welfare state and a renewed embracement of the constitutional principles under which transfer payments were the exception rather than the rule. Such a renewal will not only attract the industrious, but will deter those migrants merely looking for a free ride on the backs of taxpayers.
I said this before, here.
Many have suggested that section 244(i) grants "amnesty" to illegal aliens, but this is not true. In fact, it only applies to that group of people who meet the following criteria: they are eleligilble for permanent residency status have lived in this country since Dec. 2000 their application is based on a family relationship that existed prior to Aug. 15, 2001 or on an application for labor certification that was processed before Aug. 15, 2001. This bill will also allow those who are "waiting in line" for their application to be processed to remain in this country, provided they have a sponsor. In addition, they will be required to pay a penalty of $1000 before they can reapply.
And I said that, here.
Other provisions of HR 1885 will go a long way toward addressing your concerns regarding border control and security.
That's right. Thanks Ron Paul. We totally agree!
Don't you see the weasel words? "I am against general amnesty..."
Sounds like too many have figured out the Clintonian "no blanket amnesty" promise, so the Amnesty Deniers are fishing for new jargon.
EBUCK