[looscnnn]

"I oppose amnesty, because it would encourage further illegal immigration, and unfairly reward those who break our laws. My temporary worker program will preserve the citizenship path for those who respect the law, while bringing millions of hardworking men and women out from the shadows of American life."


As I and others have posted in other threads, let's look at the facts( http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,109026,00.html ):

"An amnesty is a general pardon granted by a government for a past offense. Crossing a U.S. border without a visa is a misdemeanor under federal law, and reentering the U.S. after a prior order of deportation is a felony. Under Bush’s proposal, these crimes will not be prosecuted, and that means it is an amnesty. But Bush goes on to offer the perpetrators visas and work permits, so it is not entirely accurate to call the Bush proposal an amnesty. It is an amnesty with an awards program."

His proposal contradicts what he is saying.

[i are a cowboy]

President Bush is trying to address a monstrous problem here in this country. He is beginning a dialog and a debate. No one else has a solution and he is willing to take the heat in order to find a solution. He has not issue a proclamation or an Executive Order.

Everybody out there that is taking shots and threatening to change their vote should instead start offering alternatives or enhancements to his proposal. If anyone thinks we can round up and deport millions of illegals is living on another planet.

Leadership means throwing out ideas and starting the discussion. If you have a solution let's hear it.

[My2Cents]

No, I think you're just confused over what his proposal is.

[CyberAnt]

Hmmmm? Doesn't the proposal provide for a "fine" to be paid by each alien requesting a guest worker pass .. such as a person who committed a crime would be required to pay ..?? Then and only then the person would be allowed to enter the worker program ..??

[Paulus Invictus]

The RAT's immigration proposals are much worse. They say they would open the borders indiscriminately to all "poor and oppressed." Who has a better plan?