Good, South40. Your's is a very reasonable position. Just remember that the immigration proposal is not likely to even come up for a vote this year, if ever. It has a long, tough slog ahead of it in Congress. It's one of those proposals which both the Left and the Right are strongly opposed to, even though for different reasons. But those of us who are opposed to it must keep an eye on Congress.
I agree. But it's just plain wrong...regardless when it comes up for a vote. And I've already written to my congressman, the president, and both senators. I also "tried" to voice my objection at a recent Homeland Security Townhall Meeting here in San Diego. It was last week and Secretary Ridge was the guest speaker. Questions from the audience were written down and submitted in advance. Not a single one ASKED touched on the issue of our porous borders. I find that extremely suspect since I know for fact I wasn't the only one who had a question on the subject. Also, with its close proximity to the Mexican border, this is a big issue here in San Diego. Yet not a single question touched on the border issue. It is my opinion that Ridge didn't want to try to defend Bush's faulty proposal...so he eliminated any embarrassing questions in advance.
And...as I said, I'll still vote for Bush and I don't beleive anyone here, regardles what degree their opposition to his proposal, wants to see him defeated as that would mean John Kerry is our next president. But I will voice my objections both here and with my elected officials, even if it invokes tantrums in his supporters. Obviously, as we have seen, it is has had that effect.
Oh well. -SoFo