Posted on 06/12/2006 5:31:34 PM PDT by bordergal
Representative John Linder (R-GA) introduced legislation last week titled the "U.S. General Population Act." Through the accompanying statement issued by his office, Congressman Linder said:
The question of immigration will, in my opinion, become the defining issue of the next generation. Unfortunately, the debate over securing our borders and protecting the interests of our citizens is too often demonized by the opposition and turned into an ugly accusation of racism. For this reason, I have introduced the U.S. General Population Act, a bill designed to align the immigration laws of the United States with those of Mexico. This bill simply reflects the same immigration restrictions implemented by Mexico with the same consequences for those in violation.
The Congressman's statement continued by setting forth the provisions of the U.S. General Population Act:
Requires the Department of Homeland Security to regulate our laws toward the goal of full assimilation for legal immigrants into a U.S. culture. Strengthens the government's ability to regulate the entry into and exit from the United States, whether through land, water, or air transportation. Affords legal immigrants the ability to become permanent residents after five years in the United States.
Allows for the full registration of all foreign nationals in the United States. Reinforces a prohibition on illegal entry into the United States. Increases penalties for violations of immigration law, including stiffer fines and time in prison for repeat offenders or human traffickers.
This is *exactly* what is needed. Mexico can't protest that we're doing anything they aren't, and the liberals will have to admit that Mexico is trying to keep out their illegal aliens with force.
Immigration laws imposed and actually enforced by Mexico are fierce compared to ours.
But that is supposed to be a secret.
Man, have you got THAT right!!
Now that is great! Man I can't wait to see how this plays in the liberal mind. I think they might have a real breakdown.
Absolutely Excellent!
Hey, what happened to the NAFTA/TransTexas Corridor thread? Why was it pulled?
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It just might cause it!
What is the # assigned to this piece of legislation?
Everyone needs to contact their reps is DC to voice support for this!! Demand that they co-sponsor this!!!
We have got to get their attention on this!!!!
Brilliant move on the part of Representative Linder. Mexico's immigration policies are strictly enforced. I know because I have done consulting work down there.
This sounds very good on first blush. Here's the down-side.
We pass the very laws Mexico has at this time. Ten minutes later Mexico changes it's laws and demands we do the same.
End of bliss.
Screw Mexico. We pass our own laws which close the border and allow a very limited number of guest workers, 500k to 1,000k max. That's not per year. That's in total. No more than 500k to 1,000k at a time period.
We register those new guest workers and expel the rest. I don't advocate we round them up, but we make it tough on employers and refuse to give freebies to illegal aliens from a dead set date. Beyond that they go without unless they can get Mexico to pay for it in Mexico.
H.R.5523 : To align the immigration laws of the United States with the Mexican General Population Act.
Sponsor: Rep Linder, John [GA-7] (introduced 6/6/2006) Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Homeland Security
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2006 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What would be even better is another Republican member offer a bill modeled after Senator Reid's 1993 proposal.
Then they can talk about a "compromise" between the two.
THANKS!!
Now... if only the LaME (Liberal Media Establishment) report the idea behind this bill (similar to Mexico's)...
It's a rhetorical gambit, with no hope of passage. I do have hopes that people will hear, read, and know that Mexico's immigration laws are some of the most un-compassionate in the world.
Whats good for the goose its good for the gander.
Our laws should just as strict as Mexico's.
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I agree.
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At which point we immediately go down and buy the damn place.
Done!
LOL. Okay, so perhaps I could be convinced to support the legislation after all...
Howdy, Moosekiteers!
The Administration's dogs have been barking hard that the Senate's amnesty bill is "a done deal". Meanwhile their tails are between their legs because they know another strong public push on their Representatives would prove otherwise - and they know it.
That push for a final bill that resembles HR 4437 would not only reestablish some sovereignty and improve security, it would affect Mexico's upcoming political exercise in ways that may actually encourage reforms. Mexico, it's time for an "intervention" courtesy of drastically reduced Yankee dollars and angry young men with no where else to go.
I LOVE IT!
Take that, Vincente and George!!!
Thanks for the ping.
Agreed.
If Republicans want to turn around the debate on this to aid not divide their caucus while doing the RIGHT thing on the topic, using Reid's bill is the way to do it.
1. Mandate all commerce MUST be conducted in English
2. Do not grant US citizenship to those born in the US of anyone here: (a) illegally, (b) on student visa, (c) on tourist visa.
3. Impose a $100K fine on employers of each instance of having an illegal in employ (this includes private individuals hiring nannies, landscapers, etc.)
4. Impose a $100K fine for each instance on landlords renting to illegal aliens.
5. Withdrawn $100K in federal funds to any school district for each instance of an enrolled illegal.
If they can’t get a job or find a place to live they will stop coming. Those illegals already here will return to their country of origin of their own accord and expense.
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