Posted on 05/26/2007 3:21:23 PM PDT by Baladas
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States are against the immigration reform proposal developed by their federal lawmakers, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents oppose the plan, while 26 per cent are in favour.
In March 2006, the Pew Hispanic Center calculated the number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. at somewhere between 11.5 million to 12 million. 72 per cent of respondents think it is very important to improve border security and reduce illegal immigration in the country.
In May 2006, U.S. president George W. Bush addressed the nation to discuss his immigration proposals. Bush outlined five clear objectives: securing the borders, creating a temporary worker program, holding employers to account for the workers they hire, allowing illegal immigrants "who have roots" in the country to apply for citizenship, and helping newcomers assimilate into American society.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate discussed a revised immigration bill, which would allow illegal immigrants to come forward and obtain a "Z visa." After paying fees, a $5,000 U.S. fine and then returning to their home countries, they could apply for permanent residency, which could be granted in eight to 13 years. The bill also includes a proposal to introduce a points system that would prioritize access to the U.S. for skilled and educated immigrants, as well as new family-reunification guidelines.
On May 24, the U.S. Senate voted 66-29 to keep a provision on the bill that offers legal status to most illegal immigrants living in the country. The controversial provision is regarded by some lawmakers as "amnesty" and "impunity."
Democratic Massachusetts senator Ted Kennedy—one of the chief architects of the bill—said after the vote: "Legalization is important for our national security. We have to know who is in the United States. Legalization is important in terms of our economic prosperity. And legalization is important for the families. Do we think we’re going to deport children—3.5 million American children who have parents that are undocumented?"
Polling Data
From what you know about the agreement, do you favour or oppose the immigration reform proposal agreed to last week?
Favour 26%
Oppose 48%
Not sure 26%
How important is it to improve border enforcement and reduce illegal immigration?
Very important 72%
Somewhat important 16%
Not very important 8%
Not at all important 2%
Right. Trust me.
Ted “Water Wings” Kennedy also said in 1965 the immigration bill he championed in the Senate would lead to reduced immigration. He wrong then and wrong now. It is time to pack it in Ted and head back to old Mass. I hope the door hits you on the way out, and oh, watch out for those rickety bridges on the way to Cape Cod.
Thats true...the more people learn about the amnesty bill...the more they hate it
If the republic drowns as a result of this bill, will Ted wait until the next morning to call someone?
A “Ghost Story” type reception for him there would be much too good for the likes of him. I think the guy really fears the place deep down. Blub! Blub!
Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." -Manuel II Paleologus
If Ted Kennedy said this he is mentally ill.
He’s just a depraved old pervo.
He's revealed to everyone that he is not just a moral and ethical coward (we all knew that) but also a political coward.
I think he is just as stupid as the rest of those lazy guys. Maybe lazier. He needs some couch time after lunch to get “refreshed”. Before dinner, you know.
NO AMNESTY.
According to the 2000 census, 18,785,867 is the total populations combined of Wyoming, Dist. of Columbia, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Montana, Rhode Island, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Maine, Idaho, Nebraska, West Virginia, New Mexico and Nevada.
THINK about that.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/population.shtml
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