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THE UTAH COMPACT

A declaration of five principles to guide Utah’s immigration discussion

FEDERAL SOLUTIONS Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S. government and other countries—not Utah and other countries. We urge Utah’s congressional delegation, and others, to lead efforts to strengthen federal laws and protect our national borders. We urge state leaders to adopt reasonable policies addressing immigrants in Utah.

LAW ENFORCEMENT  We respect the rule of law and support law enforcement’s professional judgment and discretion. Local law enforcement resources should focus on criminal activities, not civil violations of federal code. 

FAMILIES  Strong families are the foundation of successful communities. We oppose policies that unnecessarily separate families. We champion policies that support families and improve the health, education and well-being of all Utah children.

ECONOMY  Utah is best served by a free-market philosophy that maximizes individual freedom and opportunity. We acknowledge the economic role immigrants play as workers and taxpayers. Utah’s immigration policies must reaffirm our global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state.

A FREE SOCIETY  Immigrants are integrated into communities across Utah. We must adopt a humane approach to this reality, reflecting our unique culture, history and spirit of inclusion. The way we treat immigrants will say more about us as a free society and less about our immigrant neighbors. Utah should always be a place that welcomes people of goodwill.

Add your name to the Utah Compact and support reasonable immigration reform »""


1 posted on 04/09/2011 7:22:20 PM PDT by iowamark
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To: iowamark

“Liberal immigration activists”

i.e., traitors.


2 posted on 04/09/2011 7:23:17 PM PDT by Psycho_Bunny (Public employee unions are the barbarian hordes of our time.)
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To: iowamark

We Approve!
3 posted on 04/09/2011 7:26:06 PM PDT by iowamark
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To: iowamark
Even if the principles are laudable, she said, the results in Utah "did not live up to it" because it will create second-class workers who are not citizens.

Americans who relocate to Mexico are prohibited from getting citizenship there. Why is she not pining about that?

My own view is that there should be no "path to citizenship" for those who have shown contempt for our laws.

5 posted on 04/09/2011 7:32:53 PM PDT by freespirited (Truth is the new hate speech. -- Pamela Geller)
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To: iowamark

Heh. Governors of other states who are interested in exporting their illegals have just found a new destination for those one-way bus tickets.


9 posted on 04/09/2011 8:33:25 PM PDT by pnh102 (Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
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To: 1_Inch_Group; 2sheep; 2Trievers; 3AngelaD; 3pools; 3rdcanyon; 4Freedom; 4ourprogeny; 7.62 x 51mm; ..

Ping!


10 posted on 04/09/2011 9:49:27 PM PDT by HiJinx (Old Cold Warrior)
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