Posted by
Playful Walrus on Thursday, June 28, 2007 1:42:08 PM
With the shamnesty bill dead for now, this is the time for Bush to step up border enforcement.
If the Federal government can demonstrate an ability to enforce our borders and track down those who stay past their legal time here, the American people will be much more likely to support some sort of legal status for those who are already here.
Here is what needs to happen now, as far as the government:
1. Control our physical borders using agents, barriers, and technology.
2. Track visitors to our country. Make sure they do not overstay their welcome.
3. Workplace enforcement. Hold employers accountable.
4. Deport illegal aliens caught committing other crimes.
5. Speed up legal immigration for those who want to integrate into and contribute to American society, not live off of our foolishly socialistic systems.
What can the people do?
1. Keep pressure on your elected officials.
2. Do not hire illegal aliens. If you don't want to pay for legal labor for various odd jobs, do it yourself (it will be good exercise), or hire some neighborhood youths.
3. Pressure businesses. Let them know that if they hire illegal aliens, you will no longer be their customer or invest in them.
4. If you are a union member, pressure your union leadership. Illegal aliens cost you money.
5. Seek to improve the situation in Mexico through private charity that directly helps the needy in Mexico. Avoid letting corrupt Mexican government officials get their hands on the resources. Many churches send teams to Mexico to provide for the needy.
6. Try to move our systems and programs towards privitization and free enterprise, and away from socialism. The fewer handouts we offer, the less incentive for the unskilled poor to sneak into our country.