And what is this? A bill that would give amnesty to all illegal immigrants that have been in the country for over five years? A bipartisan "compromise?"
While final details were not available, in general, the compromise would require illegal immigrants who have been in the United States between two years and five years to return to their home country briefly, then re-enter as temporary workers. They could then begin a process of seeking citizenship.
Illegal immigrants here longer than five years would not be required to return home; those in the country less than two years would be required to leave without assurances of returning, and take their place in line with others seeking entry papers.
Yup, they can stay. One thing I find humorous is that the vast majority of American do not favor amnesty of any kind for illegal immigrants. It's amazing for me to see the Republicans doing something that they will get walloped for in the polls come November. Don't they understand that? You heard it here first...
Illegal immigration is, well - illegal. Companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants should face sever penalties. The border security should be increased dramatically.
Furthermore, why on earth would any illegal immigrant leave when if they can stick it out for just five years they can become citizens? What would be an immigrant's motivation for trying to get into the US legally when he can go underground for five years and be on track for citizenship?
Our representatives in congress are out of touch. They've been there too long and they are starting to smell.
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I'm just not so sure that the quota's aren't satisfying the economic need for immigrants. What I see is companies that purposely hire illegals and exploit them, as well as illegal immigrants themselves getting a free pass on their up-to-now illegal activity. I'm afraid with no noticeable increases in border control an amnesty program will cause untold millions to stream across the Rio Grande.
Hopefully, though, an amnesty program will allow immigrants to become a part of American society and not maintain this "miniMexico" in California, NM, and Texas. My great-grandparents did come over from Holland and Germany with the intention of becoming Americans. My one great-great something or other grandfather volunteered to fight in the civil war after being in Iowa for 18 months. I don't see that kind desire to be Americans from immigrants today.
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