The
US Senate immigration bill is a bit too comprehensive for me. In
other words, too long, too bureaucratic and full of potential
unintended consequences.
So I hope that the House will start fresh and
look at several bills rather than one "comprehensive" solution.
For
the record, I do not support "a path to citizenship." However,
I would like to see some pathway to legalization for those who are here
and wish to stay here.
My "path" includes a fine, back taxes,
probation and a commitment to assimilate into the US. It would simply provide these individuals with some type of "work visa" that allows them to work in the US.
It is not a "green card" or put you on any list to anything. It simply allows you to work legally in the US. The
visa can be renewed every so many years.
The visa holder would be
subject to deportation if he or she engaged in any kind of illegal
activity.
So what do we do with the young people or "the dreamers"? The
Dream Act, or whatever the House GOP wants rename it, involves
youngsters.
It gives the GOP House the opportunity to demonstrate that
they have a heart. It would also create a lot of goodwill with younger
Hispanics who've lived here for much of their lives.
I'm diappointed
that conservatives in the GOP don't jump on a plan that would grant
legalization to thousands of kids who were brought here by their
parents.
You
can limit the plan to those young people who've completed high school,
attending college or willing to serve in the US military.
Politically speaking, it would show that the GOP can act on immigration.
The
House should pass a tough border security measure, with very harsh
employer sanctions, and add a pathway for the aforementioned young
people.
It makes sense for the country and it's good politics. it would take
away the Democrats' talking point that the GOP is not concerned with
these young people.
The
House could then take the time to discuss and analyze the legal and
economic consequences of the 10 million or so who are here.
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