The memory of Pres. Reagan introducing the Amnesty bill in the 70’s is still very strong. It was to be a one time event and then the legislature was going to pass laws that would make it difficult or impossible for illegals to find work within US borders.Within a few years, the Rs and Ds had weakened the legislation to a point of near uselessness. Employers who depended on illegals, employers in meat processing and farming and construction, convinced their legislators to ‘protect the borders’ but allow those who crossed to stay and work without benefits, protections, or opportunity to stay in the nation employing them.If the current batch of legislators (from both parties) remain true to patterns, the bill they pass will not only be filled with tripe that has NOTHING to do with immigration, but will also lay the foundation for having to do this again in another twenty years.The ONLY way to prevent illegal aliens from finding work in the USA is to punish those who hire them. As far as Mr. Cruz goes, he is another right of the right fringe whose public appearances indicate a man lacking compassion, long sight, and the sense of knowledge of US history that insulates him from making decisions that benefit majorities while protecting minorities.If our Constitution is to promote the “Common Good”, Mr. Cruz’s definition of what is ‘good’ seems to be in conflict with that document. Sadly, he is counterbalanced by the left of left fringe policies being set in the forefront by Mr. Reid and his ilk. Our Democratic republic has become an oligarchy. No matter what the two parties tell us during elections, the result is two entities vying for a majority and whose only true bipartisan goal is to keep Americans divided against each other while preventing the formation of any third or fourth parties.Respectfully,C.
Thank you Tigger. I turned 18 in 1976 and missed the chance to vote until Reagan ran in the next election. A mistake like that can discredit an entire post so I am grateful you corrected me on that. Need to finish that first cup of coffee before posting.Gratefully,C.
Yes indeed. Poorly written laws cause all kinds of problems. We have caused our own immigration problem. Many of our lawmakers are ignorant and unqualified to successfully be in the positions that we have elected them to. Common sense immigration laws will not be written until we choose better representatives.
Hawthorne almost 11 years ago
Oh, yes, that IS funny!
ConserveGov almost 11 years ago
Looks like its working better than that imaginary fence we have at the border.
chazandru almost 11 years ago
The memory of Pres. Reagan introducing the Amnesty bill in the 70’s is still very strong. It was to be a one time event and then the legislature was going to pass laws that would make it difficult or impossible for illegals to find work within US borders.Within a few years, the Rs and Ds had weakened the legislation to a point of near uselessness. Employers who depended on illegals, employers in meat processing and farming and construction, convinced their legislators to ‘protect the borders’ but allow those who crossed to stay and work without benefits, protections, or opportunity to stay in the nation employing them.If the current batch of legislators (from both parties) remain true to patterns, the bill they pass will not only be filled with tripe that has NOTHING to do with immigration, but will also lay the foundation for having to do this again in another twenty years.The ONLY way to prevent illegal aliens from finding work in the USA is to punish those who hire them. As far as Mr. Cruz goes, he is another right of the right fringe whose public appearances indicate a man lacking compassion, long sight, and the sense of knowledge of US history that insulates him from making decisions that benefit majorities while protecting minorities.If our Constitution is to promote the “Common Good”, Mr. Cruz’s definition of what is ‘good’ seems to be in conflict with that document. Sadly, he is counterbalanced by the left of left fringe policies being set in the forefront by Mr. Reid and his ilk. Our Democratic republic has become an oligarchy. No matter what the two parties tell us during elections, the result is two entities vying for a majority and whose only true bipartisan goal is to keep Americans divided against each other while preventing the formation of any third or fourth parties.Respectfully,C.
chazandru almost 11 years ago
Thank you Tigger. I turned 18 in 1976 and missed the chance to vote until Reagan ran in the next election. A mistake like that can discredit an entire post so I am grateful you corrected me on that. Need to finish that first cup of coffee before posting.Gratefully,C.
avarner almost 11 years ago
We could try enforcing the laws we already have ??
rini1946 almost 11 years ago
not sure when we have so many jobless people why would we want more people here to take the jobs that we have
rockngolfer almost 11 years ago
Ted Cruz is trying to one-up Marco Rubio.
Durak Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Yes indeed. Poorly written laws cause all kinds of problems. We have caused our own immigration problem. Many of our lawmakers are ignorant and unqualified to successfully be in the positions that we have elected them to. Common sense immigration laws will not be written until we choose better representatives.
oneoldhat almost 11 years ago
reward criminals great idea bho
pirate227 almost 11 years ago
Another turd from Texas clogs the pipes.
oneoldhat almost 11 years ago
snare as far as kids the USA could join rest of the civilized world and not give them citizenship but give her transport to the border