If not entering legally, they should and need to stay where they came from. If they are caught here as an illegal they should be placed in detention camps to work off the cost of repatriation and then shipped back to their cesspool of origin (with any anchor babies we have paid for since they got here)
Being Poltically Correct is just another way of saying I'm afraid to tell the truth.
Let it out, the truth will set you free.
Illegals (lawbreakers, criminals, scofflaws) need to go home, they are not needed - even in agriculture of construction.
This is the first time I've ever been called "politically correct." So, I'm a bit surprised. I am surprised because I have no motive but to tell the truth and political correctness is the farthest thing from my mind. I would even be willing to say that political correctness hurts the conservative cause, precisely because it inhibits our ability to speak openly about the truth.
As far as the State Rep.'s comments, I stand by my assessment that it hurts the conservative cause. It fuels bigotry. Yes it is true that illegal immigration is out of control. We need to secure the boarder by building a fence, for starters. Illegal immigration is costing the American public far too much money. Our prisons are occupied by many illegal immigrants found guilty of committing crimes here. Our emergency rooms are overrun with illegal immigrants and American tax payers are footing the bill for those medical costs as well as the cost of various social programs and education programs. That needs to change.
I also stand by my conviction that we need to take responsibility for allowing illegal immigration to get out of control. We have taken advantage of the cheap labor and we allowed the cheap labor force to cross our boarders illegally for decades now. It started with Carter and Reagan. Most of the illegal immigrants have not committed violent crimes, they are here to work. Do I believe we should foot the bill for illegal immigrants? No. This leads me to some important distinctions:
#1 - There is a difference between illegal immigration and legal immigration. As far as I know, Rep. Bruce made no distinction between legal "illiterate peasants" and illegal "illiterate peasants." It is an important distinction. That is why I called his comments "anti-immigrant."
I have no problem with being, "anti-illegal immigration." In fact, I don't see how anyone can support illegal immigration except for profits, possibly to keep food costs down, and as for any illegal immigrants that vote, I'm sure the Democrats are supportive of that.
#2 - There is a difference between Mexican immigrants and non-Mexican immigrants. Anti-Mexican talk is wrong. That's because it is racist. I won't support racism against white people, black people, or anyone else. Jim Crow laws are wrong. Affirmative action is wrong. And a broad brush anti-Mexican policy is wrong.
Don't get me wrong. We should be able to control who comes into our country based on population and demographics. But, creating racist policy is wrong. Notice, I pointed out that Rep. Bruce did not say anything racist. That, at least, is a good thing.
#3 - There is a difference between illegal immigrants who commit crimes not associated with illegal immigration (such as theft, rape, hit and runs, violent acts, etc.) and those who are otherwise law abiding. Although not paying taxes is a problem, I would say that is associated with being an illegal immigrant. Obviously, treatment of the immigrants in these two categories should vary.
Look, I hope, with some clarification that you don't think I'm politically correct. I am interested in treating people as humans and in promoting stable family lives for people. I am interested in taking responsibility for a problem that we allowed to grow and taking responsibility for the fact that we have taken advantage of illegal immigrants for their labor.
Should we be opposed to illegal immigration? Of course we should. You want to bring more people to your side? We need to take a balanced approach. Use some tact. Illegal immigrants are human beings. Anti-immigrant sentiments will ultimately fail, I don't want conservatives to be on the loosing side of this argument. Conservatives are already tagged as racist. I can't tell you how many people tell me that they are Democrats because of the Civil Rights Movement of the 60s! Conservatives can win the fight against illegal immigration and win the fight against political correctness simultaneously. I, like you Boaz, want the truth to be heard.
Finally Boaz, I read some of you blog. It is very informative, that's something I hope to acheieve with my blog over time. Thank you for your service in the Navy. Let's fight the good fight for freedom in this great nation!