One Social
Dilemma of our modern era is that of Illegal Immigrants within our
Country's borders. There needs to be some type of resolution to this
problem that can best serve both the United States best interests, and
migrant workers, or immigrants who desire citizenship.
I
have heard many aspects to the equation. I am not so sure that there is
one solid way to fix this situation stateside. Our nation's modern
heritage is based on immigration. We probably need Immigrants to keep
the economy sustainable and in perpetual motion.
I
am not for blanket Amnesty of illegal immigrants. I feel that first and
foremost if a company on American soil has illegal immigrants working
for them. Then it is the responsibility of that company to obtain legal
green card status for those employees. People seem to forget that not
all illegal immigrants will be fine outstanding citizens. A percentage
of those who are in the United States are of the criminal element. It
is time that employers are held accountable for their illegal
activities. Hiring illegal immigrants is a criminal action. It should
be prosecuted as such.
Another thing
we absolutely must do is secure our borders. Not just the ability to
come in from Mexico or Canada. But from air and sea as well. Our
infrastructure in America is in poor condition and open season for all
types of criminal activities and elements. From Terrorism to Black
Market drug and other merchandise being imported.
The
green card system may need to be re-evaluated and changes may need to
be applied. It should be easy for foreign workers to come here and work
for sustainable wages. There should be no need for good outstanding
citizens of other countries to be here illegally. What we want is to
keep the criminal elements outside of our borders.
One
aspect that I haven't seen discussed very much in the media. I have
witnessed this myself. It is very easy for an illegal alien to commit a
major crime such as murder. Then slip quietly back across the borders
and disappear into their home country. Many illegal immigrants know
this and are very aware of it. So implementing a rule of law that
demands that all illegal immigrants must apply for green card status,
or leave our country's soil. Another possibility is for them to be able
to apply for citizenship. Ether way, we maintain some level of
integrity.
So if they are fine good
quality hard working individuals. I have no problem with them being
here. Just do it from a legal position. Otherwise deportation is in
order. If they commit a serious crime in the states such as armed
robbery or murder. They should be prosecuted first and then serve the
time and then be deported to their home country of origin.
I
know that this article seems a bit harsh, problem is the topic is
harsh. Some will accuse me of being racist. This has nothing to do with
race. It has everything to do with utilizing the legal system for
proper credentials. If there is a couple of illegal immigrants with
children who were born in the united states. They should be allowed to
either renew or obtain Green Card status. Then they should apply for
citizenship in the United States. It's a wining situations for all if
there are some strict penalties imposed on both the employer and the
employee who does nothing to ensure that there are no more illegal
immigrants stateside.
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