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Illegal Immigration Issues Heat Up
There's a lot in the news, and about to hit the news, re: illegal entry into the U.S. Rantburgers have contributed lots of links to daily stories, but I thought it was worth starting a series that collects some of the news so we can see the trends and discuss the larger issues. My first collection is up at Winds of Change at the link above. Y'all are welcome to come comment on it at WoC or back here. The important thing is that we seriously consider policy alternatives before the emotionality of the topic makes careful discussion impossible.And yeah, I know that RB is for ranting. That's why the article is over at WoC instead LOL. Here are some of the highlights: Condi says the border's being probed heavily, north and south, by Al-Q and other nasty types. The Minutemen are gathering, the gangs are looking to take them on and the Mexican government wants its citizens protected despite any illegal actions they might be committing. (Not entirely an irrational position, that ... let the punishment fit the severity of the crime, not exceed it.) Illegal immigrants painting the walls of nuclear power plants. Look for an ad campaign to be launched on Monday in favor of strict national rules for drivers licenses (h/t US News & World Report's Washington newsletter - I'll link at RB when their copy hits the web). The group doing the ads put out the Swift Boat Vets campaign too, so it should be well executed. Posted by: Robin Burk 2005-03-13 |
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