I am just getting around to watching the presidents immigration speech. Basically he is, temporarily, not going to deport anyone who can pass a criminal background test, has been here for more than five years, has a child who is American citizen, and will pay taxes. This is precisely why I started listening to sports radio. I can no longer stomach the despicable, hypocritical, ignorant, dishonest, and soulless monsters that rise up in constant opposition to common decency, common sense, and reality. On why he feels the need to act: Meanwhile, I worked with Congress on a comprehensive fix, and last year, 68 Democrats, Republicans, and Independents came together to pass a bipartisan bill in the Senate. It wasnt perfect. It was a compromise, but it reflected common sense. It would have doubled the number of border patrol agents, while giving undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship if they paid a fine, started paying their taxes, and went to the back of the line. And independent experts said that it would help grow our economy and shrink our deficits. Had the House of Representatives allowed that kind of a bill a simple yes-or-no vote, it would have passed with support from both parties, and today it would be the law. But for a year and a half now, Republican leaders in the House have refused to allow that simple vote. The deal: So were going to offer the following deal: If youve been in America for more than five years; if you have children who are American citizens or legal residents; if you register, pass a criminal background check, and youre willing to pay your fair share of taxes – youll be able to apply to stay in this country temporarily, without fear of deportation. You can come out of the shadows and get right with the law. Thats what this deal is. Now lets be clear about what it isnt. This deal does not apply to anyone who has come to this country recently. It does not apply to anyone who might come to America illegally in the future. It does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the same benefits that citizens receive – only Congress can do that. All were saying is were not going to deport you. I know some of the critics of this action call it amnesty. Well, its not. Amnesty is the immigration system we have today – millions of people who live here without paying their taxes or playing by the rules, while politicians use the issue to scare people and whip up votes at election time. Thats the real amnesty – leaving this broken system the way it is. Mass amnesty would be unfair. Mass deportation would be both impossible and contrary to our character. What Im describing is accountability – a commonsense, middle ground approach: If you meet the criteria, you can come out of the shadows and get right with the law. If youre a criminal, youll be deported. If you plan to enter the U.S. illegally, your chances of getting caught and sent back just went up. ....Back to checking Metsblog. We really need a middle infielder.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:00:25 +0000
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