Changing feelings on immigration


Years after Mexifornia, Hanson takes another look
I don't agree with this entire Victor Davis Hanson piece, but he does have a couple of points.

Broad class considerations are now transcending particular party, racial and ethnic views of illegal immigration, pitting the well-off few against the less-fortunate many. Many of the more privileged Americans who frequent fancy restaurants, stay in hotels and depend on hired help for lawn and pool maintenance, home repair and childcare don't think illegal immigration is that big of a deal.

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The public is also growing uneasy with three decades of multiculturalism while developing a new appreciation of the old multiracial melting pot. Other minorities don't understand why the Latino immigrant community needs bilingual ballots and special government translation help.

My feelings about it are pretty simple. No "social benefits" paid to anyone, immigrant or not. No special privileges or rights extended to immigrants. And no criminals who threaten people or property. Anyone who can come here abiding by the law deserves a chance.

I'm not in favor or walling off the border. But this is one of those cases where it is the choice of two evils.

On the one hand, there is the strict enforcement of the law.

On the other hand is a ongoing and ever expanding give-away of benefits and perks to illegals.

In the long run, the second choice will cost much more than the first.

— NeoWayland

Posted: Thu - October 12, 2006 at 04:22 PM  Tag


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