Immigration Debate not “Sporting”That may not be the best word for it, but it’s what comes to mind. When impoverished people living under a corrupt government decide to walk through the desert to a land where jobs are plentiful; what crime have they committed? They’re simply doing what it takes to better their condition. On the other hand, when employers argue that they have no choice but to hire whatever dubious employees are priced cheapest, without applying even basic scrutiny to their citizenship, they’re flouting laws from a position of hypocritical “hardship”. Then along come the politicians, the talk-show blowhards, and Sunday morning pundits. Which of the two groups above do they choose to scapegoat? The immigrants. It hardly seems sporting. We need secure borders, and we need economical workers. We also need to address the issue in a fair way with comprehensive policy. Documenting guest workers sure seems better than turning a blind eye to 12 million illegal immigrants. Let’s get those workers out of the shadows and paying taxes. Let’s also make employers follow verification steps. If documents and databases are inadequate, let’s fix them. To direct the brunt of public outrage and policy debate toward the immigrants is lazy, hypocritical, and self-serving. Against a population forced to lurk in the shadows without a voice in the political process – it’s not sporting. MichaelPrevious: Don’t let the door hit you on the way out… -- Next: MicroCampaigns – a Political Force? Comment from Anonymous: Good posts, I’m thinking I’ll vote for you if you campaign makes it to Indiana! Posted by Anonymous May 23, 04:26 PM # Comment from Michael Smith: Thanks for the encouragement. Next time I’m back home to Illinois, maybe I’ll have to make a campaign swing to visit you Hoosiers. Michael Posted by Michael Smith May 24, 06:49 AM # |
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