Immigration Reform On Rather Repair

The word reform is probably improper. I like repair better. What the new proposals are really doing is enforcing the spirit of America that embraces immigration and what we are built on and enforcing laws that protect our nation from unwanted elements of any nationality or race.

To do the above, the proposals appropiately retroactively deals with the anti-immigrant behaviors of some, the lack of enforcement of our laws by others such as corporations, the real need for the labor of illegal immigrants by some fields such as the agriculture field, and deals with those who are here illegally now; in otherwise good standing and those who are a blight.

I am pro America whole heartedly. This means I both want our borders to be sealed and protected, and I also desire all to come from every corner of the world, but the right way. America, like all sovereign nations, should always reserve its right to say yay or nay to any asking to enter. I have a huge heart for justice, but also fairness. I love the law, but I have compassion. Though I personally speak, I believe most of America can agree with what I say. It is commonground.  So the question is now, how to proceed from here.

Fact. We have aproximately 11 million illegal aliens here. I believe that number to be higher. I, like many others, am against there being any amnesty. But there is a way to put them on a path to citizenship and it still not be considered amnesty. We could treat the 11+ million as if they came from their homelands and applied the correct way. The only difference is they are applying from here positionally, but legally as citizens elsewhere. This means America can still fairly apply all standards and as said start them on a path to citizenship, or not. We, America, is once again taking control of the situation.

Let us look at the definition of amnesty:

1. a general pardon for offenses,especially political offenses,against a government,often granted before any trial or conviction. 2. Law . an act of forgiveness for past offenses, especially to a class of persons as a whole. 3. a forgetting or overlooking of any past offense.

If you look at the Immigration Proposal, amnesty is NOT being offered according to the definition of amnesty. Criminal background checks, but even more so, the proposed payments of back taxes and fines for being here illegally means their offenses are not being covered. They are being reconciled. This is the equivalent of all or any citizen breaking traffic laws, or committing minor civic infractions, and having an otherwise clean record, being allowed to pay fines. And also, many citizens have been paid "under the table" and "off the books" as well as non-citizens for various reasons, and have not paid taxes. If caught, the remedy depending on the reasoning, has been simply to pay the taxes owed. Why should it be different for the non-citizen if the reasoning was simply fear of getting caught but all else about their employment and life was honest and above board; of good quality.

The Immigration Reform, or Immigration Repair I prefer to call it, Proposals are good because of this piece of sound reasoning.  America is a nation of immigrants. That is clear and undisputed. There is no nation like it. We are the wearers of the many colored coat of favor. Enscribed on Lady Liberty herself still, as she stands proudly in the port of the capital of the world, New York, is the poem that says "Give Me...". Either we are still that America or we are not. At the same time, there is no household that can bear 11 million unexpected guests, especially without close inspection of whether or not each would ever be personally invited anyway. But they are here.

So to take control of the situation once again, we must  seal the door and close the point of entries so that no more can illegally come and crash our party so to speak. I am in agreement with this part of the proposal being first. Since the 11 million are already here and many for quite some time, and it would be difficult to deport, then both sides of the debate can afford to leave that part of the equation as status quo, while we deal with the variable. Containment first is a good thing so that we are not right back here 10 years from now. That is the fear many have. We must first ensure 11 million doesn't turn into 12, 13 or whatever, especially with the word out that a path to citizenship for those already here is being set. That's just commonsense. In keeping status quo, except in criminal cases, we can even implement a status quo clause whereas no illegal resident here doing the right thing will be threatened with deportment while measures to seal the borders are put in place. But registration and application for citizenship can take place now. It behooves all those seeking to become legal to start taking classes and learning english and civics and all else they would need to know now. And it is wise for government to set up assistance with these things now. But deportment enforcement can be withheld for a specific measure of time. A specific time frame is important.  Once we effectively seal the borders, then using the points and qualifications laid out in the bill and also enforcement against all those that don't qualify or don't comply (because without enforcement that would be amnesty), we can begin to sift through all illegal aliens that are already here the exact same way we would if each were applying for citizenship from their home nations.  The way it would have been handled if done correctly in the first place.

This is right. This is fair. This is just.

God bless America. Those that are American now and those to come; already here, near and abroad.

Yulanda K.

PS. Reading is fundamental and comprehension is key. I use simple language purposely but my vocabulary is outstanding. The term alien is used correctly. Alien is anything foreign or strange as in a stranger to the land or culture and from another place.  I am alien to California, though legally I can visit anytime or set up residency. I am alien to the Amish culture. Though, I can learn it. You can make the point that anyone here  long term can not be classified as a stranger, but they are still legally strange or foreign or alien. They aren't legally American. If someone ones been living in your attic for 15 years unbeknownest to you, regardless of the length of time and their personal familiarity, they are still strangers to you. And stranger also, uninvited. To reserve the term alien for outerspace beings alone isn't accurate because the same argument could be made, we are one creation. Let's stop with stupid. Also, "undocumented" insults everyone's intelligence. And that terminolgy incites because it makes it appear that some want open borders and for no nation to be sovereign at all. And some do think that way. And that's where the fight has been. I also don't like "dreamers" because one can dream that they are not here illegally, that doesn't make it true. They could've dreamed they were legally here right from their nation, and took proper measures. There are other acceptable terms and terminologies that are truthful and not just slick, forced political correctness. But the term and description Illegal Alien is correct according to the facts and the dictionary. I will not change it to suit immaturity and/or Liberal standards of tolerance. I have my own standards that match the reasonable, general standards of the world. My standards are just and right. They will stand up under any light. And that's the definition of standards by the way.

Long post script huh? :) but it needed to be said to you, you, and especially you. You know who you are :(  and :)

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