President Obama offered a speech to an audience at American University today which comprehensively addressed our U.S. Immigration problems. His call for a fix, may be in fact a bit late in the game considering the efforts of Arizona and the ongoing rush by other states to fix what the Federal Government has had no stomach to step up to. The issues are serious, emotionally loaded and in fact do address the Public Safety of every American….Illegal or Legal.
The following is offered to President Obama from here in the hinterland, which if addressed adequately in forthcoming legislation might be able to quench the many flames of descent.
(1) Require every illegal immigrant in the country today…to immediately register with their local police department. Their fingerprints need to be taken, their names and the members of their family – here in the United States. This could be done in and orderly fashion by making this process over a six month period. This would be the first step in the Immigration Process. Failure to Report within Six Months of passage of the legislation – implements a $10,000 fine! They would be required to report annually during the Registration process!
(2) Require that all illegal immigrants presently serving prison or jail time be “deported” upon their release. Additionally, any illegal immigrant that engages in illegal activity or becomes a felon during their immigration process Revokes that Immigration Process and Invokes Deportation upon their release. Membership in any known Mexican Drug Cartel would be considered a violation of the RICO Act and punishable by law and with foreign deportation proceedings during incarceration.
(3) Require that all Businesses in the United States only hire Immigrants that have applied for legal residence in the United States. Businesses which fail to be sure of those they hire will be fined $10,000 for each offense. This process also would include an instant background check – which is presently used for Firearm Sales. – For all those Registered seeking employment.
(4) Require that all Immigrants be required to become Citizens within seven years – This process should include an extensively English language and U.S. History Test. There should be no exceptions. They should be able to read Street Signs and obtain a drivers license.
(5) Require that any Family members which want to join Immigrants to The United States, be limited to those immigrants with valid Citizenship, or be actively serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war zone. Immigrants that have “Anchor Babies” and fail to become Citizens because they are either felons or refuse to Register, should be required to leave the Country until the Child turns 21 years of age. The Child may then be entitled to re-enter the United States but must be able to speak English and to pass a US History test to receive their Citizenship papers. Family members should be required to meet any and all requirements at the time of application – as well.
President Obama – if you want Immigration Reform – believe! You will need a true consensus on all of these talking points before the hard discussions can move forward.
We certainly wish you well in that endeavor!
Ye call those the Five Pillars!?!? There be SEVEN! Number SIX – Declare Tiger Woods a BAD ILLEGAL, and Number Seven – Make the Meskins Fish out All the Plastic Bags from Our Ocean! They’re the Size of SOUTH AMERICA!!
Back to my cups, now…
Explain #5 . 1) Do you mean that the parents and siblings of active duty military should not be deported?” 2) Do you mean that U.S.-born children of immigrants would have to leave the country with their parents, and not be able to re-enter until age 21? Would U.S.-born children of immigrants of all ages up to 21 be required to leave?
ron some good points but this takes ENFORCEMENT .. something they refuse to do . wich is why we have the a.z law . i like some of those ideas .
SAHS teacher,
The “Anchor Baby” issue…is explosive. Historically, we have always honored those who
have sacrificed to come to this country to bear their young on American soil. During WW II,
Catholic Charities came riding to the rescue, mainly because they wanted to indoctrinate
more Catholics. They did however, many good deeds – including providing shelter to new
mom’s and their siblings. Many people virtually, dove off of ships, smuggled themselves
into the country – get for that express privilege. In those days, Mom’s Registered as Aliens
and took English and History Classes in order to work here and be qualified for Citizenship…
The Green Card didn’t exist.
Today, The Social Servies, the Government Grants, the Education and other things provided
by the States – and mandated by the Federal Government – are paid by Citizens of the State
those “Aliens” reside. Undocumented and unentitled. Utilizing bogus paperwork from either
here or from a foreign venue.
Yes, unless a Mother is willing to Register and become a Citizen of these United States
within seven years….they need to leave with their child until he or she turns 21 and can
legally and willfully return to his birthplace. Naturally, they should be put at the front of
the line….but all requirements for Citizenship should apply. If they mother was a felon
or lied on their immigration papers…..they would not be allowed back into the country.
As we stated the NCIC system should be used to determine criminal wrong doing. This
is an important step in dissuading “off shore terrorists”. Permanent Residence in this
country must include being a Citizen of the United States. Green Cards, HI-B, HI-C or
other visas should have limits.
But hey, that is just our opinion.
rw
Jack Daniels,
Please go find a skimmer and get out there on the Gulf of Mexico…they need you
desparately!
Our police will be thrilled with your ideas!
I think prisoners are already deported, but supporting them with three squares and bed until the time comes seems like a restful idea. We all know immigrants keep $10,000 around in their seat cushions for those unexpected emergencies, too. But you guys seem, well, cranky. Did your gardener forget to edge and poop scoop? Or your caregiver tape your Depends a little too tight?
At least we all know you will be careful in checking the housekeepers documents before she does the windows next Tuesday!
The Other,
As usual….you are right there with a ready solution to any problem. Hmmm, did we
miss your solution to the Immigration problem in your comments? Hey, try, try, try
again!