An email from the Conservative Action Liberty League (CALL) brought the McCain-Kennedy immigration bill to my attention. Thank goodness the Minute Man Project brought this issue much-needed attention; however, it seems that along with President Bush other DC politicos STILL don't get it. In the words of Tom Tancredo, "Read our lips: Secure our borders now!"
Oh that "maverick" McCain! Does he really believe anyone would take an immigration bill seriously with Kennedy's name attached to it?! Indeed, I believe CALL is right about this one.
Recently it was announced that Senators McCain and Kennedy are planning to introduce the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005. On the surface it might seem that the pressure that thousands of Americans have been putting on the government to solve the illegal immigration problem is starting to pay off. Look deeper, my friends. This bill is meant to placate us, not solve anything.
The bill has a couple of good points. It would require the current illegal immigrants residing in America to pay a $2000 fine and learn English. It would also require them to register and obtain a Visa. The bill goes on to say that companies who knowingly hire illegal immigrants will be fined, but it is already against the law and nobody is enforcing it.
The biggest problems you will find with this bill is that it provides no direction on how the borders will be secured. It also does not say what will happen to the illegal immigrants who do not register. So really this bill does nothing more than to hope current illegal immigrants will come forward, pay their fines, and learn English.
CALL cannot support this bill, as it does not solve our current problem. I encourage each and every one of you, especially those of you in Arizona and Massachusetts, to write to your Senators and tell them that placation is not enough. We want real action.
Thank you,
-Aaron ChandlerChief Executive Officer/Co-FounderConservative Action Liberty League (C.A.L.L.)
"Liberty, once lost, is lost forever."-John Adams
By the way, check out the Anarchist threat to the Minute Man Project on their home page along with Jim Gilchrist's response. It's good reading. Go Minute Men!!
Oh that "maverick" McCain! Does he really believe anyone would take an immigration bill seriously with Kennedy's name attached to it?! Indeed, I believe CALL is right about this one.
Recently it was announced that Senators McCain and Kennedy are planning to introduce the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act of 2005. On the surface it might seem that the pressure that thousands of Americans have been putting on the government to solve the illegal immigration problem is starting to pay off. Look deeper, my friends. This bill is meant to placate us, not solve anything.
The bill has a couple of good points. It would require the current illegal immigrants residing in America to pay a $2000 fine and learn English. It would also require them to register and obtain a Visa. The bill goes on to say that companies who knowingly hire illegal immigrants will be fined, but it is already against the law and nobody is enforcing it.
The biggest problems you will find with this bill is that it provides no direction on how the borders will be secured. It also does not say what will happen to the illegal immigrants who do not register. So really this bill does nothing more than to hope current illegal immigrants will come forward, pay their fines, and learn English.
CALL cannot support this bill, as it does not solve our current problem. I encourage each and every one of you, especially those of you in Arizona and Massachusetts, to write to your Senators and tell them that placation is not enough. We want real action.
Thank you,
-Aaron ChandlerChief Executive Officer/Co-FounderConservative Action Liberty League (C.A.L.L.)
"Liberty, once lost, is lost forever."-John Adams
By the way, check out the Anarchist threat to the Minute Man Project on their home page along with Jim Gilchrist's response. It's good reading. Go Minute Men!!
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