DMV licensing illegal immigrants?

[djg0770 481]

I came to US in 1981 - legally, and I have contributed to the GDP of this country, but I have paid (more than fair) share of taxes due to the illegal population.

 

My thoughts on this subject are very clear cut and I will not beat around the bush for political correctness.

 

It has been my experience that most immigrants who have come to this country legally share your views.

[Blackfox 1]

Update:

 

Dear Sgt. XXXXX:

 

Thank you for contacting me about comprehensive immigration reform. I appreciate hearing from you and I welcome the opportunity to respond.

 

I share your concerns about immigration and I believe that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 forced us undertake a long overdue re-evaluation of immigration security controls. An estimated 12 million illegal immigrants are currently living in the United States, and more than 221,000 of them reside in New Jersey. The enormous size of this undocumented immigrant population poses several unique threats. While it is difficult to ascertain the real net cost of illegal immigration to the federal government, estimates range from several billion to tens of billions of dollars a year in education, medical care, and incarceration expenses.

 

But while acknowledging these significant threats posed by illegal immigration, I also believe that immigrants have always played a vital role in the development of our country by contributing to our culture, economy and political landscape. However, it is imperative that the government take all necessary steps to stop illegal immigration. I am working very hard to strike a balance in reforming the immigration process in our country; ensuring that individuals who wish to harm Americans are barred from entering our borders, while simultaneously making certain that the legal immigration process, on which the United States has been built, is strengthened to provide for the further enrichment and development of our nation.

 

Since 2000, the number of illegal immigrants entering the country has risen by 500,000 a year, and?"because we now have 12 million people living here illegally?"punitive measures like mass arrests, incarcerations, and deportations are impractical, hugely expensive, and ill-advised. In order to protect against illegal immigration, it is imperative that the U.S. government strictly enforce its immigration policy and secure our nation's borders. We must do everything in our power to create and maintain an impenetrable border to ensure that the avenues of legal immigration are used. I have and will continue to fight for increased border security.

 

Comprehensive immigration reform is critical and I believe it must include establishment of a path to citizenship for the undocumented immigrants who are already in the United States. The criteria for this path should include:

 

? Registration and documentation;

? Lack of a criminal record;

? Proof of a steady job;

? Payment of back taxes;

? The payment of a reasonable fine that is commensurate with the law that was violated

when these 12 million individuals immigrated illegally into this country;

? English language and American civics proficiency;

? Finally, waiting for citizenship behind those who are here legally.

 

Finally, our laws against the hiring of illegal immigrants must be enforced. Any effective immigration reform must include tough penalties for employers who repeatedly turn a blind eye and exploit illegal immigrants for cheap labor. I support legislation requiring employers to start using a previously voluntary electronic verification system to ensure that all new employees are working here legally and double fines for employers who hire illegal workers.

 

With new leadership from President Obama, I am confident we can work to protect our borders, take action to effectively address the status of the 12 million illegal immigrants, and put them onto a reasonable path to citizenship. Please be assured that I will keep your views very much in mind as Congress considers immigration matters in the future.

 

Thank you again for contacting me. As your Representative in the United States Congress, it is a privilege and an honor to serve you and to act as your voice in Washington. Please feel free to contact me again with any other issue or matter that concerns you. You may also want to visit my website at http://www.house.gov/rothman where you can find out how I have voted on legislation, learn which bills I have introduced and cosponsored, and keep current with my latest Congressional activities and policy statements.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Steve Rothman

Member of Congress

 

My last name has been removed. Your take on this correspondence?

 

I don't believe a word coming from Steve Rothman, the same as Menendez, as per English as the official language drive trough Palisades Park, Passaic, downtown Miami, little Cuba, and now West Palm Beach. Did you know that in Miami Spanish is spoken more than English on any given day? I tell you they don't want to loose the Spanish vote, period. If the government wanted to deport then all they have to do is go after the employer, like they did in France.

[ben 0]

I realize that English is not the official language of the United States. I'm not necessarily suggesting that it should be either.

 

What is wrong with English being the "Official Language"? Are you afraid of not being PC?

 

My grandparents spoke a foreign language at home. But spoke the defacto Official Language,english, in public. Sorry, that sounds the way it should be.

 

Open to other opinions...

 

There is nothing wrong with English being the official language of the US. For the sake of this discussion, I was trying to stay off that topic. Yes, if it were up to me English would be the official language. I didn't want to use the official language issue as a basis for my anti-ILLEGAL-immigration viewpoint. No, I do not have a problem with LEGAL immigration.

[ben 0]

I came to US in 1981 - legally, and I have contributed to the GDP of this country, but I have paid (more than fair) share of taxes due to the illegal population.

 

My thoughts on this subject are very clear cut and I will not beat around the bush for political correctness.

 

English as the one official language. There is no need for a 2nd "official" language.

Yes, we are a nation built by immigrants, but that doesn't mean it should be allowed to be a nation of illegal immigrants!

 

Illegals should be deported immediately. So what, if they come back again? Deport them again - that's what it takes to enforce the law. The cost of deportation is exaggerated; in the long run it costs less. I find immigration "reform" to be complete BS (well, politics of votes!); it's an oxymoron at best.

 

What about children of illegals? (They automatically become citizens if they were born here.) Adoption is the only viable and realistic option. We don't want the kids to suffer (not their fault), but neither do we want them to become wards of the state. Illegal parents can apply for immigration like anyone else (no lotteries, jumping the queue, and other such nonsense), but in the meantime they must return back to the country of origin. I know that's tough, but enforcing the laws is what will reform the chaos.

 

This has nothing to do with the constitution; it's fine the way it's.

 

Finally, I don't want my hard earned money to be sucked into (more and more) fed, state and local taxes to pay for services to illegals. In many cases, illegals have it better than legals when it comes to services. Look at the "health care reform", another mess! In part, illegals contribute to the complexities in devising a fair solution. Whatever happened to free and fair market system? What next? We will buy a house for a person who can't afford to buy one - at tax payers' expense!?

 

There are many other aspects to this, but I have focused on the fundamentals.

 

In a sense, we already do. It's called Section 8 housing provided for by the fed.

[Old School 611]

In a sense, we already do. It's called Section 8 housing provided for by the fed.

 

And don't forget zero down loans that now the gonernment is preventing forclosure on. That's free housing.

[Old School 611]

I realize that English is not the official language of the United States. I'm not necessarily suggesting that it should be either.

 

What is wrong with English being the "Official Language"? Are you afraid of not being PC?

 

My grandparents spoke a foreign language at home. But spoke the defacto Official Language,english, in public. Sorry, that sounds the way it should be.

 

Open to other opinions...

 

There is nothing wrong with English being the official language of the US. For the sake of this discussion, I was trying to stay off that topic. Yes, if it were up to me English would be the official language. I didn't want to use the official language issue as a basis for my anti-ILLEGAL-immigration viewpoint. No, I do not have a problem with LEGAL immigration.

 

 

Cool, Sorry if I offended you. Now I understand your point

[ben 0]

Cool, Sorry if I offended you. Now I understand your point

 

No worries. None taken.

[Old School 611]

See, your avatar scared the hell out of me I had to apologize. LOL

[Radek 73]

The Program started in the depression era, but still continues, as congress loves to spend our money (no shirt off their backs). (I don't want to get into the section 8 program itself; that's separate subject.)

 

Illegal persons should not be permitted (using loopholes) to make use of the section 8 housing and should be deported.

 

Immediate deportation of illegals can be implemented without incurring substantial cost. Without getting creative, send them back to the local embassy (of the country of origin), publicize it, and let them deal with it. Embassy not willing to cooperate? Well, we should ask them to pack up and leave. Most well meaning embassy's charter includes this function, if not it should be demanded as a prerequisite to establish an embassy.

 

Is there a political will? It can come only from the people, by way of our vote. Hopefully, you have some real choices at the district level.

 

Whatever happened to free and fair market system? What next? We will buy a house for a person who can't afford to buy one - at tax payers' expense!?

 

In a sense, we already do. It's called Section 8 housing provided for by the fed.

[bbk 188]

There is the flip side of the issue. There are thousands of illegal immigrants who actually do pay towards social security, but will never see any of it in return. Before people get their panties in a bunch about that statement, I do realize that there are still a myriad of other issues that do not necessarily "make up" for that. I do agree that illegal immigration is an issue, and I think there must be steps made.

 

Do I share the same enthusiasm of deporting all of them? I don't think that is even realistic... whether we had the Obama government or Bush government. Immigration into this country is already controlled (the US has a history of unofficially monitoring/allowing who comes into our country at certain times), so I think we as a country need to find the root of the issue. Truth is that illegal immigration is simply a byproduct. Of what though? Maybe its the narcotics issue in Mexico/South America, or the crappy standards of living. I think the country needs to focus on what drives people to illegally come to America instead of necessarily trying to plug a hole in this sinking ship.

 

As for an official language. Every empire has always had an official language. But then of course, every empire before the US has fallen. Maybe that diversity is a double-edged blade that keeps us honest, and yet keeps us energized?