Sometimes the only way you can tell that an incompetent leader has finally made a good decision is when extremists on both sides are screaming for different reasons. Bush's guest-worker proposal is by far the most sensible solution to the "problem" of illegal immigration. The loony right's proposal (their reactionary constituents in mind) would shove even more people into the criminal justice system (and ultimately jail) who shouldn't be there in the first place. The loony left (potential voters in mind) want a citizenship "fast-track" for all illegal immigrants without bothering to ask them if that's what they want. Guest-worker visas with the later option of citizenship make the most sense for illegal immigrants who are following the great American dream of making life better for their children. Bush seems to understand that this dream doesn't depend upon which side of the Rio Grande you were born. Give him credit for that.
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It's crazy the ridiculous punishments people (even Congressmen) are suggesting. Maybe someone will point out that this could kill the housing market and they'll all run for cover.
There's a lot of hypocrisy in extremists' arguments, but I particularly wish folks would stop accusing everyone of racism. As I wrote in my blog Real Currents, I agree that Bush is more in tune with reality on this issue than other politicians. It sure would be nice if he'd get some help from the Mexican government, too.
http://realcurrents.blogsome.com/2006/03/30/immigration-reform-the-first-of-many-issues-too-long-deferred/
Posted by: Gordon | March 30, 2006 at 12:18 AM