Watching this exchange on CNN while eating breakfast and getting ready for work brought about an important point that many in Washington need to realize.
We must have immigration reform now.
The reason is simple. There are too many families in limbo. Too many and something must be done. Sitting and waiting for the problem to fade to black is not good enough. So here is what I think must be done.
Step 1: Secure the border
This is the beginning. First and foremost, the US must secure the border. Pretty simple. The reason for securing the border is not keeping good people out. It is for keeping the narcos out. They are smuggling guns through the border and massacring people in Mexico. The incredible violence due to drugs is good reason for people to leave Mexico come hell or high water. So securing the border is a must.
Step 2: Reform the path to citizenship
The reason many people avoid the citizenship process is because it is arduous. I know someone who moved from Canada and became a citizen. It took her several years and tons of money and she had help from friends in the Canadian government. Now imagine if you do not have meaningful connections, very little money, and no understanding of how to even begin the process. There is no incentive to do the right thing with an arduous process like that. There has to be a way to make it more efficient and streamline so people who are not high risk can easily obtain citizenship.
Step 3: Do something for undocumented people already here
This is a big issue I have with many conservatives. None of them have a suggestion on what to do with people who are currently here illegally. They say deport them all but we know that is not feasible. The cost is too high to do that. Therefore, something has to be done about the people here. Quit avoiding the issue. Conservatives, work with the other side in order to resolve the issue.
Step 4: Hit the businesses that support illegal immigration
People would stop coming illegally if we punish the businesses that offer jobs under the table. Businesses that offer jobs to illegals are one of the main catalysts for immigration. People would not come illegally if there were not opportunities. And the punishments must be harsh. No slaps on the hand or loopholes. This will discourage businesses from seeking illegal workers, and also provide more incentive for people to come legally.
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