Illegal immigration is a major issue in America today. While Democrats and some Republicans seek "immigration reform" that will do nothing more than offer amnesty to more than 12 MILLION Illegal aliens, I support a different kind of immigration reform. During this time of economic downturn, we simply can not sustain an unchecked and massive influx of immigrants to this nation; not only are they taking jobs from unemployed Americans, not only are they dragging down the salaries of Americans by doing work more cheaply but also having open borders is a direct threat to American national security. As such, here are my proposals for Illegal Immigration reform:
- First and foremost, WE MUST close our border by whatever means necessary; this is NOT negotiable. I do support a border fence, but I also believe that we need increased funding in order to modernize and increase the presence of Border Patrol agents along the border with Mexico. This not only deters illegal aliens from flooding across our border, but it also helps us identify terrorists who seek to kill Americans. We should do the same thing along the Canadian border as well.
- We MUST support our Border Patrol Agents in their efforts to fight illegal immigration. We CAN NOT allow our Border Patrol agents to be prosecuted for defending our nation!
- All illegal immigrants in this country MUST leave this nation and be vetted for criminal history and health screenings. We can set up check points on either side of the border to make sure they pass the inspection to come to this country. While we simply don't have the manpower or resources to force illegals to do this, we WILL send back any illegal immigrant who has NOT passed through this process...we will ask to have them deported at the EXPENSE of THEIR government, NOT the American taxpayer. Once they have been vetted and identified, we can then give them a temporary work visa in order to work in this country.
- By the end of the visa period, these immigrants MUST show progress toward learning the English language, obtaining gainful employment, and actively being part of the US naturalization process. Any one who fails to take those steps will not receive a renewal of their visa and will be deported. Anyone not wanting to become American would follow the current program for work-visas, IF work and visas are available. They would not be required to learn English or enter the naturalization process, but would be required to leave after the end of the visa or risk permanent ban from future visas. Anyone failing to voluntarily report to a border checkpoint within a designated time (90 - 120 days), or who over-stayed a visa, would be permanently banned from EVER receiving citizenship, work visa, or even future admittance into the United States. Those same violators would be immediately deported, without due process, once caught within the United States.
- We MUST make laws that punish employers who hire illegal immigrants to work in their companies. As long as they continue to pay the workers minimum wage, the wages for American workers WILL NOT increase.
- We WILL PASS a law denying sanctuary cities federal funding for aiding illegal immigrants
- We must deny most social services for illegals (unless they pay for these services)
- We must stop Mexico from interfering in our national discourse on immigration and make mexico pay to record and/or deport any illegal here from Mexico (this includes incarcerating any criminals)
- We must eliminate birthright citizenship for those who are either not married to Americans or who are unwilling to obey our immigration laws.
- Finally, we MUST make it easier for workers to obtain work visas. Right now, the process is too expensive and too burdensome. We must also make it easier and faster to obtain citizenship for those who want to become Americans.
