THE PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE, USA
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Volume IX, Issue # 223, November 29, 2007
Dr. Almon Leroy Way, Jr., Editor
Government Committed to & Acting in Accord with Conservative Principles
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U.S. BORDER SECURITY & IMMIGRATION REFORM
By Dr. Ron Paul
ILLEGAL ALIENS & U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY:
RON PAUL ON THE NEED TO STOP THE FLAUNTING OF U.S. LAWS BY MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS & THE TRAMPLING OF
THE U.S. CONSTITUTION BY SHAMELESS POLITICIANS IN THEIR EFFORT TO GRANT AMNESTY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS -- DR.
PAUL'S ADVOCACY OF A PLAN TO PHYSICALLY SECURE AMERICA'S BORDERS & COASTLINES, STRICTLY ENFORCE U.S.
VISA RULES, DECLINE TO GRANT AMNESTY TO ILLEGAL ALIENS, WITHHOLD PUBLIC SERVICES & BENEFITS FROM ILLEGALS,
END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, & PASS LEGISLATION MANDATING TRUE IMMIGRATION REFORM
FULL STORY:
We are often reminded that America is a nation of immigrants, implying that we are coldhearted to restrict immigration in any
way. But the new Americans reaching our shores in the late 1800s and early 1900s were legal immigrants. In many
cases, they had no chance of returning home again.
We must reject amnesty for illegal immigrants in any form. We cannot continue to reward lawbreakers and expect things to
get better. If we reward millions of aliens who come here illegally, surely millions more will follow suit.
Moreover, amnesty for illegal aliens insults legal immigrants, who face years of paperwork and long waits to earn precious
American citizenship.
Birthright citizenship similarly rewards lawbreaking, and must be stopped. As long as illegal immigrants know their children
born here will be citizens, the perverse incentive to sneak into this country remains strong.
Americans are happy to welcome those who wish to come here and build a better life for themselves, but we rightfully expect
immigrants to show loyalty and attempt to assimilate themselves culturally. Birthright citizenship sometimes confers the
benefits of being American on people who do not truly embrace America.
True reform of U.S. immigration policy should be our goal.
SIX-POINT PLAN FOR BORDER SECURITY & IMMIGRATION REFORM
1. Physically Secure Our Borders & Coastlines.
We must do what ever it takes to control entry into our country, before
we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.
2. Enforce Visa Rules.
Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who
overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially
important when we recall that a number of 9-11 terrorists had
expired visas.
3. No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens.
Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million aliens are in our country
illegally. That is a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.
4. No Welfare for Illegal Aliens.
Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity,
work hard, and play by the rules. But taxpayers should not have
to pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools,
roads, and social services.
5. End Birthright Citizenship.
As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will
be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S.A. illegally will remain
strong.
6. Pass True Immigration Reform.
The current U.S. immigration system is incoherent and unfair.
But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more
immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage
Foundation. This is insanity. Legal immigrants from all
countries should face the same rules and waiting periods.
LINKS TO RELATED TOPICS:
United States Immigration, Assimilation, & National Security Policy:
Immigration into the U.S.A., Legal & Illegal Aliens,
& U.S. Border Control
Dr. Ron Paul is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, elected from and representing the Fourteenth
Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Paul is considered to be one of America's leading spokesmen for constitutional
government, the rule of law, liberty under law, the private enterprise system,, free market economics, sound monetary policy, and
fiscal restraint on the part of the U.S. national government.
Currently, Congressman Paul is a contender for the Republican Party's nomination as its candidate for U.S. President in the
presidential election of 2008.
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