Simplify the Rules

Way, way, WAY off. First of all....YES, the northern border should be not "fenced" off, but "walled" off. The difference? Simple. Instead of a simple chainlink fence, build a concrete wall that's too tall for most ladders - thick enough to walk on, with sharpshooters every so many yards - and patrol it regularly. Really, this job should be given to the National Guard, not some civilian police agency. It's a matter of national security and therefore doesn't fall into the rubric of law enforcement. And so what if each border is 2,000 miles long? Spend the money regardless of cost, and get it done. It might not stop the illegals who overstay their visas, but it might stop the ones who do sneak in. Second, there needs to be more aggressive security measures at seaports along the coast...and maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea if the National Guard were patrolling the shores periodically looking for boats arriving from Cuba and the like, to catch any that the Coast Guard misses during their sea patrols. All this is too expensive, you say? Somehow, I doubt it would cost any more in startup costs than these stupid bailouts have...and doubtful more in annual costs than the interest on Obama's new debt. At least this way we'd be providing jobs for thousands of people instead of giving our money way to China and other debt-holders. Secondly, there needs to be an end to "sanctuary cities" and more ICE raids on companies that might be employing illegals. It's a two-pronged approach: secure the border AND step up domestic enforcement. Why can't we do both? Eventually, one of our cities is going to suffer a major terrorist attack...and I'm going to blame Stossel when it happens.

Wall off BOTH borders, if you ask me. Why should Canada be given a pass, being that they make no effort at all to screen those who want to immigrate to their country?

After the arrest of the 'grinning' pirate and his 15 minutes of fame, just the thought of our government saying 'no more waterboarding', 'no more inhuman punishment', I would like to ask "Why the 'hello-dolly' not! Do you idiots think he was just out for a 'ski on the waters?' Politicians have lost it! These terrorists, and also the ones already living on American soil, are bent on killing all Americans and taking over or haven't you air heads figured this out yet? Taxpayers know that "AN EYE FOR AN EYE AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH" means just that, so stop trying to 'paint a rose colored garden' for these killers. INCIDENTALLY, prisons are too good for these people and Taxpayers' money shouldn't be used to keep them up, even the Arizona 'tent city' is too good for them! As for OBAMA LITERALLY 'SHAKING AND EXTENDING HIS HAND & TELLING CHAVEZ & CASTRO' = 'I'M NOT TALKING JUST TO BE TALKING' IS GOING TO MAKE THESE DICTATORS LOVE HIM AND AMERICA, HE'S OH SO MISTAKEN. THESE PEOPLE MAIM, RAPE AND KILL THEIR OWN KIN, AND HE THINKS THEY'LL SPARE HIM AND AMERICA? GIVE ME A BREAK! TAXPAYERS are saying "Obamas' radical and socialist changes are more than can be tolerated; therefore, look for the Tea Parties to increase and all politicians pay to be cut to $12,000.00 yearly! Or, sell them a one-way ticket to the foreign countries they've sold America to, taking all assets to pay off the trillions they've borrowed without Taxpayers' consent! Gitmo looks better for them everyday, doesn't it? THE FOLLOWING WAS SENT TO ME AND I'M FORWARDING IT ALONG! ================================================================================ There was a Pied Piper who said, “We live in the greatest country in the world. Help me change it!” *And the people said, “Change is good!” Then he said, “We are going to tax the rich fat-cats,”…*And the people said “Sock it to them!” “and redistribute their wealth.” *And the people said, “Show me the money!” And then he said, “Redistribution of wealth is good for everybody” *And Joe the plumber said, are you kidding me?” And Joe's personal records were hacked and publicized. *And one lone reporter asked, “Isn't that Marxist policy?” And she was banished from the kingdom! Then someone asked, “With no foreign relations experience, how will you deal with radical terrorists?” And the Pied Piper said, “Simple. I'll sit down and talk with them and show them how nice we really are and they'll forget that they ever wanted to kill us all!” Then the Pied Piper said, “I'll give 95% of you lower taxes.” *And one, lone voice said, “But 40% of us don't pay ANY taxes.” So the Pied Piper said, “Then I'll give you some of the taxes the fat-cats pay!” *And the people said, “Show me the money!” Then the Pied Piper said, “I'll tax your Capital Gains when you sell your homes!” *And the people yawned and the slumping housing market collapsed. And he said, “I'll mandate employer- funded health care for EVERY worker and raise the minimum wage.” *And the people said, “Gim'me some of that!” Then he said, “I'll penalize employers who ship jobs overseas.” *And the people said, “Where's my rebate check?” Then the Pied Piper actually said, “I'll bankrupt the coal industry and electricity rates will skyrocket!” *And the people said, “Coal is dirty, coal is evil, no more coal! But we don't care for that part about higher electric rates.” So the Pied Piper said, “Not to worry. If your rebate isn't enough to cover your expenses, we'll bail you out. Just sign up with ACORN and your troubles are over!” Then he said, “Illegal immigrants feel scorned and slighted. Let's grant them amnesty, Social Security, free education, free lunches, free medical care, bi-lingual signs and guaranteed housing.” *And the people said, “Ole`! Bravo!” And they made him King! And so it came to pass that employers, facing spiraling costs and ever-higher taxes, raised their prices and laid off workers. Others simply gave up and went out of business and the economy slowed even further. Then the Pied Piper said, “I am the Messiah and I'm here to save you! We'll just print more money so everyone will have enough!” But our foreign trading partners said, “Wait a minute. Your dollar isn't worth what it was. You'll have to pay more.” *And the people said, “Wait a minute. That's not fair!” And the world said, “Neither are these other, idiotic programs you've embraced. You've become a Socialist state and a second-rate power. Now you'll play by ourrules!” *And the people said, “What have we done?” But it was too late. If you think this is a fairy tale, open your eyes and ears. It's happening RIGHT NOW! Did you know the president's name is really an acronym… One Big Astounding Mistake America - WHICH SPELLS, YOU GUESSED IT 'OBAMA'

Even most sociologists will admit that in order to have a viable country you have to have effective border control. Countries that can't protect themselves from internal and external threats soon cease to exist. I believe that Americans who are against illegal immigration are more against the apparent lack of assimilation than they are immigration per se. Hence, the reaction against the rallys that featured Mexican flags. [Interesting that the Obama campaign co-opted the open immigration proponents' catch phrase: Si, se puede. Yes we can.]
The against the wall arguments that rely on cost are simply not true. [We could call them infrastructure projects.] What we lack is the political will on both sides of the aisle. I propose that we periodically visit employers and issue ID cards to all employees without verified ID. To cover the costs of the program we will charge the employers $.01 per hour worked by those who receive the cards. No need to deport anyone. After some waiting period let them enter a process for gaining citizenship if they wish. When they become citizens the employer can stop paying the fee. (Just about) everyone should be happy, and the government picks up some pocket change for doing something it's supposed to do.