Bush is getting pummeled by right wingers on border security. Many people whose motives are to keep America as white as possible or who fear a possible Latino majority in this country are using, "security," as an excuse to put pressure on Bush to militarize the border.
Bush has proposed a great plan for border security. He understands that Mexicans and Central Americans just want a piece of the American economy, and that is why they are coming over in large numbers. He also understand that, even if we wanted a totally closed border, it's rediculous to think that we can be, to quote Jesse Jackson, "an island of prosperity in an ocean of poverty." In simpler terms, the natural progression of human nature will lead people towards entering America illegally at any cost.
Bush's plan is to offer temporary worker cards to illegals. This is brilliant. It is a far better solution for security than militarizing the border and it gives workers rights to help them avoid exploitation by prospective employers. Any person coming to America for "good" purposes (to find a better life economically, etc.) will sign up for their temporary worker card. The only ones left entering illicitly will be people who want to come to the country for bad intentions (terrorists, drug dealers, bangers, etc.).
It really strikes an analogy to gun control. Outlawing handguns or hunting rifles is stupid. People will always want guns, so outlawing them only makes it more difficult to track their illicit use. Same thing with the border. Taking a hardline stance with illegals only makes it harder to weed out those who may be coming into the country to cause trouble.
The argument about security for militarization of the border holds no water, yet conservatives continue to pound it because they are hiding their real reasons. Many, if not most, are racist against Mexicans and Central Americans. Many foolishly believe that America's future economic fortunes are somehow tied to a tight border (despite the fact that any economist understands the need for free trade [including humans] for economic prosperity).
My final statement is specifically pointing towards anyone reading this who supports border militarization. There is always outrage during times of excessive immigration, but through any large scale immigration pattern (Irish, Italians, Jews, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) America has grown economically stronger principally because we remain one of the more open countries in the world.
Bush has proposed a great plan for border security. He understands that Mexicans and Central Americans just want a piece of the American economy, and that is why they are coming over in large numbers. He also understand that, even if we wanted a totally closed border, it's rediculous to think that we can be, to quote Jesse Jackson, "an island of prosperity in an ocean of poverty." In simpler terms, the natural progression of human nature will lead people towards entering America illegally at any cost.
Bush's plan is to offer temporary worker cards to illegals. This is brilliant. It is a far better solution for security than militarizing the border and it gives workers rights to help them avoid exploitation by prospective employers. Any person coming to America for "good" purposes (to find a better life economically, etc.) will sign up for their temporary worker card. The only ones left entering illicitly will be people who want to come to the country for bad intentions (terrorists, drug dealers, bangers, etc.).
It really strikes an analogy to gun control. Outlawing handguns or hunting rifles is stupid. People will always want guns, so outlawing them only makes it more difficult to track their illicit use. Same thing with the border. Taking a hardline stance with illegals only makes it harder to weed out those who may be coming into the country to cause trouble.
The argument about security for militarization of the border holds no water, yet conservatives continue to pound it because they are hiding their real reasons. Many, if not most, are racist against Mexicans and Central Americans. Many foolishly believe that America's future economic fortunes are somehow tied to a tight border (despite the fact that any economist understands the need for free trade [including humans] for economic prosperity).
My final statement is specifically pointing towards anyone reading this who supports border militarization. There is always outrage during times of excessive immigration, but through any large scale immigration pattern (Irish, Italians, Jews, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) America has grown economically stronger principally because we remain one of the more open countries in the world.
