William Streppone, Immigration Attorney, Releases 11 Videos Arguing for a Humane Approach to Our Immigration Problem - 'A Humane Approach is the Only Real Solution'
In the videos, William Streppone’s arguments crush the same old clichés many use to argue against a humane approach.
William Streppone addresses each one of these common arguments:
"They broke the law therefore they must be deported"
"We should not reward people who break the law"
"Pathway to citizenship will be an incentive for more illegal immigrants"
"E-verify would resolve the problem"
"All we have to do is enforce the laws already on the books"
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They broke the law therefore they must be deported
What is the rule of law? Immigration attorney, William Streppone, argues in this video that the rule of law is not only the statues on the books, but also takes into account extenuating circumstances and other issues before rendering punishment.
We should not reward people who break the law
In this video, William Streppone, smashes the old myth that giving illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship is somehow rewarding bad behavior. He argues that they're already here and have been here for many years. It would be better to have them contribute to our healthcare system and pay taxes than to spend to money it would cost to chase them down and deport them.
Pathway to citizenship will be an incentive for more illegal immigrants
William Streppone destroys the myth that if a pathway to citizenship is enacted, it will create an incentive for more illegal immigrants to come to the United States. The myth sounds reasonable and is often repeated, but when analized closely it becomes clear it is simply a myth.
E-verify would resolve the problem
In this video William Streppone discusses “e verify”. "It is a good idea in principle but would have a devastating effect on innocent people if implemented now."
All we have to do is enforce the laws already on the books
Unfortunately, the problem is so big enforcing the laws on the books will never work. The laws on the books were not designed to handle millions of illegal immigrants. Therefore, it is paramount we get our immigration problem under control before we spend time enforcing the laws already on the books.
Just deport them all
This video shows it is impractical to deport all the illegal immigrants. Not only is it the wrong thing to do, but the cost would be enormous.Therefore, a humane approach to resolve the immigration problem must be implemented. Simply put, when dealing with human beings the solution must be humane. After all, the word humane comes from the word human.
To see the videos addressing each point above, go to:
http://www.immigration-debate.com/
William A. Streppone
Monday, May 21, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
William Streppone Reviews, “They Come to America”
William A. Streppone, Immigration Attorney
A Participant in the Movie
"They Come to America"
There is
an old saying I heard many times over regarding media attention. That is,
“don’t care about anything else - just make sure they spell your name
correctly”. That advice simply doesn’t work for me. I’ve been working as an
immigration attorney for more than 16 years. I’ve been fighting for a humane
approach in resolving our immigration problem. That message is most important
to me. Of course I want my name spelled correctly, but most importantly I want
my message to get out. We must deal with our immigration problem humanely!
The movie, They Come to America, is a movie about the problems and the cost of illegal immigration. You can get more information about the movie at, theycometoamerica.com.
The movie, They Come to America, is a movie about the problems and the cost of illegal immigration. You can get more information about the movie at, theycometoamerica.com.
As a participant in the movie, I was disappointed in the final result. There were so many issues left out of the movie that should have
been in. For example, in the movie John Roland, a retired Fox anchor, asked
three different politicians in Florida if they had solutions to the immigration
problem, and if they didn’t why should anyone vote for them. Yet the movie
itself does not address any solutions to the immigration problem. If it wasn't an important question why ask it? Hence, in the spirit
of John Roland’s question, why should this movie be taken seriously as a
documentary if it doesn’t address solutions? As a matter of fact, one
politician, Alex Sink, actually mentioned comprehensive immigration reform as a
solution and it was never followed up on.
I
was interviewed for the movie for more than three hours and none of my points on solutions made it into
the movie. At one point the director asked he wished someone could
give him a reason why anyone would be against making “e verify” mandatory. Yet I nor anyone else was asked that question in the documentary.
In addition, there were
five experts in the movie. Three of the experts well known
for their stance against comprehensive immigration reform were never challenged
by the director on any subject at all! However, a lobbyist and
myself were constantly challenged by the director to the point where the director
actually injected his own opinions during the interview. Moreover, during many
of the clips, I’m either challenged by the director or rebuffed by a
following clip without an opportunity to respond. This never happened to the pro
“Deport them all” experts.
Furthermore, the movie mainly
focuses on Latinos and Hispanics. Yet 40 percent of all illegal immigrants do
not come through our borders but are visa violators. These are people who come
from all around the world and who overstay their visas. If you are Latino or
Hispanic watching this movie you would feel singled out. Moreover, those who attacked us on 9/11 were not Latinos but rather members of the al-Qaeda organization who came into the U.S. legally and overstayed their visas or otherwise violated their visas. They did not come through the border! Yet the movie only focuses on the border.
The director's response to this is if he had seen other nationalities he would have filmed them. He said he pointed his camera at what he saw and this is what he got. That answer is unacceptable. I suggest he do a little more homework next time and point his camera in a different direction. He would have seen the other 40 percent!
One part of the movie actually suggests that people who come to America don't want to stay in America but just want to make money and return to their countries. This is highlighted by an interview with one immigrant! I guess we no longer have to deport illegal immigrants because they are going to leave anyway. Of course I'm joking. This depiction is so unfair anyone, regardless of the political spectrum they fall under, would find this incredibly unfair. I guess millions of immigrants are fighting for legalization in this country because they want to leave. Why would anyone want comprehensive immigration reform if most want to return to their country? It makes no sense.
The director's response to this is if he had seen other nationalities he would have filmed them. He said he pointed his camera at what he saw and this is what he got. That answer is unacceptable. I suggest he do a little more homework next time and point his camera in a different direction. He would have seen the other 40 percent!
One part of the movie actually suggests that people who come to America don't want to stay in America but just want to make money and return to their countries. This is highlighted by an interview with one immigrant! I guess we no longer have to deport illegal immigrants because they are going to leave anyway. Of course I'm joking. This depiction is so unfair anyone, regardless of the political spectrum they fall under, would find this incredibly unfair. I guess millions of immigrants are fighting for legalization in this country because they want to leave. Why would anyone want comprehensive immigration reform if most want to return to their country? It makes no sense.
There were some small parts of the movie I
liked. For example, the part showing the drug cartel compound right at the border and a scene
where the entire film crew crosses the border and approaches the compound. That was every exciting. I think we can all agree we have to
do something about the drugs entering our country.
In addition, the most emotional part
of the movie was the speech given by a valedictorian in her class who was
brought to the U.S. by her parents when she was a child. She has done
everything she could to fit in to our society yet is still considered illegal and
an outcast. Her emotional speech was very moving and highlights many of the
problems young people face in her position.
However, in the final analysis, the movie is just plain unfair. It is not an honest look at both sides of the issue. Unfortunately, it's an attempt by the director to fool people into thinking it is unbiased. Fortunately, most film festivals and other media outlets have rejected this movie - not just the Hollywood elites, but film festivals from all sides of the political spectrum have rejected this movie.
However, in the final analysis, the movie is just plain unfair. It is not an honest look at both sides of the issue. Unfortunately, it's an attempt by the director to fool people into thinking it is unbiased. Fortunately, most film festivals and other media outlets have rejected this movie - not just the Hollywood elites, but film festivals from all sides of the political spectrum have rejected this movie.
I have put a webpage together
focusing on important issues that were not in the movie. I give detailed
answers to many of the common questions people have on this topic. I also
attack many of the clichés used to argue against a humane approach to our
immigration problem.
Please check out
immigration-debate.com for more information.
Thank
you,
William A. Streppone
Immigration Attorney
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
NONE OF THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ARE TRULY CONSERVATIVE
The problem with the immigration debate is most of the republican candidates are treating it as though illegal immigrants recently arrived in the U.S. As a result, their solutions are not practical. THEY ARE NOT TREATING THIS SUBJECT IN A TRULY CONSERVATIVE MANNER.
For example, the republican candidates say we should deport all the illegal immigrants. This idea would be fine if there were only five thousand illegal immigrants who recently entered the country. We could afford to do that. However, there are more than twenty million in the U.S. today. The expense to deport would be enormous. It’s funny how some republicans don’t care about the deficit when it comes to deportation. They are willing to spend whatever it costs. That doesn't sound like a true conservative to me.
The republican candidates also suggest we should not spend any taxpayer dollars to educate illegal immigrant children. Again, many children have been here for close to twenty years through no fault of their own. Our choice is to either educate them or to allow them to become a drag on sociey. The cost to society NOT to educate would be much greater than any cost to educate. We must be concerned about our long term deficits.
Any true conservative would be.
The republican candidates support punishing all employers who hire illegal immigrants. This view fails to recognize that American citizens would be adversely affected since many illegal workers support American spouses and American children. In other words they are advocating firing the main breadwinner and forcing their dependents on public assistance. Again, what happen to the republican’s great concern about the deficit?
The solutions to the immigration problem must be practical and humane.
Number one, we must secure the borders. The border can be secured by utilizing technology; boots on the ground and fences in certain areas. The idea that we need a fence around our entire country is ridiculous. Our technology has the ability to see a silver dollar on the ground from outer space – and can tell if its heads or tails. Yet somehow many claim that technology can’t see a Mexican trying to cross our border. Give
me a break - If the Mexican is that smart we should let him in for free and give him a full scholarship to our finest schools. The fact is a virtual fence can be a great tool in helping secure our borders.
Secondly, we must deal with those illegal immigrants already present in the United States. After paying substantial fines for breaking our laws, we must come up with a fair and humane pathway to citizenship. As I stated above, deportation is not practical.
Finally, when we have our immigration problem under control, we can begin to consider some of the things the republican candidates are advocating to prevent to problem from happeing again. However, this can only be done when the current problem has been resoloved - and not before.
The sad truth is the republican candidates, with the exception of Rick Perry, are not being thoughtful on this subject. They are simply throwing out red-meat to their constituents rather than dealing with the real and practical solutions. It is so easy just to say “DEPORT THEM ALL!” It gets the crowed all worked up and you really look like a true conservative.
The last time I checked, a true conservative was a God fearing man or woman. How we treat other human beings, even when they are wrong, is of great concern to me and should be of great concern to every true conservative out there.
For example, the republican candidates say we should deport all the illegal immigrants. This idea would be fine if there were only five thousand illegal immigrants who recently entered the country. We could afford to do that. However, there are more than twenty million in the U.S. today. The expense to deport would be enormous. It’s funny how some republicans don’t care about the deficit when it comes to deportation. They are willing to spend whatever it costs. That doesn't sound like a true conservative to me.
The republican candidates also suggest we should not spend any taxpayer dollars to educate illegal immigrant children. Again, many children have been here for close to twenty years through no fault of their own. Our choice is to either educate them or to allow them to become a drag on sociey. The cost to society NOT to educate would be much greater than any cost to educate. We must be concerned about our long term deficits.
Any true conservative would be.
The republican candidates support punishing all employers who hire illegal immigrants. This view fails to recognize that American citizens would be adversely affected since many illegal workers support American spouses and American children. In other words they are advocating firing the main breadwinner and forcing their dependents on public assistance. Again, what happen to the republican’s great concern about the deficit?
The solutions to the immigration problem must be practical and humane.
Number one, we must secure the borders. The border can be secured by utilizing technology; boots on the ground and fences in certain areas. The idea that we need a fence around our entire country is ridiculous. Our technology has the ability to see a silver dollar on the ground from outer space – and can tell if its heads or tails. Yet somehow many claim that technology can’t see a Mexican trying to cross our border. Give
me a break - If the Mexican is that smart we should let him in for free and give him a full scholarship to our finest schools. The fact is a virtual fence can be a great tool in helping secure our borders.
Secondly, we must deal with those illegal immigrants already present in the United States. After paying substantial fines for breaking our laws, we must come up with a fair and humane pathway to citizenship. As I stated above, deportation is not practical.
Finally, when we have our immigration problem under control, we can begin to consider some of the things the republican candidates are advocating to prevent to problem from happeing again. However, this can only be done when the current problem has been resoloved - and not before.
The sad truth is the republican candidates, with the exception of Rick Perry, are not being thoughtful on this subject. They are simply throwing out red-meat to their constituents rather than dealing with the real and practical solutions. It is so easy just to say “DEPORT THEM ALL!” It gets the crowed all worked up and you really look like a true conservative.
The last time I checked, a true conservative was a God fearing man or woman. How we treat other human beings, even when they are wrong, is of great concern to me and should be of great concern to every true conservative out there.
Friday, December 24, 2010
I was an illegal immigrant in the Kingdom of God
I was an illegal immigrant in the Kingdom of God.
I broke his laws.
I snuck under the pearly gates.
I was a trespasser.
The angels were looking for me.
Michael, the Archangel, personally delivered the deportation notice.
I was afraid.
To be forever banned from the Kingdom of God was unimaginable.
I tried to show the Angel false ID.
“I’m NOT Bill Streppone,” I screamed.
“Don’t lie to me", the Angel said. "You’re covered in sin. You’ve broken all the rules.”
I pleaded with the Angel. I told him I would do anything. “Please don’t deport me. Satan is waiting for me on the other side."
“That’s what happens to people who don’t obey the rule of law – especially God’s Laws,” explained the Angel.
I begged him, “Please No. I’m willing to work in the Kingdom of God for below wages if you don’t cast me out.”
The Angel chuckled, “So you want to work illegally in the Kingdom of God? Not a good argument”.
“Ok, that’s enough, you’re coming with me."
“No, No, Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And with everything in me I screamed,“God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!".
There was complete silence.
I looked up.
I saw the face of Jesus.
In the next instance he was standing right beside me.
All the angels were standing at attention.
Jesus asked, “Do you believe in me?”
I said, “Yes Lord."
He then handed me a Pure White Card (the permanent resident card is white in heaven).
“This is your permanent resident card to the Kingdom of God”, He explaned.
“But I don’t deserve this. “Michael said I was covered in sin."
Michael the Archangel turned to me, “What sin? I don’t see any sin in you. You’ve been clothed in a beautiful White Robe - as pure as pure can be.”
Then Jesus said to me, “You have been shown Grace; you have been shown Mercy; you have been shown Forgiveness. Do the same unto your fellowman.”
Then he said, “I know you have helped many people get their green cards. But most importantly, don’t forget to tell the people how to get the White Card.”
Because of His great Love shown toward me, when people ask me, “What is your name?”
I proudly say,
Bill Streppone.
I broke his laws.
I snuck under the pearly gates.
I was a trespasser.
The angels were looking for me.
Michael, the Archangel, personally delivered the deportation notice.
I was afraid.
To be forever banned from the Kingdom of God was unimaginable.
I tried to show the Angel false ID.
“I’m NOT Bill Streppone,” I screamed.
“Don’t lie to me", the Angel said. "You’re covered in sin. You’ve broken all the rules.”
I pleaded with the Angel. I told him I would do anything. “Please don’t deport me. Satan is waiting for me on the other side."
“That’s what happens to people who don’t obey the rule of law – especially God’s Laws,” explained the Angel.
I begged him, “Please No. I’m willing to work in the Kingdom of God for below wages if you don’t cast me out.”
The Angel chuckled, “So you want to work illegally in the Kingdom of God? Not a good argument”.
“Ok, that’s enough, you’re coming with me."
“No, No, Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And with everything in me I screamed,“God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!".
There was complete silence.
I looked up.
I saw the face of Jesus.
In the next instance he was standing right beside me.
All the angels were standing at attention.
Jesus asked, “Do you believe in me?”
I said, “Yes Lord."
He then handed me a Pure White Card (the permanent resident card is white in heaven).
“This is your permanent resident card to the Kingdom of God”, He explaned.
“But I don’t deserve this. “Michael said I was covered in sin."
Michael the Archangel turned to me, “What sin? I don’t see any sin in you. You’ve been clothed in a beautiful White Robe - as pure as pure can be.”
Then Jesus said to me, “You have been shown Grace; you have been shown Mercy; you have been shown Forgiveness. Do the same unto your fellowman.”
Then he said, “I know you have helped many people get their green cards. But most importantly, don’t forget to tell the people how to get the White Card.”
Because of His great Love shown toward me, when people ask me, “What is your name?”
I proudly say,
Bill Streppone.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
KICK’EM ALL THE HELL OUT
It is amazing how people say “kick all the illegals out. “ I agree we should “kick’em all out”, but I'm talking about a different group of people.
Somehow during these most difficult times we live in, I think it makes people feel better to say, “Kick’em all the hell out!!!” That felt good.
However, the problems our country is experiencing have absolutely nothing to do with immigration. Unfortunately, the problems have everything to do with our own U.S. government. Don’t miss understand, our form of government and Constitution is the best in the world and best ever known to man. However, our current leaders keep trampling over our Constitution and the principles outlined by our founding fathers without even batting an eye.
Allow me to provide a few examples:
We have a court system that does not insist on strict construction and original intent when interpreting the Constitution.
What this means is a few judges can circumvent the electorate and the will of the people by making up law instead of following the Constitution. Can you imagine circumventing the Constitution of the United States? It is happening every day. As a result, we have laws today restricting Americans from placing a cross on government property honoring their fallen heroes. Some wacco judges say it is a violation of the separation of church and state clause found in the Constitution. Either they can’t read or these judges are not very smart. Remember, just because someone has a formal education and wears a black robe doesn’t make them smart.
The First Amendment to the Constitution says:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. The keywords here are: “or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”.
Guess they forgot to read that part. The first part simply means that the government will not affirmatively make a law establishing a religion. However, the people should never be prohibited from worshiping God, whether on government property or not – as long as it is not organized by the government.
2. The U.S. Government is growing at an alarming rate.
It has never been the intent of our founders that the U.S. government control every aspect of our lives. Just read the federalist papers. As a matter of fact, the power was to be very limited. Defend the country; have a national currency; and to promote an environment for “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. We call it the “Declaration of Independence”, yet many of our current leaders interpret this to mean we want to be controlled. Maybe it should have been called the “Declaration of Bondage” in their eyes.
Just look at the current state of the Social Security System; Medicare & Medicaid and our national debt. And yet they now want to run our healthcare system. These people couldn’t run a lemonade stand.
Unfortunately, many of our leaders have been raised in a laboratory, never really having any experience in real life situations – many having never worked at a real job, and most having no clue how to run a business. Yet these are our leaders today. Of course formal education is important, but unless it is combined with real world experience you have nothing.
Therefore, the power of the U.S. government should be severely limited. Leave the people alone. They are perfectly capable of taking care of themselves.
3. Government is intruding on the free market system.
Every day, private industries are growing smaller and smaller as the government grows larger and larger. As this continues, there will be no incentives for anyone to be the best they can be. Instead it will promote mediocrity. Why? Because no matter how well you do at your job, it will be the government setting the wages instead of the free market system.
Oh…Almost forgot. Weren’t we talking about immigration? That’s right, I almost forgot. It’s those damn illegal immigrants causing all the problems. That’s right… Let me focus on people who have no power rather than those who are in power and robbing me of my freedom.
Here’s what I say. Any government official who does not know how to read and respect the United States Constitution should be kicked out of office. That’s right you heard me…
KICK’EM ALL THE HELL OUT!!! Now then… I feel better now.
Somehow during these most difficult times we live in, I think it makes people feel better to say, “Kick’em all the hell out!!!” That felt good.
However, the problems our country is experiencing have absolutely nothing to do with immigration. Unfortunately, the problems have everything to do with our own U.S. government. Don’t miss understand, our form of government and Constitution is the best in the world and best ever known to man. However, our current leaders keep trampling over our Constitution and the principles outlined by our founding fathers without even batting an eye.
Allow me to provide a few examples:
We have a court system that does not insist on strict construction and original intent when interpreting the Constitution.
What this means is a few judges can circumvent the electorate and the will of the people by making up law instead of following the Constitution. Can you imagine circumventing the Constitution of the United States? It is happening every day. As a result, we have laws today restricting Americans from placing a cross on government property honoring their fallen heroes. Some wacco judges say it is a violation of the separation of church and state clause found in the Constitution. Either they can’t read or these judges are not very smart. Remember, just because someone has a formal education and wears a black robe doesn’t make them smart.
The First Amendment to the Constitution says:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. The keywords here are: “or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”.
Guess they forgot to read that part. The first part simply means that the government will not affirmatively make a law establishing a religion. However, the people should never be prohibited from worshiping God, whether on government property or not – as long as it is not organized by the government.
2. The U.S. Government is growing at an alarming rate.
It has never been the intent of our founders that the U.S. government control every aspect of our lives. Just read the federalist papers. As a matter of fact, the power was to be very limited. Defend the country; have a national currency; and to promote an environment for “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. We call it the “Declaration of Independence”, yet many of our current leaders interpret this to mean we want to be controlled. Maybe it should have been called the “Declaration of Bondage” in their eyes.
Just look at the current state of the Social Security System; Medicare & Medicaid and our national debt. And yet they now want to run our healthcare system. These people couldn’t run a lemonade stand.
Unfortunately, many of our leaders have been raised in a laboratory, never really having any experience in real life situations – many having never worked at a real job, and most having no clue how to run a business. Yet these are our leaders today. Of course formal education is important, but unless it is combined with real world experience you have nothing.
Therefore, the power of the U.S. government should be severely limited. Leave the people alone. They are perfectly capable of taking care of themselves.
3. Government is intruding on the free market system.
Every day, private industries are growing smaller and smaller as the government grows larger and larger. As this continues, there will be no incentives for anyone to be the best they can be. Instead it will promote mediocrity. Why? Because no matter how well you do at your job, it will be the government setting the wages instead of the free market system.
Oh…Almost forgot. Weren’t we talking about immigration? That’s right, I almost forgot. It’s those damn illegal immigrants causing all the problems. That’s right… Let me focus on people who have no power rather than those who are in power and robbing me of my freedom.
Here’s what I say. Any government official who does not know how to read and respect the United States Constitution should be kicked out of office. That’s right you heard me…
KICK’EM ALL THE HELL OUT!!! Now then… I feel better now.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
ABORTION OR DEPORTATION
Protecting the unborn; family values; the definition of marriage, are all very important topics for many of my conservative friends.
So I ask the following questions:
What is more important, protecting the definition of marriage, or protecting an actual marriage?
What is more important, protecting the definition of family values, or protecting families?
It is absolutely amazing to me that many people who support traditional conservative values, would not think twice about separating a husband from his wife, a wife from her husband; or a child from his or her parents because one or more are here illegally. Why is deportation the only punishment they see? Why do they disregard the very values they claim to be important?
Isn’t marriage important?
Isn’t it important that children grow up with their parents?
Oh that’s right, I forgot. They broke the law. Therefore, we must deport. There is no other answer except deportation. All our values we believe in go out the window. We must deport!!! We must rip the children from their parents and we must forcibly separate spouses. It is the only way. But let’s not forget to protect the definition of marriage – that’s most important.
They will march to protect the unborn. They say life begins at conception, and I agree. They will do everything in their power to protect the unborn, even if it is an unwanted pregnancy.
But when does a family begin? When is it ok to abort a family? I submit to you that a family begins at reception - "when a husband and wife receive each other as one".
Do we really believe in the sanctity of marriage? Then why are we so quick to abort that family, even if that family is considered an unwanted pregnancy in our country?
America has a “birth control” problem at the borders. Once there is “reception” (conception) I believe it is wrong to “abort” or deport that family. I believe the sanctity of marriage is extremely important; family is extremely important - not only in words, but in deeds. Therefore, it must be protected, even if it involves an illegal immigrant.
How can we ever begin to protect the unborn (that which we cannot see), if we cannot protect the family, (which we can see)? If we want fewer illegal immigrants in this country, we must use better controls to protect our borders.
So I ask the following questions:
What is more important, protecting the definition of marriage, or protecting an actual marriage?
What is more important, protecting the definition of family values, or protecting families?
It is absolutely amazing to me that many people who support traditional conservative values, would not think twice about separating a husband from his wife, a wife from her husband; or a child from his or her parents because one or more are here illegally. Why is deportation the only punishment they see? Why do they disregard the very values they claim to be important?
Isn’t marriage important?
Isn’t it important that children grow up with their parents?
Oh that’s right, I forgot. They broke the law. Therefore, we must deport. There is no other answer except deportation. All our values we believe in go out the window. We must deport!!! We must rip the children from their parents and we must forcibly separate spouses. It is the only way. But let’s not forget to protect the definition of marriage – that’s most important.
They will march to protect the unborn. They say life begins at conception, and I agree. They will do everything in their power to protect the unborn, even if it is an unwanted pregnancy.
But when does a family begin? When is it ok to abort a family? I submit to you that a family begins at reception - "when a husband and wife receive each other as one".
Do we really believe in the sanctity of marriage? Then why are we so quick to abort that family, even if that family is considered an unwanted pregnancy in our country?
America has a “birth control” problem at the borders. Once there is “reception” (conception) I believe it is wrong to “abort” or deport that family. I believe the sanctity of marriage is extremely important; family is extremely important - not only in words, but in deeds. Therefore, it must be protected, even if it involves an illegal immigrant.
How can we ever begin to protect the unborn (that which we cannot see), if we cannot protect the family, (which we can see)? If we want fewer illegal immigrants in this country, we must use better controls to protect our borders.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Amnesty?
The definition of Amnesty:
Amnesty (from the Greek ἀμνηστία amnestia, oblivion) is a legislative or executive act by which a state restores those who may have been guilty of an offense against it to the positions of innocent people. It includes more than pardon, inasmuch as it obliterates all legal remembrance of the offense. The word has the same root as amnesia.
Utilizing this definition, it would be wrong to conclude that Comprehensive Immigration Reform is amnesty.
If a person is convicted of a crime and the judge orders a fine to be paid, that’s punishment not amnesty. You may not agree with the punishment, but it’s still not amnesty. If someone is convicted of a crime and the judge simply says, “You’re free to go”. Now that’s amnesty.
I don’t know anyone who is advocating amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Here is an example of what Comprehensive Immigration Reform would look like:
1. $2500.00 fine in order to be eligible to apply for a work permit.
2. Must be fingerprinted to check for criminal background.
3. Upon receiving work permit, must apply for social security card and begin to pay state and federal taxes. The social security card is subject to an approved work permit.
4. The work permit must be renewed after three years. During the renewal process, the alien’s file is checked for criminal convictions and to ensure taxes are being paid.
5. After six years, if there are no violations of status, the alien becomes eligible to file for a permanent resident card. Another $2500.00 fine must be paid.
6. Again, the alien is fingerprinted and tax records are examined.
7. Alien must be a permanent resident, in good standing, for at least five years before becoming eligible for citizenship.
The above amounts to a $5000.00 fine and eleven years probation. Is that amnesty? Of course not.
It is fair to debate the punishment, but not fair to call it amnesty. If it were amnesty, all illegal immigrants would be free to apply for citizenship today. They would be declared innocent and cleared of any illegal activity whatsoever.
As a side note: Could you imagine how much taxes and fines could have been collected from this to help secure our borders?
Amnesty (from the Greek ἀμνηστία amnestia, oblivion) is a legislative or executive act by which a state restores those who may have been guilty of an offense against it to the positions of innocent people. It includes more than pardon, inasmuch as it obliterates all legal remembrance of the offense. The word has the same root as amnesia.
Utilizing this definition, it would be wrong to conclude that Comprehensive Immigration Reform is amnesty.
If a person is convicted of a crime and the judge orders a fine to be paid, that’s punishment not amnesty. You may not agree with the punishment, but it’s still not amnesty. If someone is convicted of a crime and the judge simply says, “You’re free to go”. Now that’s amnesty.
I don’t know anyone who is advocating amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Here is an example of what Comprehensive Immigration Reform would look like:
1. $2500.00 fine in order to be eligible to apply for a work permit.
2. Must be fingerprinted to check for criminal background.
3. Upon receiving work permit, must apply for social security card and begin to pay state and federal taxes. The social security card is subject to an approved work permit.
4. The work permit must be renewed after three years. During the renewal process, the alien’s file is checked for criminal convictions and to ensure taxes are being paid.
5. After six years, if there are no violations of status, the alien becomes eligible to file for a permanent resident card. Another $2500.00 fine must be paid.
6. Again, the alien is fingerprinted and tax records are examined.
7. Alien must be a permanent resident, in good standing, for at least five years before becoming eligible for citizenship.
The above amounts to a $5000.00 fine and eleven years probation. Is that amnesty? Of course not.
It is fair to debate the punishment, but not fair to call it amnesty. If it were amnesty, all illegal immigrants would be free to apply for citizenship today. They would be declared innocent and cleared of any illegal activity whatsoever.
As a side note: Could you imagine how much taxes and fines could have been collected from this to help secure our borders?
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