Contrary to superficial appearances,
the issue of providing a legal means for
the estimated 8 million illegal immigrants
currently in the United States to become
United States citizens is not the issue
portrayed on banners and news sound bites.
These 8 million people in the US illegally
occupy the South Western states primarily.
Most heavily inhabited are California,
Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
In terms of voting and representation,
Arizona and Texas are Republican states.
While California is a Democratic state, the
lower areas of the state which include Orange
and San Diego counties, where large numbers
of illegal Mexicans reside, are conservative
with a strong Republican constituency.
New Mexico is a mixed state, electing
Democrats statewide but with Republicans in
Federal offices.
The election map shows that most of the
illegal immigrants are residing in Republican
dominated areas or areas which are mixed
with frequent Republic representation.
The 8 million people in the US illegally are
primarily Mexicans. Should they become citizens,
an extreme majority of them would register and
vote the Democratic Party. They are of great
interest to the Democratic party for that one
reason.
The insertion of several million new Democrats
in their regions of residency would alter the
constituency base dramatically and would change
the entire balance of power in the country.
Thus, the push to find a way for these Mexican
illegal immigrants to become citizens has been
on the top of the agenda for the Democratic
Party.
Should 8 million people become citizens in a
short time, they would not only be entitled to
vote, they would be entitled to all government
benefits. This one of the major consequences
that the American people would bear.
Since the issue of illegal immigrants status
has now been placed on the table at this
time....prior to the 2008 elections.....let's
look at the options that make more sense.
In addressing the issue of illegal immigrants
residing in the US, which has to be addressed
in some manner, the US should consider a path
to permanent residency, not US citizenship.
Permanent resident status would provide a
solution to their primary complaints and give
them the legal right to work. They could buy
or rent property and engage in the business of
daily life without fear of deportation.
However, this option would remove the issues
of voting rights and entitlement to government
benefits. This option would be best for the
United States.
The issue needs to be addressed in terms of
what is best for America. What is best for
America is for the borders to be tightly
regulated and those currently illegally
in the country to be screened for criminal
background. Those with a clean background
check could potentially qualify for permanent
residency. Those with a criminal history
need to be returned to their country of
origin.
If you recall years back, the North
American Free Trade Agreement was enacted
partially to enable Mexico and other countries
to have more employment and business
opportunities in their own countries. They
did get that benefit and many US firms
relocated and many US jobs were lost as
the result. The US citizen has already
sacrificed for the financial-humanitarian
interest of those less fortunate than us...
in hopes of stopping the hemorrhage of
illegal immigration.
The social resentment that exists in the US
will worsen if these illegal aliens are
afforded the opportunity for citizenship.
This will compound other problems. This
will become a highly detrimental political
action should the Democratic design prevail.
The issues behind the rhetoric need to be
seen clearly and the underlying strategy
exposed. We need to do only what is best
for America.
That answer is clear to the intelligent
civilian.
