Comments on: Immigration Reform: Too Controversial for Congress http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steve Vaughan http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24606 Steve Vaughan Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:31:01 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24606 David, A time of high unemployment would be a GOOD time to push for immigration reform, if it were the proper reform. Proper reform would secure the borders, deport those who are flouting our immigration laws AND, most importantly, punish companies who are inviting illegal immigration by employing illegal immigrants to undercut the wages of American workers. Those American companies are as much to blame..no, more to blame .. for our immigration problems as the illegal immigrants themselves. David,
A time of high unemployment would be a GOOD time to push for immigration reform, if it were the proper reform. Proper reform would secure the borders, deport those who are flouting our immigration laws AND, most importantly, punish companies who are inviting illegal immigration by employing illegal immigrants to undercut the wages of American workers. Those American companies are as much to blame..no, more to blame .. for our immigration problems as the illegal immigrants themselves.

]]> By: Brian Kirwin http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24554 Brian Kirwin Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:24:35 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24554 David, the House version allows it, the Senate doesn't. Where it winds up is anyone's guess David, the House version allows it, the Senate doesn’t. Where it winds up is anyone’s guess

]]> By: LittleDavid http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24552 LittleDavid Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:07:27 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24552 Aletha, Illegals do not receive unemployment benefits nor would they be covered in the health care bill. There was some discussion that they could participate in the health care exchanges that are being created, however they would only be allowed to use them to PURCHASE insurance without any of the subsidies citizens receive. I am not sure exactly what happened on that (I personally oppose it for reasons I will not go into). They would continue to be able to go to emergency rooms to obtain free treatment just like they already can do right now. Aletha,

Illegals do not receive unemployment benefits nor would they be covered in the health care bill. There was some discussion that they could participate in the health care exchanges that are being created, however they would only be allowed to use them to PURCHASE insurance without any of the subsidies citizens receive. I am not sure exactly what happened on that (I personally oppose it for reasons I will not go into). They would continue to be able to go to emergency rooms to obtain free treatment just like they already can do right now.

]]> By: Aletha http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24546 Aletha Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:42:16 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24546 Who do you think is standing in front and the back of you in the unemployment lines? Illegals are part of our nation's economic problems, not to mention that they will now be covered by one of the health care bills which will be negotiated between the House and the Senate. Who do you think is standing in front and the back of you in the unemployment lines? Illegals are part of our nation’s economic problems, not to mention that they will now be covered by one of the health care bills which will be negotiated between the House and the Senate.

]]> By: LittleDavid http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24512 LittleDavid Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:31:51 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24512 OK, I've waited for others to get the ball rolling but it has not happened. Let me start the conversation. What fool would attempt to push for immigration reform during the current times of high unemployment? Would we propose making illegal immigrants who can not find a job citizens so that they can join us in the unemployment lines and qualify for those very expensive unemployment benefits? OK, I’ve waited for others to get the ball rolling but it has not happened. Let me start the conversation.

What fool would attempt to push for immigration reform during the current times of high unemployment? Would we propose making illegal immigrants who can not find a job citizens so that they can join us in the unemployment lines and qualify for those very expensive unemployment benefits?

]]> By: Aletha http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24457 Aletha Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:27:01 +0000 http://bearingdrift.com/2009/12/23/immigration-reform-too-controversial-for-congress/#comment-24457 In my opinion, Ben Loyola is the only candidate running in Virginia who is uniquely qualified to address immigration. During a recent campaign event, he related his story about his family escaping Castro’s Cuba, immigrating to the US and then facing overwhelming odds to become a legal citizen. As the Republican campaign moves into the Primary season, immigration is a topic that all candidates should address, as it is an important factor in our economy, health care and our standard of living. In my opinion, Ben Loyola is the only candidate running in Virginia who is uniquely qualified to address immigration. During a recent campaign event, he related his story about his family escaping Castro’s Cuba, immigrating to the US and then facing overwhelming odds to become a legal citizen. As the Republican campaign moves into the Primary season, immigration is a topic that all candidates should address, as it is an important factor in our economy, health care and our standard of living.

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