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Originally posted by RedGolem
Justin, There is many levels to this issue. I know what it means to me, and why I don't want it. I think everyone may say something different. I know some good may come out of the bill, but that is just not the point to me. I don't want our representatives to put a band aid over this problem, I want them to actually do something to fix it. I know there are no easy answers, you have spelled that out in many of your responses, very nicely worded also, thanks.
Originally posted by RedGolem
Justin,
I like that you want the law makers to actually do work and get something done, I am just not to sure I want something similar to what was written to be put into law. I just think there are many other things and issues that need to be addressed more.
I have called to tell my representative about some of those items just in case you were going to ask.
Left for dead a week ago, legislation to strengthen border security while bestowing legal status on millions of illegal immigrants is showing signs of life.
Senate leaders announced plans Thursday night to revive the White House-backed measure as early as next week, although neither Majority Leader Harry Reid nor his GOP counterpart, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, issued any predictions the bill ultimately would pass.
Originally posted by grover
For all of you who are so opposed to this immigration bill and illegal aliens a question:
If we seal the borders and prevent ALL illegals from crossing.... are you willing to go out and pick lettuce... pluck poultry... clean offices... dig ditches and do all the jobs that they do for the wages they are paid and the hours they work?
Thought not.
Originally posted by Justin Oldham
Ultimately, that particular voting block has become too large. Our leaders are afraid of it, and what it would mean to 'cross' such a large and growing segment of the society.
Speaking purely for myself, illegal is illegal regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or religion.
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The most dramatic overhaul of the nation's immigration laws in a generation was crushed yesterday in the Senate, with the forces of the political right and left overwhelming a bipartisan compromise on one of the most difficult issues facing the country.
The 46-53 tally to end debate and bring the legislation to a vote fell far short of the 60 votes needed to overcome opponents' dilatory tactics and parliamentary maneuvers, which had dogged the bill for weeks. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) then pulled the measure from the Senate floor for the second time this month; this time, it is not likely to come up before a new president comes to power.