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Thompson Right On Immigration

Posted 20 Dec 2007 in 2008 election, illegal immigration, Republicans

I’m still undecided on who to support in ’08, but Fred Thompson’s position on illegal immigration (and several other issues) has me leaning strongly in his direction so far.

Thompson Says Enforce Immigration Law
CARROLL, Iowa (AP) – Republican Fred Thompson said Thursday there should be few if any exceptions when it comes to enforcing U.S. immigration laws, or the flow of illegal immigrants would continue.

Thompson was responding to a question from a man who told of a friend who is a chicken farmer and has to hire workers from Mexico, hoping they have legal status.
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“It is not good, in my opinion, for our country to start becoming dependent on a constant flow of illegal immigrants that are usually less educated and come here only because they’ll work cheaper than somebody else will,” he said. “And when and if they were to assimilate into American society, we would need another 11 or 12 million (illegal immigrants), and another 11 or 12 million after that.”
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Thompson said the U.S. is capable of making changes to immigration laws that allow employers to meet their work force demands.

“We can address, I think, our needs … without succumbing to the notion that we have to have a constant flow of illegal immigrants,” he said.

When the same man pressed Thompson further to talk about his plan for illegal immigrants already in the country, the former Tennessee senator said he believes the issue will be resolved through “enforcement by attrition.”

Thompson proposes cutting off incentives to illegal immigrants. That means keeping employers from hiring them in the first place, and sealing the borders to keep illegal immigrants going back and forth between jobs and family. He said it also means shutting down sanctuary cities and keeping illegal immigrants from getting college and other breaks.

“Over a period of time, I think the situation will reverse itself,” he said.

I think they might have meant to say “attrition through enforcement.” But however one says it, lookee here:
1mex

Crackdown has illegal immigrants leaving Arizona
NOGALES, Sonora – It’s a common scene this time of year: streams of overloaded cars, pickups and vans with U.S. license plates crossing into Mexico for the holidays.
Most are filled with Hispanic families from Arizona and other states on their way to visit relatives south of the border for a few weeks before heading back to the U.S. But this year, the holiday travelers are being joined by scores of families such as Jorge and Liliana Franco, who are driving to Mexico not to visit but to stay – permanently. Congress’ failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform, immigration crackdowns, Arizona’s new employer-sanctions law and a sluggish economy have combined to create a climate families such as the Francos no longer find hospitable.

The number returning to Mexico is difficult to calculate, but there is no question that many families are leaving, according to Mexican government officials, local community leaders and immigrants themselves.

More law enforcement and fewer illegal immigrants in America. Now there’s a Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

Posted by FullMetalPatriot
12th gen. American, Constitutionalist, Harley-riding Texan, gun owner & NRA member, blogger, illustrator, Florida Gator alumnus. #TCOT

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