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Entries tagged with 'Illegal immigration'Fact check on border guardsRe: "Link immigration, Afghanistan," by John B. Dodson, Thursday Letters John B. Dodson makes an appealing argument when he states: "It would still take a lot fewer troops spaced every three feet on our southern and northern borders than it... Link immigration, AfghanistanRe: "Deadliest battle in over a year kills 8 soldiers -- 20 Afghan troops also captured at remote post near Pakistan border," Monday news story. After nine years, Russia finally figured out in the 1980s that there was no way... Amnesty too much to expectRe: "Immigration reform is a moral issue -- My fellow Republicans, it is time for us to embrace an adequately moral solution, says Victor Medina," Saturday Viewpoints. The U.S. and the American taxpayer are under no obligation, moral or legal,... The immigration problemRe: "The Latino college problem -- Dream Act could help aspiring illegal immigrants contribute to society, says William McKenzie, Tuesday Viewpoints. We have an ever-increasing number of illegal immigrants because they seek a better life. Any one of us would... Check out today's GapBlog on immigration reformOver on the southern Dallas GapBlog today, we discuss the debate in the Latino community about whether illegal immigrants should boycott the 2010 Census. A national Latino church organization is calling on illegal immigrants to boycott as a means of... GOP doesn't hate HispanicsRe: "Republicans face tricky struggle in dissecting choice -- GOP won't want its scrutiny of nominee to alienate Hispanics," Wednesday news story. Democrats love to paint Republicans as "Hispanic haters" any time they vote for any legislation trying to curb... Police statement incredibleRe: "Police group cites concerns with immigration duties -- Some chiefs fear ICE program may distract officers, create foes," Tuesday news story. I have a hard time believing that a chief of police would publicly state that he or she... Constitution a total packageRe: "These kids shouldn't be citizens," by Debbie Winger, Sunday Letters. Winger opines that two illegal immigrants should not be able to birth an American citizen. I would guess that Winger is also of the political persuasion that the Constitution... These kids shouldn't be citizensRe: "Number of illegal immigrants' kids soars -- Pew study's findings may raise issues of legalization, deportation for U.S., Mexico," Wednesday Metro. I was taught that two wrongs don't make a right. Two illegal immigrants don't make an American citizen.... GPS tracking falls flatRe: "Next big idea to end gridlock: a per-mile fee -- Panel's unanimous plan is not as futuristic as it sounds, says Fred Hiatt," Monday Viewpoints. We have a nation with 14 million illegal immigrants, many millions of whom drive... E-Verify status disturbingRe: "Stifling Small Progress -- Failure to renew E-Verify a discouraging sign," Monday Editorials. Thank you for updating us on the status of E-Verify. I believe it's more than discouraging; I find it very disturbing. This action by Congress encourages... Paperwork is rarely lethalRe: "Immigrant body count up 72% in 3 S. Texas border counties -- Officials believe increased presence of patrol agents, wall are spurring more risk-taking," Monday news story. It is not "immigrants," but "illegal immigrants" whose body count is up... Americans a threat to Mexicans?Re: "Some fear threat to way of life -- Mexican groups protest rapid American growth, seek to protect culture," Sunday news story. The citizens of Mexico are threatened by the influx of American retirees settling in Mexico. They fear the... Stop criminals at borderRe: "Mexican AG: U.S. troops not needed -- Cartel spillover won't require buildup across border, he says," Wednesday news story. We will keep our troops out of Mexico. I'm sure this is not a serious issue. Keep your criminals, including... Irving needs to change its council systemIn 2007, Irving had a 35.6 percent white population, whereas Hispanics made up 40.6 percent of the population. But if you look at the racial makeup of the city council, it's 100 percent white. There is no question that Hispanics... Enjoy life while you canRe: "The high life on Texas' dime," by Lee Moore, Sunday Letters. Lee, we appreciate your gratitude. Take advantage of the help while you can. Be advised that our great state is following the same failed policies as your great... Congress strips key verificationRe: "U.S. aid to target gun trade -- $10 million aimed at flow of weapons to Mexico drug trade," Sunday news story. Once again, the Democratic congressional leadership showed their disdain for American workers by stripping E-verify from the stimulus... Amnesty lured them to leftRe: "GOP still fails to get it right -- Hispanics won't ignore nasty immigration stance, says Ruben Navarrette," Monday Viewpoints. I think that Navarrette is being disingenuous. When he wrote it wasn't that the GOP took a stand against illegal... More where that came fromRe: "GOP still fails to get it right -- Hispanics won't ignore nasty immigration stance, says Ruben Navarrette," Monday Viewpoints. I agree with Ruben Navarrette's assessment of immigration issues in the U.S. I am especially happy to read that he... New workers from Mexico?Re: "Immigrants will help recovery," by Andrew Goldsmith, Sunday Letters. With President Barack Obama promising "new jobs" fixing roads and bridges, we will then need all of the illegal immigrants we can get our hands on from Mexico. These are... |