Originally Posted by jspchief

I was listening to the radio about Australia's immigration policy, that is based on a point system.

A few things you get points for:
Higher education in your country or this one
ability to speak english
highly skilled professional

I'm sure there are others, but the point is, the emphasis is on letting peopl in that are a boon to the tax pool, and make America smarter.

Of course, that doesn't address the current illegal problem from our southern borders. I think the first step in resolving that issue is sealing the border from illegals. There's little sense in trying to bail water, when we haven't fixed (or even slowed) the leak. Any sort of amnesty program will just encourage the next wave to sneak in and get their free citizenship that the US hands out every 20 years.

Originally Posted by jspchief

I was listening to the radio about Australia's immigration policy, that is based on a point system.

A few things you get points for:
Higher education in your country or this one
ability to speak english
highly skilled professional

I'm sure there are others, but the point is, the emphasis is on letting peopl in that are a boon to the tax pool, and make America smarter.

Of course, that doesn't address the current illegal problem from our southern borders. I think the first step in resolving that issue is sealing the border from illegals. There's little sense in trying to bail water, when we haven't fixed (or even slowed) the leak. Any sort of amnesty program will just encourage the next wave to sneak in and get their free citizenship that the US hands out every 20 years.

Originally Posted by Katipan

Kick them all out and start over.

Everyone drive to a field and pull up a cabbage on your way to work.

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Set up an Ellis Island type deal to allowed faster processing of immigrants. Set up certain dates throughout the year when people can legally immigrate, and adhere to those standards. Declare amnesty for all those currently in the US, however, set restrictions on what they can and can not do, and if they decide to return to Mexico, they have to come back "legally" through the "Ellis Island".

JMO - I think our friends to the South can be a huge asset rather than a burden.

Originally Posted by Katipan

My mommy did it the right way.


My daddy certainly seemed to think so.

That was gross. Even for me.

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Simple solution.


1. Enforce the laws. If we can't enforce them, we should change them to something more realistic.

2. If people want to come here and settle and be citizens and and join the American culture, fine. Our current system works for that.

3. If someone wants to come to America and make money and send it back to another country, then we charge them for a "guest worker" visa. We figure out the appropriate cost to ensure that we have enough low-skill workers, but not too many. We then use the money raised to increase border patrols and make sure that any people coming in to export money are paying a fee to do so.

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

What would you do to companies too lazy to thoroughly check immigration status of their employees, or those who knowingly hire illegals?

I say, drop the friggin' HAMMER on them. Big time. :cuss:

I bet that alone would stem much of the influx....

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

I agree. I understand the desire by many, to not reward illegal behavior....but I'm trying to be realistic, I guess.

Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

What would you do to companies too lazy to thoroughly check immigration status of their employees, or those who knowingly hire illegals?

I say, drop the friggin' HAMMER on them. Big time. :cuss:

I bet that alone would stem much of the influx....

Originally Posted by jspchief

When the prices of your homes and produce double, just remember that it's because you were dropping the hammer.

Originally Posted by jspchief

When the prices of your homes and produce double, just remember that it's because you were dropping the hammer.

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Well, in your scenario you're going to have to consider the impact that illegals have on the welfare/tax/schools/medical pieces to our society as well. There's a lot that we pay for while they're performing cheap labor to build homes and highways.

Originally Posted by jspchief

When the prices of your homes and produce double, just remember that it's because you were dropping the hammer.