What are your opinions on the President's immigration reform plan?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:00:41 -0500

How do you feel?

I think this is long overdue, especially as a former resident of Houston, TX and a current resident of Southern California.

Especially the POTUS's part about paying fair taxes!

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 11:32 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:32:32 -0500

I don't agree with the current "entitled" illegal immigrant system. Hopefully it will change soon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 11:32 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:32:27 -0500

It's complicated to say the least, my main pro, although not really overly convincing is this:

If someone is already here; doing a job, let's say lawncare, and has been doing it a while, why not tax give them what they are already getting, just tax them?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 11:46 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:46:52 -0500

This is a political move. Everything with this is wrong... ALL about votes...

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 12:18 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:18:07 -0500

Follow the rules and come legally or get out. Harsh but if they "give" them a free pass after they broke the law, who is to say they won't break more laws. Give a teenager a car and it's abused. Make them buy the car and they are less likely to abuse it.

Article 1 Section 9 of the US Constitution is CONGRESSIONAL privilege, not executive, regarding immigration. ANY executive order is non-binding and if the congress, the voice of the people, does not act against the executive usurping power not granted then they to have forsaken their oath to protect and defend the US Constitution.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2014 1:00 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 01:00:50 -0500

We need to enforce our immigration laws just as every other nation does. Giving illegals amnesty sends a message that breaking our laws are ok. I hear people argue for them that they’re just looking for a better life. Well if that’s the case then stealing food when hungry is ok. Then there’s the argument that we can’t deport them all. We won’t ever catch all drug dealers, Does that mean we don’t bother prosecuting the ones we do catch? I don’t know why we play nice with Mexico. We give them $600 million a year in foreign aid. Where does it go? What do we get in return?

Deport all illegals we find. Heavily fine businesses that employ them. Build a wall. Until Mexico helps police the border we should impose sanctions and ban travel to Mexico.