Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Obama's New Immigration Proposal
Seeing an opening, President Obama pressed upon congress to act quickly to put 11 million illegal immigrants on the path to citizenship. With the upcoming legislative debate, President Obama is working on pushing his own plan that came just days after a bipartisan proposal that was very similar to his own. But President Obama's revealing of his proposal showed cracks in the plan. Such cracks include no tighening on border control which would ultimately lead to the same situation in a few years. So it remains to be seen how the debate will play out and whether the legislative plans are approved, especially with the large amount of hispanic popularity President Obama has.
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I am happy and mad about this. I feel bad saying this, but what I don't like is how Obama is not going to tighten border control. I agree with Adam in that it will happen in a couple years because people will keep getting smuggled into the United States. I am also not a fan of 11 million people coming into the United States. I feel bad saying that, but we have enough to deal with what we have now and now we add 11 million more people we need to take care of? I am not fan of just "making" people citizens. I am happy that Obama is passing this plan, but I also disagree with it. So...I just contradicted myself a lot :P
ReplyDeleteIt is concerning to me that Obama is trying to bog down this legislation with the inclusion of the proposal that the "United States treat same-sex couples the same as other families, meaning that people would be able to use their relationship as a basis to obtain a visa". To try and bring a gay rights proposal into such needed immigration reform is a bad move in my mind, not only because I morally disagree with recognizing and legitimizing such relationships, but it seems extremely partisan and intentionally trying to rub Republicans the wrong way.
ReplyDeleteI think it is good that Obama is help the 11 million people to become citizens. I think that anyone who wants to become a citizens of the United States should, but they should do it legally. I think there needs to be restriction including a tighter broader control that will decrease the amount of illegal citizens.
ReplyDeleteIf someone is going to enter the country anyways, I'd rather give them a chance to become legal. It definitely has to be a process or some limitations perhaps, but if we just close ourselves off to immigrants, they will come illegally.
ReplyDeleteThe article also stated that illegal immigration has gone down 80% since its peak in 2000, so the problem is decreasing rather than increasing. Yes, there would definitely have to be limitations for regulation to occur, but such limitations would be an improvement to the current procedure for immigrants to be admitted to the U.S.
DeleteI think that it is good that this is being addressed. I also think we do need tighter border security, but I am glad that there is an effort being made to legalize all these illegal immigrants. I also like that the White House is proposing to treat same-sex couples the same as other families, because I believe that they are the same as other families. I am realistic enough to know that this does not have a very good chance at making its way into the final conclusion but I like that it was included, because there is more than enough prejudice in this country and coming up with some legislation that deals in acceptance rather than exception is something that is sorely needed.
ReplyDeleteImmigration reform really needs to be a big issue. I agree that measures such as border control should be put in place to reduce illegal immigration. However, we should do as much as we can to improve the process for legal immigration, helping people who would like to come to the U.S. do so. As far as the inclusion of same-sex couples, I am all for this. This isn't giving same-sex couples an advantage, it's just treating them like everyone else. We need to push for equality beyond immigration reform. Same-sex couples should be treated the same on all accounts.
ReplyDeleteI would first like to applaud Congress for concoting something with bipartisan support before a major potential catastrophe. (I'm looking at you, Fiscal Cliff) I also can appreciate the fact that Obama is pushing for gay rights. While I can understand some people's aversion to homosexuality, I believe that they should still have the right to the benefits of marriage, even if the ceremony itself is in name only.
ReplyDeleteI will say this on immigration, however. I see the world as a global community, and the United States is being selfish for trying not to get involved with other countries problems. If there are 11 million illegal immigrants, then we now have 11 million extra workers, which allows us to (slightly) level the playing field with countries with massive populations, like China. I don't see the problem with free labor that does jobs Americans don't want to do.
It is a shame that Obama's attempt to "put 11 million illegal immigrants on the path to citizenship" has backfired because of these "potential fault lines in the coming debate." I believe that his attempt is positive, yet the debate may not turn his side due to this 'cracks.' Yet this attempt certainly aids Obama's reputation among immigrants.
ReplyDeleteImmigration reform is one of the bigger issues that needs to be dealt with right now and were on the right track with politicians reaching across the isle to come up with something that is mutually supported by both parties there may be some cracks in the bill but the fact that they have been pointed out at this time, to me, would indicate that somewhere along the process these cracks will be sealed
ReplyDeleteImmigration reform definitely needs to be addressed and I am glad to see that both parties can work together to provide a solution. I agree that measures should be taken to limit illegal immigration but it is good to see that progress is being made.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Sara said, people should be able to become an American citizen if they do it legally. I think it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the future but i'm glad there is at least some progress being made with it because immigration reform is an issue that needs to be handled.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Shannon and Sara on the stance that immigrants want to live in the US, they need to do it legally. I understand that the process is very lengthy, but if you have the time, we have the measures to help. I also agree with Katie on the basis that I'm glad that we are working on a more bi-partisan solution as opposed to major party domination. In regards to gay marriage, I support gay marriages, so long as the church is comfortable with conducting the ceremony and isn't forced by law to provide marriages. Marriage has always been a religious thing, and government should never be involved with such a religious proceeding.
ReplyDeleteImmigration reform is an issue that needs to be addressed. I am glad that it is being addressed with signs of bipartisanship, but we must be careful in allowing immigrants access to the U.S. While it is a lengthy process to gain citizenship, we must enforce people to enter the country through our said process rather than finding ways to make it even easier for people to enter.
ReplyDeleteI'm not happy about this at all. I understand people come here for opportunity and that it's hard to stop immigrants from entering our country, but we should not be making it so easy for all of these people to start a-new here. After all, those are 11 million new people who can now compete for jobs in the already stretched unemployment numbers.
ReplyDeleteIllegal Immigration has been an ongoing issue for a long time. Obama is in the right to help these immigrants become US citizens. I would much rather grant them citizenship after they pass the tests and qualifications than to have them here illegal. Everyone deserves a good future so we should give them the chance. Just because they were born somewhere else does not mean that they should not be given the benefit of the doubt.
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