House Republicans are looking closely at ending birthright citizenship and building a barrier along the entire U.S.-Mexico border as they search for solutions to illegal immigration.
…“There is a general agreement about the fact that citizenship in this country should not be bestowed on people who are the children of folks who come into this country illegally,” said Rep. Tom Tancredo, Colorado Republican, who is participating in the “unity dinners,” the group of Republicans trying to find consensus on immigration.
Birthright citizenship, or what critics call “anchor babies,” means that any child born on U.S. soil is granted citizenship, with exceptions for foreign diplomats. That attracts illegal aliens, who have children in the United States; those children later can sponsor their parents for legal immigration. (Source)
There are a handful of real conservatives in Congress, including Tom Tancredo, but I won’t become optimistic about immigration reform until I see a few bills on the floor.
The recent Paris-Area riots got me to thinking (this can be a dangerous thing). Are we breeding our own Intifada?
…All the social and structural conditions for an American Intifada are present in the relationship between Mexico and the U. S. There is a porous border between the two countries with a high level of illegal immigration. There are significant cultural, linguistic and religious differences between the U. S. and Mexico, as well. With Mexican and Latino gangs already controlling much of the drug traffic in the U. S., there is money and a social infrastructure that may be used to plan and communicate terrorist activities. Finally, there is a growing ideology of resentment over a perceived foreign occupation that may inspire young and alienated Latino insurgents.
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- Tom Tancredo: A Man After My Own Heart
- Suicide Nation
- Illegal Aliens and You
- Insulation
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Hires Illegal Aliens
