Posted by
RodinTx on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Okay, as requested, let's discuss
immigration.
Where do they stand on the issue?
According to CNN:
McCain "Co-sponsored Bush-backed immigration reform
legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security
technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to
citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a
700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border."
Obama "Supported Bush-backed immigration reform
legislation, which would have increased funding and improved border security
technology, improved enforcement of existing laws, and provided a legal path to
citizenship for some illegal immigrants. Voted to authorize construction of a
700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexican border."
Result: no difference here.
According to Fox News:
McCain "McCain wants a comprehensive immigration
reform bill that would improve border surveillance and enforcement, strengthen
penalties against those who hire illegal immigrants, and stop document fraud. He
wants to develop a guest worker program that allows illegal immigrants to earn
legitimate status. McCain sponsored the 2006 comprehensive immigration reform
bill. Had it passed, it would have allowed some illegal immigrants already in
the U.S. to work and apply to become legal residents after learning English,
paying fines and back taxes, and clearing a background check. McCain believes
that securing the borders is one of the federal government's most important
obligations."
Obama "Obama says it is vital to bring
out of the shadows the 12 million illegal immigrants currently living in the
U.S. by implementing a system through which illegals could earn citizenship by
paying a fine, learning English, and waiting their turn behind legal immigrants.
Obama says the U.S. needs a better employment verification system and more
serious employer sanctions for those who hire illegal immigrants. He also voted
for the 2006 Kennedy-McCain immigration reform bill and is in favor of a border
fence."
So, on the surface it looks they are somewhat
similar.
Obama, McCain and Hillary all voted to
give retroactive Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants who obtained
their benefits via document fraud (stolen or fictitious SSN). This was back in
2006.
Obama voted against making English our national
language.
Insignificant?
Not to me.
It sounds to me like neither are still very strong
on it but that McCain is the candidate most likely to provide a more secure
country. Obama has given me even less of a secure feeling that he'll deal with
the illegal immigration problem in a proper manner, with the exception of course
to raise taxes to fund whatever program it is he comes up with.
Ya'lls thoughts?