By Jim Cardle Texas Insider Exclusive
This may be the most thoughtful statement Ive read yet on the just passed immigration legislation in Arizona … interestingly from Florida Senate Candidate Marco Rubio.
Our legal immigration system must continue to welcome those who seek to embrace Americas blessings and abide by the legal and orderly system that is in place. The American people have every right to expect the federal government to secure our borders and prevent illegal immigration" Rubio said earlier this week.
It has become all too easy for some in Washington D.C. to ignore the desperation and urgency of those like the citizens of Arizona who are disproportionately wrestling with this problem as well as the violence drug trafficking and lawlessness that spills over from across the border."
Then he hit the proverbial nail on the head: States certainly have the right to enact policies to protect their citizens but Arizonas policy shows the difficulty and limitations of states trying to act piecemeal to solve what is a serious federal problem."
Yes
this IS a Federal Government problem and guess what? Its not being handled.
Continued Rubio From what I have read in news reports I do have concerns about this legislation. While I dont believe Arizonas policy was based on anything other than trying to get a handle on our broken borders I think aspects of the law especially that dealing with reasonable suspicion are going to put our law enforcement officers in an incredibly difficult position. It could also unreasonably single out people who are here legally including many American citizens. Throughout American history and throughout this administration we have seen that when government is given an inch it takes a mile.
I hope Congress and the Obama Administration will use the Arizona legislation not as an excuse to try and jam through amnesty legislation but to finally act on border states requests for help with security and fix the things about our immigration system that can be fixed right now securing the border reforming the visa & entry process and cracking down on employers who exploit illegal immigrants."
Nuff said.
James B. Cardle is President & CEO of the Texas Citizen Action Network a dynamic community of Texas leaders who develop ideas brainstorm solutions & acquire the skills necessary to impact the public policy decision making process in Texas.
