Immigration

Immigration

With such a complex issue, the wisest path may emerge through debate. In the meantime, I suggest agreement on certain principles.

* Immigrants now in the United States illegally should be treated humanely.
* Issues of illegal immigration should be clearly distinguished from issues of national security. The solutions are very different.
* The U.S. has two very long and often lightly populated seacoasts and thousands of miles of land borders. While sporadic physical fences might have a limited deterrent effect on illegal immigration, they would be useless in accomplishing anti-terrorism objectives.
* Proposed solutions should keep in mind the impact on Americans who compete with immigrants for low-wage jobs.

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