Would you like to see the next president make deep inroads into sorting out the immigration question once and for all with a new policy that is fair and just for everyone – citizens, immigrants and undocumented workers?
Let's look at Barack Obama's and Hillary Clinton's plans closely to figure out which one will do the most for immigrants, Latino's and working Americans.
Their policies have similarities, but heir tactics have significant and crucial differences. Let's zero in on the differences first, because it's important to know them before voting for one or the other.
Hillary Clinton looks to big government and politicians to fix the problem. She stresses strict enforcement of the laws. She sees the government as a watchdog. In September 2006, she voted for the Secure Fence Act, authorizing the construction of 700 miles (1,100 km) of fencing along the United States-Mexico border. She favours three-tiered government enforcement that would add greatly to the tax burden of ordinary working people. She blames Latino immigrants for taking jobs away from working African Americans. She has waivered in her positions.
Barack Obama looks to the government to create the path; not to be a watchdog over you. His vision transcends race, gender and class -- no "them versus us." He has experienced what people can accomplish working side by side. His focus is to reduce the immigration bureacracy to increase efficiency. That will also lessen the tax burden. He plans to increase the number of legal workers allowed into the U.S. to keep pace with economic demand and discourage illegal immigration. He will not divide the country, blaming one group for taking jobs from another group. He believes in pulling together to create jobs for all groups.
If you are comfortable with big government watching over you and spending a great deal more of your money, then vote for Hillary Clinton. If you are prepared to accept uncertainty in policy direction, then vote for Hillary Clinton.
If you believe common ground cannot be found through politicians but understand that government can give a leg-up to transform immigration through individual freedoms, initiatives and efficient systems, then vote for Barack Obama.
Both meet the following common ground:
The importance of safeguarding the borders. We all understand that. We live in dangerous times that need vigilance. We live in tough times that stretch taxpayers to the limits.
Most illegal immigrants are not dangerous; they are people with hopes and dreams for their families. It is best to keep families together.
The need to work with Mexico and other neighbours to promote jobs in those countries and discourage illegal immigration.
The importance of bringing undocumented workers out of the shadows and creating a legal path with adequate assistance, including the chance to learn English, to allow them to prosper legally. Those on the path would be actively involved with their commitments.
Sanctioning, in a non-discriminatory way, employers who hire undocumented workers.
Reaffirming America as a nation of immigrants.
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