Illegal Immigration / English As Our Official Language

[GUYMAN]

I'm really frustrated with the position most elected Democrats (on the national level) seem to take on these issues. There is nothing wrong or racist about wanting to get control of our borders, and wanting to stop the flow of illegal immigrants. I feel for the majority of these people who just want a better life - but they depress the wages of poor/working class citizens that our Party is supposed to represent, put a big strain on our public education and health systems, as well as our jails. As for the people who are already here I don't want a police state where he round up people at home in the dead of night. We can't do it logistically anyway. What I do want is to crack down on employers, and start the process of many illegals deciding to head home. When it comes to these quasi-amnesty programs being suggested I have to ask - where is the incentive for more people NOT to come here? Get in and you have it made, right? And what about countries like Mexico that will not provide a decent life for most of its citizens? Why is it the obligation of our country to be their safety valve? We have people in New Orleans - AMERICANS who need help. That's who I am concerned with.

In terms of English as our official language - I believe strongly in learning other languages. I love to travel, and find other cultures fascinating. People have every right to speak whatever they want at home or in public for that matter with friends, family, etc. But what is the problem with uniting all our people with a common language? We say immigrants want to learn English (and I believe they do) - so why do official/public documents, signs, etc have to be in any other lanuage? Especially signs - it's usually just a few words! And what about election ballots? You have to speak English supposedly to become a citizen - but you need a bilingual ballot?

I really believe that the politically correct b.s. that has infected our Party for years is still a big problem. Let's not kid ourselves - main street American switched Parties this past November because of Iraq and the corruption of the Republicans in Congress. They still think many positions our Party takes on issues like I have mentioned here are elitist, out of touch, etc. And they are right.