Brad,
If I have read it right, Bush's move appears brilliant - which means that the Democrats, the Latin leaders, and his own party will try to destroy it.
It could stop illegal entry from Mexico - or at least slow it down. IF getting a three year work visa is not bureaucratically complicated and IF appropriate identification is established (I mean fingerprints and suchlike) and IF movement back and forth across the border is made easy (after the foregoing) - then we may have found a solution to the horrors often experienced on the Coyote Trail into the USA.
However, I'm not enthusiastic yet. The Special Pleaders have yet to tear holes in what might well be a good policy.
I had a manager once who told me:
Beggars can't be choosers.
I am now thinking Bush's proposed imigarnt worker policy does not look very good if "you" can choose, but if "you" are a beggar, it's probably a big step up (i.e., a large diminution of elevation *below* sealevel).
I guess I do believe in a way in "the Inisible Hand". It sure knocked the NYC WTC Towers down efficiently (OK, it took two tries that we know of...)....
\brad mccormick
Keep your fingers crossed.
Harry
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Subject: [Futurework] Bush's amnesty program for illegal
immigrant workers: Texan Trojan Horse? Or decent sensible policy?
What does everyone think:
Is Bush's amnesty program for illegal immigrant workers really a way to fill jobs here in the US that no American wants, and to provide the immigrant workers with rights and a more decent life?
Or is it another way to reduce American labor costs by increasing competition from persons who are willing to work under worse conditions and for less?
Trade union busting? Or civic union enhancing?
Could Bush actualy be doing something constructive?
What do you think?
\brad mccormick
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that they may see your good works.... (Matt 5:16)Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (1 Thes 5:21)
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