[Winona Online Democracy]
Could the solution be as simple as re-visiting our immigration process and laws? While the discussion evokes the passions of most on both side of the issue how many have visited the laws for obtaining a visa to work, go to school or just visit the U.S.. Could it be the process is out of step with our employment needs creating artificial obstacles that do more damage by fostering "illegal immigration" than would occur if the process was open but orderly, legal but controlled, friendly but structured? Have the legal immigration laws changed from 50 or 100 years ago shutting the door that was open then? Why can't or haven't the temporary employment companies like Manpower, Express and Kelly set up hiring centers in other countries for unskilled labor, to offer work Visa's and to teach language skill and to promote the same? They could as the employer. Why haven't the trade unions stepped forward as well? What is it in the process that changes an opportunity for U.S. employers to have an abundant legal labor force into a desire to encourage people to break the law? Could the source of the problem be congress, trade unions and what laws would need to change to create a legal orderly process using work Visa's (Green Cards) that for some reason is broken? If I, as an employer, needed unskilled labor could I simple put an ad in a foreign paper and what paper work would I need to do to initiate a work visa for that person? Have we created a paper nightmare that further creates obstacles rather than solutions? If my church wants to sponsor a family and agrees that for five years to accept the entire financial obligation to enable them to work legal, learn English, learn our history and culture and become U.S. citizens is it even possible??? Paul Double _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
