Amnesty

Residents of the United States should have a card which protects them against exploitation. This card wipes the slate of any potential tax liability or benefits which may have been received in contravention of our present laws. At the same time, it will also identify those who don't opt for a card. The local community can deal with each case one by one. As to a fence?? Why not?? Don't we lock our doors at night?! But first, let us deal fairly with working Mexicans who have given us cheaper vegetables for years!

Amnesty is a Dirty Word!

Alien residents of the United States should have a card which protects them against exploitation. A card that wipes the slate clean of any potential liability or benefits which may have been received in contravention of our present laws. Our country must admit to the exploitation of these workers and we must set in motion the wheels of justice. Those who don't sign up may move back to their place of origin. The community in which others reside will deal with them case by case. The worker's card must be sought as a badge of freedom and opportunity. It must be a program of equity rather than retribution. Those who object will inevitably betray the special interests they are trying to protect. Border issues are another totally separate issue. Maintaining a tight border is an oxymoron. Does anyone leave his front door unlocked at night?