| Back in Congress, Brian Bilbray is trying to make a name for himself...or one of his old lobbyist clients:
Bilbray said the recent debates on illegal immigration show that not enough has been done to find and remove illegal immigrants.
“The United States has not been serious enough about our national sovereignty, defending our neighborhoods,” Bilbray said. “The problem is coming across the border and not being regulated under a mandate by our federal Constitution.” (San Diego U-T) 7/5/06)
There isn't much of substance to this whole road show. It's just a big campaign for HR4437, Sensenbrenner's nativist bill. The Senate Bill was livable, but 4437 is not. More border patrol doesn't really solve the problem, which is a poor Mexican economy devestated by government corruption. (Also on that note, there has been no determination of Mexico's new president, with AMLO trailing by less than one percent.)
A real solution to the immigration question is necessary and the theater isn't helpful. If the GOP can get past their grandstanding and nativism, perhas we can find real answers. |
