Immigration Reform

Open the borders let anyone who desires a better life come. I also think we should offer amnesty to those who are within our borders illegally. I know that some Senators object to such a course as matter of conscience with respect to the rule of law. I respect decisions made based on conscience; but I believe this application of the commitment to the rule of law is misplaced. Both Republicans and Democrats frame much of the issue in terms of our national security. I do think that there is obviously a danger from Islamic extremists. However border security will never stop this threat. And if the concern was principally with terrorism our attention would be with our northern border with Canada. There is a far lager Muslim community in Canada than in Mexico. The only terrorist plot that has been foiled at the border has been on the Canadian border. The issue with immigration from South America is not security at least not national security but the fear of the Spanish language cultures that are changing the make up of our county. Immigrants provide a source of a restoration of family values. Immigration brings the mission field to our own neighborhoods. The way we govern our nation is a witness to the world about our faith in Jesus Christ. They provide a great source of vitality and strength to our country. I do think immigration will affect our lives. It already does. But that is okay. We will be better for it.