From Deseret News archives:
Gutless Congress must act
It was a cowardly way to slip out the back door.
Meanwhile, illegal immigration problems in the country simmer toward a boil. The star-crossed Minutemen self-appointed border patrolmen are now planning to expand their efforts into California, Texas and New Mexico. They plan to infiltrate Idaho, Michigan and other states in hopes of driving illegal immigrants out by leaning on businesses who employ them. On the other side, immigrant rights organizations are planning boycotts and protests. Arizona may soon become the target of a major non-violent action.
And what does Congress do?
As impossible as it sounds, it manages to both wring its hands and twiddle its thumbs at the same time.
Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
The United States Senate simply fiddles around.
The citizens of the country have elected their leaders hired them, actually to be strong and bold. They are sent to Washington to lobby and fight for principle and to find practical solutions to dilemmas that bedevil the nation. But Congress is showing its colors.
People are suffering. Violent confrontations are almost inevitable. The country is demanding that leadership take a direction.
It's time for elected officials to fish or cut bait.
If the people serving don't have the stomach to act, there are plenty of worthy candidates waiting in the wings who do.
Git 'er done.
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