From Deseret News archives:
Illegal-immigration problem belongs to everyone
Our country and way of life are being threatened by the growing influx of people crossing our borders illegally. While Sen. Bill Hickman, R-St. George, is right in blaming Congress for its lack of leadership in dealing with the problem, mere bellicose talk only fans the flames of fear and anger. We should be calling for the best within us to work together for the common good.
Sen. Hickman's tough talk about fixing immigration is nothing new. The last several sessions, state lawmakers have been coming up with the same fixes send illegals back, no public benefits, no drivers' licenses, and no in-state tuition. They called for tougher penalties for immigrants, token sanctions for employers, and have allowed the banking industry by their silence on the matter to flourish by transferring money earned by immigrants to their homeland.
He says he has talked to his local GOP friends who support his stand on the issue. That's like going to a cattle ranchers convention where everyone agrees meat is good. Public policy requires balancing the various interests and deciding on what is in the public's interest.
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