Immigration issues

Haven't really blogged on this topic, but it is an area of concern.
Partially from a national security perspective, but mostly because I
think countries have the right to decide who should and should not be a
citizen.

There's no doubt that the illegal immigrant population does work that
Americans won't do. I'm not swayed that they are "taking away jobs from
low-income Americans."

What does bother me is:
-the possibility of amnesty or even a path to citizenship rewards
illegal behavior. What's more, it cheapens and causes resentment (as it
should) among those who play by the rules

-the entitlements that go to people who have broken the law. You need to
pay in to get a payout. It sends the wrong message.

Just some initial thoughts. More to come on this topic.