Friday, April 21, 2006
Immigrations Woes
There has been quite a bit in the news and on the blogosphere of late about the immigration issue, and to be honest, I'm not sure what the answer should be. Luckily, no one is asking me. But, this may be one of the best pieces of thought that i have seen on it yet. Just a highlight for the skimmers and non-socio-political junkies:
Thoughts?
A few years ago, when my family and I were visiting Europe, one of our children fell sick. A doctor came to the home of the people we were staying with, visited our child at 11 pm on a weeknight, left behind a course of antibiotics, and charged nothing. It was paid for by that nation's universal health care system. We should offer the same to any human being in need of medical care - a universal human right - in the United States.
But if I'd applied to that nation I was visiting for a monthly unemployment or retirement check, I would have been laughed out of the local government office. And if I'd been caught working there, I would have been deported within a week. Caring for people in crisis/need is very different from giving a job or a monthly welfare check to non-citizens. No nation - even those in Central and South America - will do that. And neither should the United States.
Thoughts?
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Wow, that really hits it on the head! I have absolutely no problem providing healthcare for those in need. It is our duty as Christians and as human beings. But we have to draw the line at those who want to come here, stay here and take advantage of the taxpayers by living off the welfare system.
I also think we need to make it easier for those who are willing to come and work, and play by the rules to do so. If you are willing to come here and work then by all means, welcome. If not, then stay away.
(Steeeeve Perry!)
I feel so pulled in different directions with this issue, because i really want to be able to be ok with mercy and these wonderful worker programs -- but the truth of it is while it aids one group of people it is a kick in the teeth of another. And that is not cool, i would rather be as compassionate and JUST as possible, rather than just forgiving as a country.
i found it amazing how there were only between 1-2 million illegal workers here in the early 80's, and now there are 15-20. wow.
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