Illegal Immigration

May 5, 2005.

Illegal Immigrants

By T.S.Khanna

According to the old American policy, the number of immigrants was restricted annually to 1% of the nation’s population. That policy assured gradual assimilation of the new immigrants without adversely affecting the nation’s culture or economy. However, during the last two decades, there seems to be a breakaway from the old policy.

The influx of illegal immigrants is causing an unbearable strain on the nation’s culture and economy. Out of the fear of losing a large number of bloc votes, both political parties, Republican and Democrat, do not like to handle the issue effectively.

When a democratic government does not perform an essential function, people feel compelled to perform it themselves. A case in point is ‘Minutemen’ trying to secure borders. It is a great reflection on our leadership. This situation can easily get out of control and create nationwide chaos. The national leadership must consider it a call to deploy adequate resources to secure the neglected borders.

In addition, the government may encourage public support by adopting certain measures:

• Offer informants reward to locate, or identify for a quick arrest or deportation of illegal immigrants,

• Exemplary punishment for employers of or those offering sanctuary to illegal immigrants,

• Disallow any employment of those who do not have fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English language,

• Make fluency in English language a strict prerequisite for future legal immigrants and for those applying for citizenship.

• Deport all those who do not apply for citizenship after five years.