2014 Symposium: Should illegal immigrants be allowed to serve in our military in lieu of deportation?

Myrtle Beach: On the surface I would say yes to this. It would allow them to earn their citizenship, and would strengthen our military. But would it really? If you delve deeper into this you will see the flaw. The truth is that the military is made for war. What can happen in times of … Continue reading 2014 Symposium: Should illegal immigrants be allowed to serve in our military in lieu of deportation?

Top Problems Plaguing America by Digger Cartwright

America is in crisis.  We are a nation in decline as a result of society’s own hedonism, greed, and self destruction.  Our problems are rooted not only in our dysfunctional political system but in the dysfunctional state of society itself, both of which have become increasingly more dysfunctional over the last decade.  Americans’ perceptions of … Continue reading Top Problems Plaguing America by Digger Cartwright

10 New Ways to Deal with Illegal Immigration

Submitted by Digger Cartwright: The issue of illegal immigration continues to be a major problem in the United States. In 2008, I proposed ten ways to deal with illegal immigration. Since then, the problem has become worse and little has been done by the federal government. Therefore, I’ve come up with ten new ways to … Continue reading 10 New Ways to Deal with Illegal Immigration

Symposium 2011: Should the U.S. grant amnesty to illegal aliens without requiring specific steps for them to learn English as a prerequisite for legalization?

Michigan:  I don’t think we can grant a mass amnesty to all illegal aliens in the U.S.  We may consider amnesty to aliens who have been here for a certain amount of time, own property, are employed, and speak English.  We actually need these people in some of our businesses.  We are all concerned that … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should the U.S. grant amnesty to illegal aliens without requiring specific steps for them to learn English as a prerequisite for legalization?

Symposium 2011: Should employers have the right to require employees to speak English on the job?

Orlando:  Absolutely.  It’s a pretty simple question.  If I hire an employee, I should be able to set the rules for my business workplace.  You want the paycheck, you play by my rules.  If you don’t like it, suck it up or quit.  Cartwright:  Yes, no doubt about it.  Michigan:  Here again, should this be … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Should employers have the right to require employees to speak English on the job?

Symposium 2011: What reforms, if any, should the United States institute to its legal immigration system?

Cartwright:  I think we should make it more difficult to get here, but the downside to that as some would argue is that it then encourages illegal immigration.  Here’s where I have a problem with both legal and illegal immigration.  We’ve got immigrants coming here to go to school and take jobs that American citizens … Continue reading Symposium 2011: What reforms, if any, should the United States institute to its legal immigration system?

Symposium 2011: Most everyone, Democrat and Republican alike, agrees that we must control the border. How do we achieve a secure border? Was the intent of the 14th amendment to grant citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants? Should illegals receive welfare benefits or tax credits?

Orlando:  Thinking Outside the Boxe has long thought that a real border fence is impractical.  We’ve supported both a virtual fence using cameras and drone technology as well as an increased presence of military personnel on the border.  Now that we’ve got a lot of troops coming home from Iraq, let’s reposition them on the … Continue reading Symposium 2011: Most everyone, Democrat and Republican alike, agrees that we must control the border. How do we achieve a secure border? Was the intent of the 14th amendment to grant citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants? Should illegals receive welfare benefits or tax credits?

Is the U.S. Immigration Policy too Soft?

Is U.S. Immigration Policy Too Soft Compared to Other Industrialized Nations? From Thinking Outside the Boxe’s London Correspondent According to a study conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center, there are approximately 11.2 million illegal immigrants currently living in the United States. While some politicians insist that the U.S. government should offer amnesty to illegal immigrants, … Continue reading Is the U.S. Immigration Policy too Soft?