http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-05-03-immigration-poll_N.htm
In a recent USA Today poll on illegal immigration, two-thirds of Americans want the government to do a better job of securing boarders, but they are sympathetic to illegal immigrants who have been solid contributors to the economy. While, this seems like a reasonable position, the ideologies are conflicting and produce a classic case of “wanting your cake and eating it to.” A topic that is as politically and racially charged as illegal immigration elicits the full range of feelings, often ones that contradict each other. The issue of illegal immigration raises the logical dilemma of breaking laws, and the emotional dilemma of enforcing that law through deportation.
So if the people of this country are so inconsistent on the issue, how are legislators supposed to address this issue? The mixed signal has many lawmakers at a standstill. Illegal immigration is one of the most prevalent issues and seemingly no one knows how to proceed. Legislators would be remiss to not confront this problem with a logical solution. The fact of the matter is that no matter what, the plan will cost an exorbitant amount of money to enact. Americans need to make a stand and be prepared to pay the price for their wishes.
Matt Hollander
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