ClydeR
03-03-2011, 10:49 AM
(CNN) -- Amid a number of bills filed in Texas that address the issue of illegal immigration, one, proposed by Republican state Rep. Debbie Riddle, stands out.
As proposed, House Bill 1202 would create tough state punishments for those who "intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly" hire an unauthorized immigrant. Violators could face up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
But it is an exception included in the bill that is drawing attention. Those who hire unauthorized immigrants would be in violation of the law -- unless they are hiring a maid, a lawn caretaker or another houseworker.
More... (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/01/texas.immigration.bill/index.html)
A lot of liberals are upset about this, but I think it's okay. If the goal is to reduce illegal immigration, then we need to target the main attraction for illegal immigrants to come to this country, and we all know what that is. It's not domestic help.
As proposed, House Bill 1202 would create tough state punishments for those who "intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly" hire an unauthorized immigrant. Violators could face up to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
But it is an exception included in the bill that is drawing attention. Those who hire unauthorized immigrants would be in violation of the law -- unless they are hiring a maid, a lawn caretaker or another houseworker.
More... (http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/03/01/texas.immigration.bill/index.html)
A lot of liberals are upset about this, but I think it's okay. If the goal is to reduce illegal immigration, then we need to target the main attraction for illegal immigrants to come to this country, and we all know what that is. It's not domestic help.