Napolitano Pronounces US Border More Secure Now

News Type: Event — Seeded on Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:13 PM EST

Article Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration has met many of the border security benchmarks Congress set in 2007 as a prerequisite to immigration reform and now it's time to change the law, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Friday.

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luckydog

More secure is certainly not the same as secure.

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#1 - Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:14 PM EST

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MoCowgirl-1193719

I agree.

I think the economy is the biggest factor in slowing illegals from crossing the Mexico border to enter the US.

I am not in favor of an amnesty type bill, and I do not support the idea that anchor babies are or should be citizens.

I think the illegal population needs to be dealt with, but until there the economy recovers significantly, I do not think that any bill will pass that does not stipulate deportation.

The rage against allowing medical treatment for anyone here illegally should be considered thoughtfully before any immigration policy is drafted concerning the illegals.

We have immigration laws on the books for a reason, and lawbreakers are just that - lawbreakers.

I will note that many illegals are here at the behest of corporations/individuals who do not want to pay a working wage or benefits to a legal citizen of the United States. Those individuals need to be dealt with according to law, also. JMHO.

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3 votes

#1.1 - Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:30 PM EST

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luckydog

Your comment 1.1 is right on MoCowgirl.

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#1.2 - Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:46 PM EST

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TheGrimCreeper

Maybe she should tell Sheriff Joe Arpaio the good news. Of course, Ms. Napolitano wanted Sheriff Joe to stop arresting illegals. Forgive me if I don't share your optimism, Janet.

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2 votes

#2 - Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:20 PM EST

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