The Mailroom: No excuses for illegal immigration

I was disappointed to see that your July column about illegals had a strong liberal slant. The term “undocumented” is liberal speak for illegal entry. It’s crime. We have a legitimate entry vehicle that includes green cards and visa programs in addition to normal immigration.

There is no excuse for endorsing illegal activities in the name of cheap labor. If there is a crisis in low-cost labor, then expand the visa programs. Don’t make up a legitimate sounding name for these folks and give them benefits the rest of us worked hard for years to obtain. For sure, don’t give them Social Security numbers and other things so they can vote in OUR elections.

Democrats tried this tactic in the 1800s when they touted justification for slavery. Looks like the Republicans are fighting the same battle with cheap labor, only those were forced entry immigrants that by virtue of their work experience were granted freedom.

The current generation doesn’t want to work at the lower end of the skill spectrum. Fortunately, with the exponential growth of AI and robotics, there’s no shortage of cheap labor from onshoring. The manufacturing floor is now more friendly. There is no justification for just opening the borders and letting people invade of all types and moral ethics. Bad folks now are here. Temporary workers failing to leave when their visas expire are illegal. Even if they’re decent people, back door entry is just as illegal. Just do it right, and as Trump says, “Use the front door.”

R. Noftsinger
Virginia Beach

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