Chip Pickering writes at Townhall.com why he chose to endorse John McCain for President in 2008:
I believe the preeminent issue facing America today is our global War on Terror, and opposing the adversaries of freedom and enemies of peace. I measured our candidates on their ability and experience to direct a global War on Terror, manage and complete a war in Iraq, and command the respect of our troops and allies. John McCain's experience and national defense credentials make him the most qualified person to serve as our next Commander-in-Chief.
The President of the United States must serve in many capacities besides the leader of our Armed Forces. Fortunately, the best man for the job is also a champion of conservatism who will advance our philosophy in all aspects of the office, not just the military.
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Did you really work with Ted Kennedy on the guest worker bill and if so why?
Cliff, thanks for your comment.
The National Review cover story discusses McCain and immigration and had this to say, "McCain sees eye to eye with Bush on this issue. He thinks a guest-worker program would reduce illegal immigration, and that we should give illegal immigrants already here a path to citizenship since we aren’t going to deport them all. A lot of conservatives want tougher border security, period. Nothing McCain can do now will please some of his critics. But if his bill passes this year, he may try to move on. Or he could try to mollify his reasonable critics by supporting an amendment. Last year, Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia proposed that the bill’s border-enforcement provisions go into effect first, and be shown to work, before illegal immigrants could start on their path to citizenship. McCain is open to the concept."
Rounding up all illegals already here would be similar to enternment camps during WWII. It would not be pretty. If we gave an automatic parol for the crime of illegal entry and absolutly no other crime was committed and if the "path to Citizenship" has a lot of checks, then I might consider that alright under the right conditions. One more crime should violate parole and result in instant deportation. We would have to build a fence FIRST and all new illegals would not qualify for the path. What checks are on the path?
My wife came here from South Korea and followed the rules. What would you say to her about breaking in line?
If you don't follow the rules, you have to earn your spot at the back of the line. You have to pay fines, show stability, pass security checks, pay taxes, learn American civics...and after those and more rules, you can apply for a spot at the back of the line. But if you follow the rules, if you're a legal immigrant, then welcome to America.
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