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Originally Posted by DaveP
NY is just following the leads of Washington (state), Arizona, and Vermont (Socialist Republic of...)
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Um.... not EXACTLY! If you're really interested in this, reread my links. What the NY governor was TRYING to do was different. The compromise is closer to what those states have done. And, also note that about 40 states are against this type of measure, and those you cited are following the government guidelines for distinguishing between an I.D and a driver's license. (Because they are forced to, under the Homeland Security Acts.)
I'm not sure, at this point, whether it was oriented towards gaining VOTES or just forcing an acceptance of illegal aliens. Or, perhaps, an honest attempt at lowering insurance costs (which won't work!)
But, it was a BAD idea, especially where security is concerned. Illegals are NOT gonna come out of the shadows and identify themselves so they can PAY exhorbitant insurance rates! Would YOU? :roll:
And they should have NO right to a driver's license, especially if it can give them voter status (motor-voter rules.)
Life is TOUGH for illegals in this country.... and well it SHOULD be! ANY attempt to use citizen funding to make their life easier, is wrong! As is ANY attempt to "accomodate" them rather than export them!
In Israel, for example, an "illegal alien" is a Palestinian who must live in a refugee camp! Same goes for MANY european (and East Asian) countries. They don't LIKE it, but the alternative is complete disregard for Sovereignty and borders on a Worldwide scale!
If you want to discuss the benefits of that theory, I am game. But, as it stands, I don't think it would work! America has one of the most LIBERAL immigration policies in the World! Those who want to circumvent it, or abolish it, are breaking the law..... and distracting our security forces, thereby lowering our ability to protect our citizens from certian "terrorist" elements that wish us harm.
They are NOT "pioneers," they are cowards who won't stay and change the policies of their OWN government! They are "mercenaries." What POSSIBLE good can they do for OUR country??
They have less backbone than a Liberal Democrat, and more "self righteousness" than a Conservative Republican! But, it's not really about politics. We will
ALL "pay" for their existence.
Although, I don't agree with it..... driving in this country is a Privilege.... not a RIGHT! They have NO right to it, and they haven't earned even the privilege! And many of them have certainly ABUSED it!
Let them WALK! Or take buses. They don't want to pay taxes, or get licensed, or buy insurance..... so let them WALK!