“Day Without Immigrants

News:
A nationwide boycott, intended to illustrate the integral role that undocumented workers play in the U.S. economy, is underway today. Plans for the day vary; while some are set to skip school or work, others will only protest on their lunch breaks. Employer reaction is divided as well, and though some businesses are closed for the day, workers elsewhere who plan to take part in the demonstration fear they may not be have jobs to return to. Some reports suggest that division in the ranks of immigrant rights’ advocates may weaken the strength of today’s protests, though past demonstrations have consistently surpassed even organizers’ expectations.

A Bit Peeved

I've been following this immigration issue and see no easy answer. Nobody questions their value to the economy, so this "day" is pretty much preaching to the choir, but it can have negative outcomes. What I don't like is when those who are here ILLEGALLY demand that they be able to stay. Those who should decide this are the citizens of the country, not the illegals. A good solution is that the Feds could come up with a process to give them citizenship on an expedited basis.

By brasidas3May 1, 2006 - 10:29am