Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI),Patriot Another Hack

UPDATE: Thanks to fmragtops for spotting my sloppy trigger pull. It looks like the congressman supports the concept of insulating himself from the same laws the rest of us must obey, in regards to the Jefferson (D-LA) case. This is a violation of the Contract with America, I might add.


The bill that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 27 repeats the mistakes made 20 years ago when we provided amnesty to illegal aliens and let unethical businesses off the hook. The Senate bill includes amnesty for the 11 to 12 million undocumented aliens in the US who have managed to elude the authorities. This is a slap in the face to those who are following the law and taking the right steps to enter this country. The Senate proposal absolves the wrongdoers and penalizes those who are obeying the law. I do not accept the claim made by some that this is not amnesty because among other things, illegal aliens would have to pay two fines of $1,000 each. It is offensive to me to think we have legislators who are considering selling US citizenship for $2,000. US citizenship is not for sale. It is a privilege bestowed upon those who appreciate its value, and who contribute to our nation by living in a manner that reflects the principles and ideology of being an American. When someone’s first step in this country is taken in direct violation of our laws, I cannot support a process that allows them to continue residing in the US, while others wait up to 20 years outside the US before they are able to take their first step into this country legally.

The congressman has openly stated that illegal behavior must not be rewarded with amnesty.
He also supports putting the screws to employers (link), who illegally hire them.

Jim, you get the Roosevelt Rough Rider Award for the day.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have to disagree with this award. Mr. senenwhatever, may say he believes illegal activity should be punished, but he means only when it doesn't involve Congress.

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Insolublog said...

Point taken, fm. This is proof of the slim pickings we have in D.C.

Anonymous said...

Now that, I completely agree with.