I'm pretty sure we all would agree that how best to handle those coming across our boarders - is a big problem. The what to do - is not easy. Wouldn't it be helpful if someone would work to identify the scope of the problems, the options to help address them - with costs understood and who pays is agreed to ??? As I see it, this is a part of a huge set of issues that our country struggles to address. |
First off, trying to help those in need is good but nothing is free. What does it cost to hold, feed and possibly help clothe and/or provide medical help to those crossing our boarder illegally? Then add to that, those that come legally. Do we know this costs? Second, now add to that, the 'nothing to brag about job' that we are doing in helping our own country's unemployed, elderly, homeless, handicapped and veterans. Would you agree that there are needs for these as well? Third, then add all of those together and join with me on the assumption . . . we're doing a poor job on helping all of them and it will not get any cheaper if we don't address this better. |
So then, why not for . . .
- All those that we deem as valid refugees, they have to be sponsored and funded by approved "Refugee Groups". These adults, teens and kids are assigned Yellow Card (Refugee) status. They must be self funded or funded by the approved Refugee Groups. They are not US Citizens, they can't vote, can't collect benefits, etc. They are guests of those that sponsor them and of no financial burden to tax payers. So, if this is a cause that people want to donate to - they can. And, if private funding is good, more refugees can be supported via this program but if private funding is limited - it only allows in, those that are sponsored.
- All those immigrants wanting to work (and this includes all illegal immigrants already here and working in our country), they are assigned Red Card (Guest Worker) status. They must be self funded, they can pursue private organizations for various assistance needs and they are not US Citizens, they can't vote, can't collect benefits, etc. They are guest workers and of no financial burden to tax payers.
Expectations: Because we will probably need 5 or more years to fix or at least improve on all of the above, as well as for all the US citizens that need help, we need tracking of these people (and kids) - identification numbers, DNA and fingerprints taken, etc. All need to be documented and if you are caught and not, you will be immediately deported. If they commit crimes, they will be prosecuted and deported if deemed required, they don't get taxpayer attorneys, help, etc. This is not ideal, if they don't like these requirements and expectations, that don't need to come to our country or will be deported if needed.
Assumptions: there are most likely some trying to get into our country (legal and illegal) - like a mother and young child; even if they are candidates to come in as refugees - what happens and who pays what to help feed them, clothe them, housing, etc? Most likely they are funded by our government - which means the taxpayers are paying for this. The problem, no one knows the costs and the duration.
Frustrations: We probably have a lot of good intentions but in reality, we have a disjointed mess of programs and bureaucracies. We must be an effective border wall, border security and border policies pursued as soon as possible. The sooner we implement these, the sooner we can help those wanting to come into our country. And because this has been a mess of a problem for the last 10 plus years, we can thank our congress and senate representatives for not addressing this (Democrats and Republicans have failed).