I am a little confused by your post. Are you suggesting that I tag all my posts with a preface. I am a lib? I am an immigrant? Or do you mean something else?
I don’t pretend any such thing. No, I don’t support legal immigration at current rates. Nor do I support legal immigrants who can’t support themselves and their families.
And I believe that many if not most of those who discuss immigration, mean immigration in total not just illegal immigration. So many of those who say - well why can’t everyone take the necessary steps and get in line - really mean why are they coming here? I don’t want them here.
IMO You are not alone in your views. You are representative of the view held by many on the right but many hide behind illegal immigration.
Hiding, or addressing the more pressing problem first? If I comment on illegal immigration enforcement or lack of it, that isn’t me hiding that I think legal immigration is currently too high as well. And neither is saying I am ok with legal immigration as a general principle, that says nothing of specific numbers or criteria for entry.
The criteria for accepting migrants should prioritize “makers” and not “takers”. This is excellent news and simply coincides with what the American people were being told was happening by lying politicians.
I for one am always glad for a happy ending but the laws of probability don’t predict this outcome. Either way…I am truly happy for you. Although our politics differ, you’ve always responded here intelligently, informed and graciously.
No one in this country is a “maker” until they are in the top quintile of household income earners. The criteria is even higher once they have children. Is that what you are suggesting? Only accepting immigrants making solid 6 figure income? Lol.