Freedom Folks

Sunday, April 09, 2006

What should be our highest priority in formulating policies on immigration?

Powerline is continuing to run a poll with this question at the top. Almost ten thousand people have voted, what do you think they're saying?

Selection
Votes
Facilitating immigration by skilled, educated foreigners who want to become citizens. 5%502
Strengthening control of our borders to prevent possible terrorists and criminals from entering illegally. 44%4,264
Providing a path to citizenship for the illegal aliens who are already here. 2%180
Cracking down on employers to prevent illegal immigrants from taking jobs and driving down the wages available to native-born Americans. 11%1,026
Attracting low-wage workers through a guest worker program, to keep our economy competitive. 1%109
Erecting a wall and stricter border controls to stop non-English speaking immigrants who are not interested in assimilating. 33%3,196
Making the American Dream available to as many people from foreign countries as possible, regardless of how they come here. 4%363
Continuing our present emphasis on permitting immigration by relatives of immigrants who are already here. 0%23
9,663 votes total
77% want major enforcement first, so it just makes sense to ram a "comprehensive" bill down our throats, don't it?

Especially since 1% are hoping to see a guest worker program?

Legislate on you proud and foolish Senators!