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Respectful discussion and debate with Trump supporters requested: Topic # 1 Undocumented immigration (1 Viewer)

So what is the accurate characterization of immigration via Mexico.  There's so much hyperbole laden bull#### out there, it's hard to tell what "current state" is.  So, what I've heard is:

1.  There is literally no provision for Mexicans to migrate here.

2.  There is a process but it's so backed up that it is pointless to try to navigate so they choose not to.

There are nuanced variations of these, but they seem to fit in these two categories.  Which is it?
My understanding is that unless you're quite wealthy, #1 is the answer in most cases.
That's a statement of contradiction.  If a wealthy person can get here, there's a path that money will provide, which is the opposite of "literally no provision".  This is what I'm trying to get at....what's the rule of law today?

 
So what is the accurate characterization of immigration via Mexico.  There's so much hyperbole laden bull#### out there, it's hard to tell what "current state" is.  So, what I've heard is:

1.  There is literally no provision for Mexicans to migrate here.

2.  There is a process but it's so backed up that it is pointless to try to navigate so they choose not to.

There are nuanced variations of these, but they seem to fit in these two categories.  Which is it?
Here's a good explainer. It's not literally impossible because they could spend years obtaining the requisite training and skills, become a doctor or engineer or something, and then connect with the people who could arrange for employment-based immigration, but that's just not a real option for most people.

 
That's a statement of contradiction.  If a wealthy person can get here, there's a path that money will provide, which is the opposite of "literally no provision".  This is what I'm trying to get at....what's the rule of law today?
Yeah, I believe if you have an average bank balance equivalent to 20,000 days of work at minimum wage in Mexico City you can apply for residency. 

 
1. There are 11-15 million undocumented immigrants in this country. Obviously nobody reasonably believes that we can deport them all. (If, however, I am wrong about this, and you are one of those who do believe we can and should deport them all, please make your case.) But President Trump and his supporters are opposed to giving them any kind of legal recognition or possible path to citizenship. What then are we to do with these people? 

2. Latest estimates are that the Wall being proposed will cost around 25 billion. President Trump has promised to reduce this cost, won't explain how, but has backed off his campaign assurance that Mexico will pay for it. As a Trump supporter, do you truly favor the building of this wall? If so, what are your main reasons for doing so? And whether you favor it or not, what do you believe the chances are that the wall is built?

3. Many economic experts believe that any interference with undocumented labor in our society will result in much higher prices for consumers. Do you agree with this analysis? If not, why not? If so, how do you mean to remedy this issue? 

4. Do you believe that undocumented immigrants are a net economic detriment or benefit to our society? What information do you base this belief on?
1.  I say that we require them all to join the Army, and when we get to about 7 million armed and ready to go..... we invade Mexico.  Once we win we have to station garrison there to keep the peace.  Given their background they would be perfect for that role.

2. There is no chance that a wall will be built along the southern border.  Will there be some kind of new fence, or wall section in a certain part that ends up being utterly useless but a great photo op..... 60% chance that yes, that happens.  Now, will the new undocumented military garrison of Mexico decide to build one to make their job easier?  Maybe.

3. No.  Because once they set up the Undocumented Army Corps, all the guys in the Army will likely come home and want factory jobs so that they can build America and make it great again. 

4. Both.  Until they join the Undocumented Army Corps, they are a problem, but once they join..... PATRIOTS!

 
There are classes of immigrants who can come here from Mexico.  Often it's dependent on having a living immediate family relative here in the States.  Outside of those classes, there is no path.
So our official position is along the lines of "unless you have an immediate family member here in the States we don't want you".  Is there any other country we take this position with?

 
Are you sure they're stealing existing Social Security #s, or just making up ones that don't exist? I always assumed it was the latter.  If it's the former, where are they getting them from? 
Sigh

And where exactly would an illegal alien from Mexico get a list of unused social security #'s?

 
A few ways -

most notably, they can use a false SS# and the Business would be none the wiser or (and this is fairly common) they can use an Individual Tax ID (one can be issued without being here legally) and work as an independent contractor.  
Many private employers (large and small) want to see the appearance of legality (SS#, whoever's it is)) and then they won't ask anymore questions. The entire construction industry in this country works this way. I'd imagine a large part of the service industry does as well. Some Fed construction projects require each subcontracted employee to e-verify and most firms know who in their workforces to not take chances with on these types of projects. 

Another interesting thing an employee of Central American descent told me several years ago when there was the big "amnesty" debate (I believe GWB floated it). In many Latino communities, there are established business owners (say, liquor stores where checks can be cashed and just maybe a fake iD can be found) who would put the fear of God in the undocumenteds - "that amnesty is just a trick for the government to deport you". This was, obviously, anecdotal but I trust the dude who told me this. The language barrier plays into this, too.

 
Tim thinks they just make up SS# and give to their employer or the IRS. 



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Use it. It's not like they get checked anywhere or anything.

 
So here is my question for my more liberal friends-

If the current group of law abiding people that are here are all allowed to immigrate, would you be ok with strengthening our borders so from here on anyone coming in illegally is removed? 

 
1.  I say that we require them all to join the Army, and when we get to about 7 million armed and ready to go..... we invade Mexico.  Once we win we have to station garrison there to keep the peace.  Given their background they would be perfect for that role.

2. There is no chance that a wall will be built along the southern border.  Will there be some kind of new fence, or wall section in a certain part that ends up being utterly useless but a great photo op..... 60% chance that yes, that happens.  Now, will the new undocumented military garrison of Mexico decide to build one to make their job easier?  Maybe.

3. No.  Because once they set up the Undocumented Army Corps, all the guys in the Army will likely come home and want factory jobs so that they can build America and make it great again. 

4. Both.  Until they join the Undocumented Army Corps, they are a problem, but once they join..... PATRIOTS!
Just to be clear, you'd like to bring millions of foreign nationals into the military ranks, pay them, train them in military tactics, including officers, arm them with the weapons of the greatest military on earth, and send them home among their families and friends a few miles from our borders which will not have a wall?

 
So our official position is along the lines of "unless you have an immediate family member here in the States we don't want you".  Is there any other country we take this position with?
Again, this is also in the explainer I linked to:


 


There is a limited lottery for certain countries.


If a person who wishes to immigrate to the United States does not qualify under the family, employment, or humanitarian systems, there may be one more legal path. The annual Diversity Visa program makes 55,000 green cards available to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. People from Mexico, China, the Philippines, India, and other countries with higher levels of immigration to the United States are not eligible. To qualify, applicants must have a high school education and two years of job experience. Since millions of people around the world apply each year, the chances of obtaining a visa through the lottery are extremely low
Basically there's four ways to get in- family, employment, humanitarian (refugees) or the lottery.  The first three can take years, and the lottery is not an option at all for certain countries.

 
So here is my question for my more liberal friends-

If the current group of law abiding people that are here are all allowed to immigrate, would you be ok with strengthening our borders so from here on anyone coming in illegally is removed? 
Sure just as long as you give citizenship to our good future Democrat voters first.

Just like in the 80s 

 
Just to be clear, you'd like to bring millions of foreign nationals into the military ranks, pay them, train them in military tactics, including officers, arm them with the weapons of the greatest military on earth, and send them home among their families and friends a few miles from our borders which will not have a wall?
Why would I train them?  There is 7 million of them.  Just send them over with landscaping equipment with the US Army logo on it and paint their shirts green.  Why you have to be so complicated.  This stuff is easy.

 
Well obviously if somebody steals my Social Security number, that is a crime.

But- if an undocumented alien uses my Social Security number for the purpose of working, is that a detriment to me? Wouldn't I benefit from it later? After all, he (the undocumented guy) pays into my Social Security #, but never collects any benefits from it. Wouldn't I collect all the benefits from his employment when I retire? 

 
So here is my question for my more liberal friends-

If the current group of law abiding people that are here are all allowed to immigrate, would you be ok with strengthening our borders so from here on anyone coming in illegally is removed? 
I'm for the "Obama plan."  He deported more immigrants than any previous President and more than all of them before W. combined.  He did so by heavily ramping up "border crossing" deportations. You get caught crossing? See ya.  Back across immediately.  You've been here several years and aren't a dirtbag? Check in annually and if you stay not a dirtbag, you can stay.  

 
Here's a good explainer. It's not literally impossible because they could spend years obtaining the requisite training and skills, become a doctor or engineer or something, and then connect with the people who could arrange for employment-based immigration, but that's just not a real option for most people.
Very helpful...thanks! :thumbup:  

 
Why would I train them?  There is 7 million of them.  Just send them over with landscaping equipment with the US Army logo on it and paint their shirts green.  Why you have to be so complicated.  This stuff is easy.
So by "garrison" you mean a room full of 7 million guys holding rakes and shovels. Got it. 

 
So here is my question for my more liberal friends-

If the current group of law abiding people that are here are all allowed to immigrate, would you be ok with strengthening our borders so from here on anyone coming in illegally is removed? 
I don't really care about strengthening our borders one way or another.  I think any measures will cost a lot and have limited effectiveness.  But if the majority of people disagree and want to spend our tax dollars on such a project, so be it.  I'm fine with doing it now regardless of how we treat those who are already here, which I consider a separate issue.  Opposing a "wall" or whatever is pretty low on my list of liberal priorities.

 
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Should there be a line for poor Latinos from south of our border? 
With 51% of our legal immigrants already being subsidized by our government there should not be a line anywhere for poor people to just mosey on in and enjoy the ever increasing American welfare state.  

The best and brightest don't take welfare or drive  taxis. 

 
1. The assumption that all Trump supporters want to kick everyone out is a faulty premise. Just as false as all Dems want to let everyone in. But to answer the question, there has to be a solution to the current problem. The best answer I think is to allow undocumented people over the next year to apply for temporary citizenship. If they have not committed any felonies then they can get temporary citizenship. That becomes permanent after 2 years again if they have not committed any felonies. If they do not apply in this year then they will be deported if found after that time.  If I am in another country without proper documentation then I would be arrested and removed. Anyone undocumented that does commit felonies is deported. 

2. I think the wall is actually more symbolic than anything. I can't imagine that it will get built. However we do need to strengthen our borders from illegals crossing. I favor any measure that prevents people entering the country illegally.

3/4- I highly doubt that there will be prices rising from losing those workers. Most major employers have to do checks to hire people.  No one has any idea what will happen to the economy. The fact that they are undocumented means there really is no idea how removing them will affect everything. I think this ties into a broader discussion of welfare and work expectations on unemployed people living off the government. I believe that anyone that is undocumented is a drain on the economy. Maybe I am uninformed but I would assume that undocumented also means not paying taxes, etc. 

Just quick thoughts from a trump supporter. 
I'd agree with a lot of this post.  Migrant workers add a lot of complexity to the discussion.  That's the only people we can get to pick fruits and vegetables.   

 
Many private employers (large and small) want to see the appearance of legality (SS#, whoever's it is)) and then they won't ask anymore questions. The entire construction industry in this country works this way.
This is my understanding as well. Years ago, when I worked for a payroll company, I had  clothing companies that hired lots of Hispanic people that did piecework for them, and I was given Social Security numbers like 555-56-6666 and 567-8901-234.

So yeah, Dr. Oadi is correct; I do think that some people just make them up. 

 
So by "garrison" you mean a room full of 7 million guys holding rakes and shovels. Got it. 
Look, we all know that the army thing is easy.  If the regular old folks of Mexico see 7 million guys with American lawn equipment coming at them, they are gonna back down.  Believe me.  They are gonna back down. 

And it doesn't have to be one room.  I'm thinking several tiny little huts along the Arizona and New Mexico border so that way communication between them and the military bases in those states is easy.  I'm guessing the Wi-Fi signal is better on out side of the Rio Grande, amirite?

 
With 51% of our legal immigrants already being subsidized by our government there should not be a line anywhere for poor people to just mosey on in and enjoy the ever increasing American welfare state.  

The best and brightest don't take welfare or drive  taxis. 
When you write "subsidized by the government", can you be more specific? And what is the percentage of people born here who are subsidized by the government? 

 
I'm for the "Obama plan."  He deported more immigrants than any previous President and more than all of them before W. combined.  He did so by heavily ramping up "border crossing" deportations. You get caught crossing? See ya.  Back across immediately.  You've been here several years and aren't a dirtbag? Check in annually and if you stay not a dirtbag, you can stay.  
Who are these people checking in with annually?

 
With 51% of our legal immigrants already being subsidized by our government there should not be a line anywhere for poor people to just mosey on in and enjoy the ever increasing American welfare state.  

The best and brightest don't take welfare or drive  taxis. 
Sometimes they do here.  

Regardless, it isn't "give us your refreshed, your wealthy, your yacht-sailing elites, yearning to make investments."  And I think it isn't that for a very good reason. This country is a tremendous promise to the world, and I believe it's an important promise. 

 
Look, we all know that the army thing is easy.  If the regular old folks of Mexico see 7 million guys with American lawn equipment coming at them, they are gonna back down.  Believe me.  They are gonna back down. 

And it doesn't have to be one room.  I'm thinking several tiny little huts along the Arizona and New Mexico border so that way communication between them and the military bases in those states is easy.  I'm guessing the Wi-Fi signal is better on out side of the Rio Grande, amirite?
You seem very eager to conquer Mexico. Is there something in particular you're looking for? 

 
If we are going to have legal immigration, we have to do our best to prevent illegal immigration. Otherwise we should just open our borders & save a lot of money wasted on ICE & border patrol

 
Sometimes they do here.  

Regardless, it isn't "give us your refreshed, your wealthy, your yacht-sailing elites, yearning to make investments."  And I think it isn't that for a very good reason. This country is a tremendous promise to the world, and I believe it's an important promise. 
Shows what you know.  That's the lost 4th verse.  It's on Lady Liberty's lower back.  It was the first tramp stamp. 

 
If we are going to have legal immigration, we have to do our best to prevent illegal immigration. Otherwise we should just open our borders & save a lot of money wasted on ICE & border patrol
I agree. I also think there's a line where people have been here and contributed and shown they deserve a place in our society.  I think most people just disagree on where that line is. 

 
So based on the little bit of reading this thread has presented me, it seem the issue with Mexico is over saturation from the country.  Policy seems to handle gross amounts of immigrants from other countries the same way.  Why do we have to make an exception for Mexico?  The more I think about it, the more I feel like some sort of "daily work" visa should be allowed.  What's the downside to that approach again?

 
I agree. I also think there's a line where people have been here and contributed and shown they deserve a place in our society.  I think most people just disagree on where that line is. 
Nah.

It's that yellow one on the road.  Everyone on the other side is a serious problem.

 
So based on the little bit of reading this thread has presented me, it seem the issue with Mexico is over saturation from the country.  Policy seems to handle gross amounts of immigrants from other countries the same way.  Why do we have to make an exception for Mexico?  The more I think about it, the more I feel like some sort of "daily work" visa should be allowed.  What's the downside to that approach again?
People getting across the border, ditching work, and disappearing into a nation of nearly 3.8 million square miles where we'll never find them. 

 
So based on the little bit of reading this thread has presented me, it seem the issue with Mexico is over saturation from the country.  Policy seems to handle gross amounts of immigrants from other countries the same way.  Why do we have to make an exception for Mexico?  The more I think about it, the more I feel like some sort of "daily work" visa should be allowed.  What's the downside to that approach again?
It's not just Mexico, I assure you.  Part of the new budget are plans for the USA-India Wall and the USA-Eastern Europeans who aren't good-looking Wall.  Those are going to be awesome.

 
Does anyone have any research on how a given border policy affects human trafficking, which I think everyone (except yankee23 ;)  ) will agree is horrible.

 
I've seen a lot of people in here say that there won't actually be a wall built. And I tend to agree because of cost, logistics, and Congress being against it.

Having said that, I think Trump absolutely 100% intends to build a wall. Its not a metaphor to him. And I think he will try to get it done.

 
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People getting across the border, ditching work, and disappearing into a nation of nearly 3.8 million square miles where we'll never find them. 
Please.  Never find them.  Pfft.  Show me your local Home Depot and I will show you your local undocumented Mexican workers waiting for the army signups to invade Mexico.

 
Yes. An identity thief iirc?
Over a decade ago, I think.  Ss# used to do work.  As I recall, didn't take any debt in the name of the person, didn't file for a tax return.  Seems like a crime without a victim, which is probably why under GWB and BHO she was given a pass. Trump changed the rules though and she was taken into custody at her annual meeting. 

 
So based on the little bit of reading this thread has presented me, it seem the issue with Mexico is over saturation from the country.  Policy seems to handle gross amounts of immigrants from other countries the same way.  Why do we have to make an exception for Mexico?  The more I think about it, the more I feel like some sort of "daily work" visa should be allowed.  What's the downside to that approach again?
People getting across the border, ditching work, and disappearing into a nation of nearly 3.8 million square miles where we'll never find them. 
Well, if we never find them, that means they aren't bothering anyone, right?  So what's the harm?  Or do I need to get my sarcasm meter adjusted?  This whole thing is getting more and more silly to me.  If Disney World can figure out a way to keep people who didn't pay for "extended hour" types of tickets and thus keeps them off the rides, I don't see why we can't do something similar with respect to our entitlements.

 
Does anyone have any research on how a given border policy affects human trafficking, which I think everyone (except yankee23 ;)  ) will agree is horrible.
I don't have figures on me, but it's very bad for human trafficking.  Women trying to cross are often raped, of course, but many times pay a coyote to take them across and are instead sold into slavery. 

 
Does anyone have any research on how a given border policy affects human trafficking, which I think everyone (except yankee23 ;)  ) will agree is horrible.
Ouch.

It's my - they make Disney Princesses in some kind of special facility and shop them in - position isn't it?  Too strong?

 
Well, if we never find them, that means they aren't bothering anyone, right?  So what's the harm?  Or do I need to get my sarcasm meter adjusted?  This whole thing is getting more and more silly to me.  If Disney World can figure out a way to keep people who didn't pay for "extended hour" types of tickets and thus keeps them off the rides, I don't see why we can't do something similar with respect to our entitlements.
It isn't sarcasm but it isn't my personal concern. A lot of people don't like the idea - I personally think that with a legal migrant work visa people would be pretty unlikely to disappear and lose that.

 

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