Immigration Justice?

Its complicated. Even without politicing, there's no easy answer to immigration, but maybe Congress will do the right thing in the end.

Putting aside party differences, Senate Republicans and Democrats coalesced Thursday around compromise legislation that holds out the hope of citizenship to many of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States unlawfully.

"We can no longer afford to delay reform," said Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in a statement that capped weeks of struggle to find common ground.

I've posted before that good immigration legislation is a win-win situation. The US needs the immigrants' help and the immigrants need employment. Once these workers are "recognised" they can pay taxes and not be a drain on the American economy which has been a problem for many Americans.

I still have a problem with the imposition of a $2,000 fine. The money isn't necessary and could prove a small financial burden to the workers, but its not my call.

And, being ever consistent, Rep Tom Tancredo (R-asshole) had to weigh in.

"I can just about guarantee you we're not going to get a majority of the House members (to agree) on amnesty to 10 million people," Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., said at a news conference. "I am disappointed that apparently Mr. Frist has caved in to the desires of Democrats, to Kennedy," he added.