| Robert Newman For Governor |
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The topic of immigration has come to the forefront because of illegal aliens and matters of national
security. Illegal immigration remains within the domain of the federal government. Yet many of the
issues impact the local and the state governments. Concerning national security, the responsibility to
protect our nation from internal and external threat is a federal obligation.
The thrust of this writing is focused on Mexicans here illegally. Yet immigration and illegal immigration
concerns people from all over the globe. The continual threat of terrorism is real and the federal
government is working toward a solution. Relative to illegal immigration into California, the issue is
extremely complex. Some who have spoken to me reiterate, “What is it about illegal that you don’t
understand?” “Send ‘em all back.” On the other hand, the more compassionate person might invoke a
revised and modified Bracero Program. Known as the Bracero Treaty, it became law in 1942 due to
the labor shortage in this country caused by World War II, yet remained intact until December, 1964.
Illegal immigration refers to anyone who comes to, or remains in, this country without permission from
the United States government. Since California borders on Mexico and was part of Mexico until the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, the people of California must work out a reasonable relationship
with the people of Mexico. This relationship must be reciprocal and honorable to both nations. It is
important to remember that not all Spanish-speaking people are of Mexican origin. Spanish speaking
people groups come from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean as well. In studying the
issue of illegal aliens in our society, the concern expressed in California comes down to this, what does
an illegal alien/undocumented person contribute to society compared to what he/she receives from
society?
My position endorses some type of accountability with a thrust toward citizenship. This pertains to
those who have been living, working, and law-abiding for many, documented years. “Forgiveness”
does not apply to the criminal; such an individual needs to be expelled without delay. The recent illegal
arrival needs to be banished from our country. .
The State of California is rather unique in its history with Mexico; Mexico is our neighbor, our friend.
The citizens at least of Northern Mexico are intimately involved in our culture, and vice versa. The
keeping of secured borders (land, sea, and air) is handled by the federal government. Under no
circumstances should illegal aliens be mistreated. “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner; remember
that you were foreigners in Egypt” (Exodus 22:21). We should keep in mind that the United States is a
young nation of only 230 years; many of our ancestors were immigrants.
I have read various articles from numerous sources in an attempt to understand the impact that
undocumented Mexicans have had on the economy of California. I have attended lectures, rallies and
federal hearings. When most of the information is available, I think the cost-benefit ratio will show a
huge loss. It is more expensive for the taxpaying, U.S. citizen than the contribution to society from the
illegals. The cost of social services, medical services, and public education is greater than the income
tax, sales tax, and social security benefits paid (but not collected). Poverty must be factored out as a
contributing factor to costs foisted onto the taxpayers. A guest-worker program is appropriate for
those areas of labor where labor needs are eminent. Advancement to a “better job” for which there is
adequate citizen labor is not appropriate. Those immigrants with proper papers here legally may
receive all the privileges provided by their immigration status.
The migration from Mexico is due to the hope that is available in this country. Mexico must provide the
hope and opportunity for its own citizens. Most people do not want to leave “home and family” to
travel North. Mexico, as our neighbor, must be encouraged to provide education, technical training,
along with possibly some financial assistance for these opportunities. Actually, the rich of Mexico need
to assist the poor to bring about or expand the middle class.
Many of the Mexicans here illegally actually attend Christian churches. It is clearly morally wrong to live
a lie, a deception, and a fraudulent role model for parent’s offspring. The Ten Commandments in
Deuteronomy 5 do not list exceptions about lying. This deception for the Christian illegals is a daily
activity—a lie on work applications, driver’s licenses, school records, college applications, public
services applications, etc. In addition, the illegal in this country steals from the U.S. taxpayer by using
services. An honorable illegal would return to his/her country of origin and right the wrong.
security. Illegal immigration remains within the domain of the federal government. Yet many of the
issues impact the local and the state governments. Concerning national security, the responsibility to
protect our nation from internal and external threat is a federal obligation.
The thrust of this writing is focused on Mexicans here illegally. Yet immigration and illegal immigration
concerns people from all over the globe. The continual threat of terrorism is real and the federal
government is working toward a solution. Relative to illegal immigration into California, the issue is
extremely complex. Some who have spoken to me reiterate, “What is it about illegal that you don’t
understand?” “Send ‘em all back.” On the other hand, the more compassionate person might invoke a
revised and modified Bracero Program. Known as the Bracero Treaty, it became law in 1942 due to
the labor shortage in this country caused by World War II, yet remained intact until December, 1964.
Illegal immigration refers to anyone who comes to, or remains in, this country without permission from
the United States government. Since California borders on Mexico and was part of Mexico until the
treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848, the people of California must work out a reasonable relationship
with the people of Mexico. This relationship must be reciprocal and honorable to both nations. It is
important to remember that not all Spanish-speaking people are of Mexican origin. Spanish speaking
people groups come from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean as well. In studying the
issue of illegal aliens in our society, the concern expressed in California comes down to this, what does
an illegal alien/undocumented person contribute to society compared to what he/she receives from
society?
My position endorses some type of accountability with a thrust toward citizenship. This pertains to
those who have been living, working, and law-abiding for many, documented years. “Forgiveness”
does not apply to the criminal; such an individual needs to be expelled without delay. The recent illegal
arrival needs to be banished from our country. .
The State of California is rather unique in its history with Mexico; Mexico is our neighbor, our friend.
The citizens at least of Northern Mexico are intimately involved in our culture, and vice versa. The
keeping of secured borders (land, sea, and air) is handled by the federal government. Under no
circumstances should illegal aliens be mistreated. “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner; remember
that you were foreigners in Egypt” (Exodus 22:21). We should keep in mind that the United States is a
young nation of only 230 years; many of our ancestors were immigrants.
I have read various articles from numerous sources in an attempt to understand the impact that
undocumented Mexicans have had on the economy of California. I have attended lectures, rallies and
federal hearings. When most of the information is available, I think the cost-benefit ratio will show a
huge loss. It is more expensive for the taxpaying, U.S. citizen than the contribution to society from the
illegals. The cost of social services, medical services, and public education is greater than the income
tax, sales tax, and social security benefits paid (but not collected). Poverty must be factored out as a
contributing factor to costs foisted onto the taxpayers. A guest-worker program is appropriate for
those areas of labor where labor needs are eminent. Advancement to a “better job” for which there is
adequate citizen labor is not appropriate. Those immigrants with proper papers here legally may
receive all the privileges provided by their immigration status.
The migration from Mexico is due to the hope that is available in this country. Mexico must provide the
hope and opportunity for its own citizens. Most people do not want to leave “home and family” to
travel North. Mexico, as our neighbor, must be encouraged to provide education, technical training,
along with possibly some financial assistance for these opportunities. Actually, the rich of Mexico need
to assist the poor to bring about or expand the middle class.
Many of the Mexicans here illegally actually attend Christian churches. It is clearly morally wrong to live
a lie, a deception, and a fraudulent role model for parent’s offspring. The Ten Commandments in
Deuteronomy 5 do not list exceptions about lying. This deception for the Christian illegals is a daily
activity—a lie on work applications, driver’s licenses, school records, college applications, public
services applications, etc. In addition, the illegal in this country steals from the U.S. taxpayer by using
services. An honorable illegal would return to his/her country of origin and right the wrong.
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