The New Colosus - The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

I am not saying I condone illegal immigration into our great nation as it should not be condoned, but the fact of the matter is that it has been going on for quite some time. In some instances, it matters not how many times we catch and deport, some will find a way back. Not only is it a lucrative business, but it is about people striving for and seeking a better life the only way they know how. Our nation is a nation built upon immigrants legal and otherwise, our laws are there to ensure we have a large proportion of immigrants to come into the country for whatever manner which benefits the nation and its Citizens and most of all we should welcome those who wish to seek a better way of life in the most humane way possible for they may become part of the fabric and of America.

As illegal immigration is a huge proponent of the Election Cycle this year, the question is what can we do to stop illegal immigration. The answer is not simple and requires a long term outlook and determination from the American People- yup I said it, and it should be done in a just and humane manner benefiting our values as a nation.

There has always been a large influx of immigrants- illegal and otherwise to our Great Nation and there shall always be such. When I was growing up, it was Mexicans, now it is a mix of our Southern Hispanic Neighbors and Asians- yup I said it- Asians and if memory serves me correctly, the Asian population is making up larger percentages of illegal immigrants into the country than the Hispanics.

Now for the answer which I know you have been waiting for to help fix the problem- Causation! Yes, Causation. What is the root cause for people to want to take such desperate measures to leave their country and how can we as a nation assist in mitigating the cause(s)? As I wrote earlier, a long term outlook and determination is required as there is no easy, simple or quick fix, though there are many ideas.

The President (aka Deporter in Chief as he is sometimes called) has pushed a deportation agenda like no other to the shock of most, while at the same time looked for ways to adjust our attitudes towards the ones here illegally, but are being productive. I'd say its a good start and in keeping with our core values as a nation, while at the same time keeping focus where it needs to be. Its not perfect, but when will it ever be?

Let us not forget these famous words:

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.


"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she
With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
- Emma Lazarus