Recently on "Lou Dobbs Tonight," the leading anchor interviewed bishops of the Catholic church regarding what they believed on illegal immigration.
Both bishops agreed that that state of the U.S. borders is atrocious, and the entrance of so many illegal immigrants is only detrimental to our society.
The men also stated that we need a system with a more "generous" visa policy, which allows people to more easily enter the country. They believe this will
prevent many people from feeling as though the only way the may enter the U.S. is illegally. The Catholic bishops support a process which encourages
legalization of people who are already in the United States, contributing in the United States.
Interestingly enough, both ignored the statement by Dobbs that last year, over 3 million immigrants enter the U.S. each year, LEGALLY.
Last year, we made over a million people U.S. citizens, half of which were Hispanic.
In my opinion, we do need more strict control of our borders, but I do not agree with the fact that our system "doesn't work."
It is perfectly possible for people to gain a visa and enter our country, but they choose not to because they are afraid they will be denied.
Another reality I do not agree with is the removal of illegal immigrants from children that were born in the United States. The familes should at least be allowed to stay together,
and the parents to have access to a visa, and possibly U.S. residency, if not citizenship.
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