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Jens 'n' Frens
Idle thoughts of a relatively libertarian Republican in Cambridge, MA, and whomever he invites. Mostly political.
"A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures."
-- Daniel Webster
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Thursday, November 21, 2002 :::
My recollection is the same as my brother's; I think Tancredo was suggesting the enforcement of the law as written. And my feelings toward immigration are similar, taking as he does as granted that strict rationing needs to be done. I would liberalize rationing, but believe we should make sure that we aren't attracting immigrants by virtue of our social welfare system. Also, I strenuously object to the characterization of pro-English measures as "anti-immigrant". I don't believe most supporters of these measures are trying to do so as a proxy for closing the doors, or discriminating in favor of people of European descent, or anything else but maintaining a certain national unity. I think immigrants should keep their native language, but should also learn English; they should maintain their own culture, but also should value pluralism, religious tolerance, respect for property and other individual rights, and the other basic precepts that have lead us to what we are. So should those born here.
::: posted by dWj at 10:16 AM
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