President Fox of Mexico must be very happy in deed.

[Chris]

There's some good analysis on his proposal here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3909725/

I also believe that his proposal doesn't do much. He hasn't given any specifics yet, and I'm not sure it will solve any more problems than it will create. I'd give him credit that he's actually addressing the issue, except for the fact that election time is coming up, and this is most likely an effort to gather a few more votes. In any case, I'd like to see some more details before I say I'm for it or against it.

I think it's a little unrealistic to think "guest workers" will simply go home after their stint is up. So, that in itself may keep them working illegally, since they'd probably rather stay off the radar for fear of being forced back home. These people aren't being offered blanket amnesty, which some of you seemed to be outraged about. They're just being granted work visa extensions from what I gathered.

This is one subject I find kind of ironic - Bush is all about big business, which benefit from cheap labor, which come from immigrant workers who will work for less money. So when Bush tries to fix it so that companies can continue to benefit from these low-wage workers, those who support Bush, who supports big business, don't like it. Funny how this issue is a catch 22 for some conservatives. Though some are angered by this, it's still a good move on his part politically - as others have mentioned.

[JSE]

Chris,

"I think it's a little unrealistic to think "guest workers" will simply go home after their stint is up. "

You're right about that. More proof that this is just politcal posturing. Nothing more. Hell, it still has to pass in the House and Senate. Fat chance of that happening.

"Funny how this issue is a catch 22 for some conservatives"

It's actually a catch 22 for both parties. Democrats in general hate Bush. It must be "eating their shorts" to have to agree with him on this one. Like I mention before, Not bad for a Dumb Texan huh?

Later,

JSE