As much as I hate to say it, I support Bush on the immigration bill. It’s the right thing to do and it’ll enrich and grow our country.
I think that the deal will happen because:
1) Business interests support it. They need workers. Bush’ polls are so low now that it won’t make a difference if the signs the bill. Bush spent all his political capital in Iraq. He’s needs to finally payoff the business wing of the party.
2) Liberal Democrats (the intellectual wing) support it. So they need to pass it during a Republican administration to avoid the wrath of the labor unions.
Yes, this deal won’t end illegal immigration and might attract others. But America is big enough; and a growing dynamic society and economy is what keeps us ahead of the world.
Think about it, without population growth, Real Estate will not go up. Are we ready to face a declining population with declining asset values? I think not.
