In response to the "Just one more tweak" editorial (March 14), I must object to your objection.
I am a recently naturalized American, and I legally had a driver's license and Social Security card since 1986. I was, however, not allowed to vote. In fact, when I went to register to vote after receiving my citizenship, I was shocked that I did not have to prove citizenship. I only had to prove I lived here.
South Carolina is correct in how it is choosing to change the law.
Catherine Tribby, Augusta
Comments
Yes, the politicians see the 12-30 million Illegal Aliens as potential voters, so amnesty is all about political power. I already have my passport, so I can get on a plane, but I guess many SC travelers will be driving to their destinations instead of flying.
Deportem, I guess they could drive to a neighboring state and catch the plane just like we drive to Atlanta or Columbia when the fare out of Augusta is too high or the timing is not right. Also, how do you deport 20 million people. Let them pay a fine and let business start collecting taxes out of the checks. They are already working and doing jobs our crack heads and alcholics will not do. They are also doing residential construction jobs or landscape jobs because there is not enough good labor in the white and black communities to do the work.
Denaili123, how do you deport them? By start packing them on buses and start driving to the border like it was done in the 60's and 70's. it's not that hard. I work in the construction field and plenty of (illegals) don't do that grand job that you think. If employers would pay more an hour for the jobs you say can't be filled anyways, why would you not get enough (whites and blacks) to do these jobs. The pay scale hasn't went up in over ten years (so employers say) though everything else has gone up, gas, food, insurance, and the plain cost of living!!!!!
Denali, you don't have to deport 20 million people. Dry up their jobs, free education, free medical and they will leave.
Thank you for your excellent letter, Ms. Tribby. Chronicle editor Michael Ryan didn't think that one through. Non-citizens can get drivers' licenses, but are not legal to vote. The tougher provisions are necessary. God bless you, Ms. Tribby.
Denali, why can't we make the crack heads work. I understand your need for good labor. Insist on the labor force we have getting off their lazy behinds. We've paid too long for them to lounge around living of the mothers of their babies.
Cut off the welfare gravy train and the crack heads and baby factories will go to work or starve. Frankly, it doesn't make any difference which choice they choose.
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