Immigration Policy

I will suggest an immigrant policy, but as I have had such flak in the past, I expect the same again. Instead, this time I hope that you will post some helpful comments, keeping in mind that immigrants will soon be, (if not already are) a dominant force in American politics, the impact any such actions will have in individual communities and the good of the nation as a whole. My goal is to rebuild America, to make it strong again and have it based on the principles not only of our Founding Fathers (the Constitution) but also our Judaeo-Christian heritage. The following is a restatement of my position, gathered from previous posts - plus additional information, but my position remains unchanged from previously - I have just gathered everything into 1 post.

Immigrants coming to the US must meet several requirements:

1. have at least a conversational command of English
2. have adequate and confirmed ID (birth cert, passport, TBD)
3. have completed a background check and health background review (felons and seriously ill not accepted)
4. know the traffic laws of the US and pass a road driving test!
5. prove a degree of knowledge about US history, geography, economics and politics
6. agree to start or seriously (how to determine "seriously"?) attempt to start a small business within 1 yr or deportation will ensue
7. have adequate financial means to sustain themselves for 3 months (6 months?) with no other income (should they run out of money they will be deported)
8. agree to protect and defend the laws and the Constitution of the United States (a bit amorphous, but why not?)

Failure to adhere to any of the above will result in denial of entry .

Immigration is conditional not only upon the above points but also includes the following:

1. will not be eligible for social benefits until they have been contributing to the economy for at least 1 year (Example: if they start a business or get a job after 1 yr in the country, they will be ineligible for benefits until another year has passed)

   (1a. if they should become disabled within the first year, they will be deported)

2. obtain adequate health and vehicle insurance within 90 days (180 days?)
3. will not be eligible for college grants or loans until 1 yr has passed
4. will not be eligible to vote until receiving citizenship

Because the United states is a benevolent, but enterprising nation:

1. all school age children of immigrants will be eligible for public school from day of entry
2. all applicants for immigration will not be denied entry if they meet all criteria as described above
3. all immigrants will be eligible for emergency medical care from day of entry

(Note: trauma centers should be required to accept ALL patients who have experienced potentially fatal or life-threatening traumatic events - many do not now do so - (I was denied treatment))

All immigrants violating any of these conditions will receive 1 warning to correct the condition. The condition must be corrected within 30 days. Failure to correct the criteria, intentional violation of any point will result in deportation or, if prior to entry, denied entry.

Prior to entry, all applicants must meet all entry requirements at their own expense.

All immigrants currently in country will be eligible to remain in country upon proving they have met the above requirements or that they are working toward them - and they must successfully pass all requirements within 1 year. Failure to meet any 1 requirement will result in deportation.

School age and younger children, infants and all children of immigrants born in country will not be denied attendance at public school, emergency medical care or receipt of certain minimal social benefits as determined by their municipality.

All students must work toward meeting all above requirements within 1 year of matriculation of public secondary (or private or home) school and will not be eligible to apply for any higher education until they have done so or they must leave the country within 90 days OR agree to leave the country immediately upon matriculation from an institute of higher education.

Federal prerogative may accept certain professions - engineers, software and IT engineers, doctors, et al - and any profession as determined by federal authorities and waive any requirements as determined.

(originally published "StopThisInsanity.org/forum" Dec 13, 2012)