A self-proclaimed "wiser" Lou Dobbs appeared on Bill O'Reilly's program last week to discuss immigration reform. "Wiser" means acknowledging that this country needs immigration reform legislation that goes beyond enhanced border security, and that meets the needs of the undocumented people already living here. The answer is not mass deportations. Mr. Dobbs' suggestions are consistent with prior proposed legislation, including allowing undocumented people to pay a fine, learn English, and get on the path towards U.S. citizenship. He also suggested a separate guest-worker program to help reduce continued illegal entries from Mexico. A key issue of any immigration reform providing legalization will be to dramatically increase the size of the USCIS. Whatever his reasoning for "wisening up", we say better late than never.
A "Wiser" Lou Dobbs on Immigration Reform
January 13, 2010
