tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post8713097268657305009..comments2023-12-24T15:36:16.969-05:00Comments on Chuck for ...: Senate EndorsementsChuck Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656874242638324636noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post-5032825153570395022008-03-08T20:50:00.000-05:002008-03-08T20:50:00.000-05:00It gets into a neighborhood, but it's weak and tha...It gets into a neighborhood, but it's weak and that won't do. There are laws on the books already, see what good that's done.Chuck Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656874242638324636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22183958.post-48773407079872767632008-03-08T18:55:00.000-05:002008-03-08T18:55:00.000-05:00Hey Chuck, thanks for the kind words about Steve N...Hey Chuck, thanks for the kind words about Steve Novick. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to call your readers' attention to what Steve says on his website about cracking down on employers of illegal workers. I hope this is helpful.<BR/><BR/>Here's a quote from his website:<BR/><BR/><I>By the same token, I support comprehensive reform that includes:<BR/>A path to legal residence for some of those already in the country and have no other criminal violations – though I believe they should pay a fine to acknowledge that they did break the law, and pay any back taxes owed;<BR/>Real employer sanctions to punish those who exploit undocumented workers and drive down wages for citizens and legal residents, strengthened border enforcement;<BR/>Repeal of NAFTA and adoption of new trade policies designed to raise living standards everywhere;<BR/>A reexamination of guest worker programs, to ensure that guest workers have full legal rights (including the right to organize), that the programs will not have the effect of suppressing wages for native workers, and that any guest worker programs be limited to industries that can show a unique need that truly cannot be met otherwise; and<BR/>An opportunity for children who were brought to this country without documentation before they turned 16 and have graduated high school to serve in our armed forces or earn a college degree.<BR/>The goal must be to improve wages here and abroad – not reduce them in the pursuit of the biggest profits. With a little common sense and compromise, I believe we can work together to achieve immigration reform that makes sense for America and the world.</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com