Listen to Dan Stein's podcast in reaction to Napolitano's remarks
We Fixed Enforcement - Now Give Us Amnesty!
One thing this administration has is a good memory. They remember that the amnesty bill of 2007 was rejected because Americans were not convinced that the borders were secure or that meaningful interior enforcement was taking place. Hoping to convince her audience that things have changed, Napolitano focused on the "serious and strategic" strides she has made on enforcement saying "we have replaced old policies that merely looked tough with policies that are designed to actually be effective." What she fails to mention, however, is that the new "effective" policies she has put into place are systematically dismantling all existing immigration enforcement including, but not limited to, E-Verify, REAL ID, 287(g) and worksite enforcement. Even if enforcement had been improved, using that to justify amnesty is a flawed argument because legalizing 12 million illegal aliens would simply create more incentive for another round of illegal aliens, thus perpetuating an endless cycle of chaos.
The System is Outdated and Broken!
There is also a new effort to paint our current immigration laws as "outdated." Napolitano has begun repeating the phrase "we need 21st century laws," and "we must fix a broken immigration system." The only thing broken about our immigration system is this administration's broken will to enforce the laws.
Beware of attempts to manufacture these deceptive arguments into conventional wisdom. They are hoping to turn the tide in their favor. In Napolitano's own words, "I've been dealing hands-on with immigration issues since 1993, so trust me: I know a major shift when I see one, and what I have seen makes reform far more attainable this time around."
Sorry Secretary Napolitano, but we've watched and reviewed your progress and we don't trust you.
Securing the country is the Department of Homeland Security's mission and the Secretary's responsible. Based on her recent comments, it is clear that Janet Napolitano has become a political pawn for this administration's amnesty agenda rather than the Guardian of the Gate the public has a right to expect her to be.
