Back in late 2004 and early 2005, I sent emails, faxes, and letters to every member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. In it, I asked them for their answer to a set of twenty questions which the readers of Polipundit wanted asked. The text of the letter was posted here.
52 Readers in 38 states joined the effort, asking their district Representatives and Senators to answer the questions. Response from our elected Representatives and Senators was poor, predictably so. Most Congressmen and Senators simply ignored the letters, emails and faxes. In the end, only seventeen answered with any degree of substance, and not one answered more than two questions.
I was looking at the set of questions this week, and you know, they still look like good questions to me, so I am going to ask you for your opinion on them. This will take a while, since I am putting up one question for each post, but please give this your serious consideration. And folks, this is not about politics or smacking down the other side; this is an opportunity to explore the issues of substance for our country. Sad that Congress was not up to it, but maybe we can get the conversation going. Thanks in advance.
11. Should undocumented aliens have the ability to get legal drivers licenses?
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Of course not. Makes "undo... (Below threshold)1. Posted by GeminiChuck | November 9, 2007 10:23 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Of course not. Makes "undocumented" aliens "documented" - why on earth would that make any sense at all? They need to get documented via the normal immigration process only. However, we must inhance the temporary worker visa program - allow migrant workers to enter and leave for work purposes - no long term stays - no alternate path to citizenship or any other "documented" existance in the US. You cannot have both open borders and an open welfare system and exist as a viable nation for very long.
1. Posted by GeminiChuck | November 9, 2007 10:23 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 10:23
2. Posted by epador | November 9, 2007 10:38 AM | Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
I think they should be able to get a driver's license, just not in our country.
2. Posted by epador | November 9, 2007 10:38 AM |
Score: 4 (4 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 10:38
3. Posted by mikey60 | November 9, 2007 10:57 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
No.
3. Posted by mikey60 | November 9, 2007 10:57 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 10:57
4. Posted by tj | November 9, 2007 11:14 AM | Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
not just no,but,HELL NO!!!!
4. Posted by tj | November 9, 2007 11:14 AM |
Score: 6 (6 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 11:14
5. Posted by 914 | November 9, 2007 11:18 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Yes, but become legal first..
5. Posted by 914 | November 9, 2007 11:18 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 11:18
6. Posted by Charles E Chase | November 9, 2007 11:29 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Absolutely not. It gives them access to air travel, crossing borders, etc. In Nevada, you are required to show your driver's license for all sorts of things.
As to the 20 questions, what a great idea. It would be most appropriate to resubmit it to Congress and presidential candidates. Failure to respond should be broadly published on the Internet.
6. Posted by Charles E Chase | November 9, 2007 11:29 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 11:29
7. Posted by LJD | November 9, 2007 11:41 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Where on earth did our elected lunatics ever get the idea it was o.k. in the first place?
7. Posted by LJD | November 9, 2007 11:41 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 11:41
8. Posted by LaMedusa | November 9, 2007 12:05 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
In Saigon maybe, but not here. If they're undocumented they shouldn't even be here, let alone have a driver's license.
8. Posted by LaMedusa | November 9, 2007 12:05 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 12:05
9. Posted by Mycroft | November 9, 2007 12:58 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
of course not.
9. Posted by Mycroft | November 9, 2007 12:58 PM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 12:58
10. Posted by J.R. | November 9, 2007 3:39 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
DJ, why the term "undocumented"? They are illegal aliens and no they should not be able to obtain driver's licenses. Once you bestow a driver's license to an illegal alien you have given justification for that person being allowed to stay here in the U.S. That politicians even consider this (let alone implement it) is an insult to the sovereignty of our country and a direct violation of the oaths these politicians have sworn to uphold.
10. Posted by J.R. | November 9, 2007 3:39 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 15:39
11. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | November 9, 2007 4:32 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
what tj said.
11. Posted by Sheik Yur Bouty | November 9, 2007 4:32 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 16:32
12. Posted by DJ Drummond | November 9, 2007 5:00 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
J.R., please remember that I was originally writing these questions to Comgressmen and Senators. They appear to have substantial difficulty understanding the correct use of the word "illegal", so I defaulted to a word they have all been using.
12. Posted by DJ Drummond | November 9, 2007 5:00 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 17:00
13. Posted by bt | November 9, 2007 7:32 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
the word NO comes to mind.
13. Posted by bt | November 9, 2007 7:32 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 19:32
14. Posted by Gmac | November 9, 2007 8:24 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hell no.
Why is it so damn hard for politicians to understand such a simple idea?
14. Posted by Gmac | November 9, 2007 8:24 PM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on November 9, 2007 20:24
15. Posted by J.R. | November 10, 2007 1:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Fair point DJ. Sorry about that.
15. Posted by J.R. | November 10, 2007 1:30 PM |
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Posted on November 10, 2007 13:30