Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution

Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution

From the former Republican governor of Florida and a leading constitutional litigator comes a timely and provocative look at one of the most divisive issues facing the nation todayâ€”â€œa must-read for every citizen, wannabe citizen, legal working resident, and those illegally working in the shadows of our economyâ€ (The Washington Times).

The immigration debate has challenged our nation since its founding. But today, it divides Americans more stridently than ever, due to a chronic failure of national leadership by both parties. Here at last is an attainable resolution guided by two core principles: first, immigration is vital to Americaâ€™s future; second, any enduring resolution must adhere to the rule of law.

Unfortunately, current laws are so cumbersome and irrational that millions have circumvented them and entered the United States illegally, taxing our system to the breaking point. Jeb Bush and Clint Bolick contend there are other unique factors currently at play: Americaâ€™s future population expansion will come solely from immigrants. And for the first time, the U.S. must compete with other countries for immigrant workers and their skills.

In the first book to offer a practical, nonpartisan approach, Bush and Bolick propose a compelling six-point strategy for reworking our policies that begins with erasing all existing, outdated immigration structures and starting over. From there, Immigration Wars details their plan for advancing the national goals that immigration policy is supposed to achieve: build a demand-driven immigration system; increase statesâ€™ autonomy based on varying needs; reduce the significant physical risks and financial costs imposed by illegal immigration; unite Mexico and America in their common war against drug cartels; and educate aspiring citizens in our nationâ€™s founding principles and why they still matter.

Here too is a viable variation of the DREAM Act as a legal status for children brought here illegally, and sound strategies for the Republican Party to revitalize their ever-decreasing core constituency.

With Immigration Wars as a beacon of hope, Americans can finally solidify a national identity that is based on a set of ideals enriched and reinvigorated by immigrants, most of whom fervently embrace our core valuesâ€”family, faith, hard work, education, and patriotism.
Country USA
Brand Threshold Editions
Manufacturer Threshold Editions
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2014-02-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781476713465

Country	USA
Brand	Threshold Editions
Manufacturer	Threshold Editions
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2014-02-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781476713465

Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution

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