Someone Must Have Missed The Memo

"...the inability of undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses -- and the resulting lack of transportation -- is one of the biggest problems facing the island's Latino community."

Well, duh! I still want someone to explain to me why an illegal - forget the "undocumented" euphemism, call 'em what they are - immigrant should be entitled to any of the benefits associated with living in this country, beyond life-critical health care. They are breaking the law. We're not going to just issue a driver's license to a citizen fugitive willy-nilly, what makes the illegals special?

"These people come to work. They are doing a very good job."

You know, I'm guessing that they could find an American worker who would do the same - and likely not have the transportation issues. I'm guessing that the American worker would pay more in taxes. I'm guessing that the American worker would be more integrated into society, increasing the flow of money through the economy, thereby improving things for everyone - except, of course, for the illegal.

Bell said it's not the state and local governments' responsibility to question whether residents are legal immigrants -- that's the job of the federal government.

Let's see. What's that certain branch of local government called? It's part of the exective branch....Oh, yes! It is called LAW ENFORCEMENT. Note that the word "selective" is missing from name.

Does Mr. Bell really think that local law enforcement should completely ignore anything that might have federal jurisdiction? I wonder if he would feel the same if his child was kidnapped? Or maybe if his car was stolen and taken to Georgia - does he think that the Georgia State Police should just let the guy go?

The problem with all of the illegals driver's license arguments that I've ever seen is that they all require a degree of condoning of illegal behavior. It's always a "yes, but..." situation. There is no "but" involved. The illegals are here illegally. And as such there is absolutely no justification for granting them any special privileges or exceptions under the law. The only benefit they should get is a free ride back to the border from whence they came.