I have listened to many of my conservative friends talk about being in support of legal immigration, but against illegal immgration; many legal immigrants share the same position.
But many "conservatives" are objecting to bipartisan bills currently in congress that suppport extending permission for legal migrant workers to continue working AgJobs due to a shortage of others willing to work those jobs. Additionally these same "conservatives" object to extending HB-2 visas to seasonal workers so they can continue working seasonal jobs at beaches, resorts, boardwalks, circuses, carnivals, amusement parks, hotels/resorts and camps.
But many "conservatives" are objecting to bipartisan bills currently in congress that suppport extending permission for legal migrant workers to continue working AgJobs due to a shortage of others willing to work those jobs. Additionally these same "conservatives" object to extending HB-2 visas to seasonal workers so they can continue working seasonal jobs at beaches, resorts, boardwalks, circuses, carnivals, amusement parks, hotels/resorts and camps.
Without caling anyone a hypocrite or outright liar, I ask my friends to search their feelings and be honest whether they feel anti-immigrant or anti-illegal immigrant. Because if you support legal immigration these bills should make you happy that the USA is granting permission for estalished immigrants to work for another few years. Since these visa types cannot petition for permanent residency there is nothing to fear.
But if you object to these pieces of legislation solely because it allows these foreigners to legally work and live in the USA you are taking advantage of, and missing the point of your forefathers sacrifices made while establishing this country.
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