I don’t know how many Americans know this but there are over 6 different worker visa programs already in place accounting for over 600,000 plus workers last year alone. Count the green cards and legal immigration and you have millions every year coming legally and they want to add even more. The failure is that many of these visa persons overstay their visa and do not go home. That's right, they never return to their country of origin and contribute even more to the illegal worker issue. Just who employes them and who checks up on them? The answer is no one and some of you are biting at the bit to pass this bill with all these so called penalties. So, once again I will repeat, because I do not believe it is honest to call this immigration, I speak to an illegal worker plan.
We all know by fact that immigration requires you file in the country of origin, you have to have a citizen sponsor who will support you, get you employment and be responsible for you, you pay a fee and you wait your turn. Others who come outside of this requirement have simply broken the law . If they work here they do so off the books or with stolen ID. This is an abuse of those who they have stolen that ID from and those who applied legally. It is as simple and honest as that and they are entitled to nothing but what anyone has earned who has broken the law.
Now here is the plan I have forwarded to our President. I had not published it as yet since I felt he should have a chance to review it. I also sent it to our Senator here in Florida, a key advocate of that misleading and misidentified ‘Comprehensive Immigration Bill". I sincerely believe it addressed all the key elements necessary for the American people to approve without rewards or amnesty.
Mr. President,
A Solution for Immigration.
The problem is amnesty, as you already know. So as an opponent of amnesty I offer this to you as a possibility? I would like you to consider it because I truly believe you are a good man saddled by an incompetent Congress and quite frankly, staff. I believe you have the vision to comprehend what I am proposing to you. I do not present it in arrogance but simply an offer for your consideration.
Simply put, the Key is Mexico. Mexico needs to carry their fair share . Mexico and employers who exploit these workers are the root cause that "our" government evidently refuses to or can't seem to understand.
So how can we accomplish this?
Those applying for work in the United States under this new Visa process [which will eliminate the other current visa programs] will process through the Mexican government and then us, or simultaneously if practical. This will produce two sources of identification and control.
1- Background criminal check there and here with related finger printing and other technical identification collection.
2- New ID card which will serve multiple purposes. They have to come out of the shadows to do this and register first with us, giving them a guarantee of return, then they go home and process through Mexico.
Why? So that any criminals will be weeded out. I believe it can be acceptable to process them through a joint effort here, thus eliminating a trip home.
It will produce -
A] Personal Identification for them and their respective immediate family members.
B] International drivers license allowing them to drive in the USA always adhering to our law.
C] Health and auto insurance provided by Mexico that our Hospitals and other Medical care providers and civil authorities can collect from with Mexico as guaranteed by that sovereign nation.
D] Taxes paid into our system via the use of this care SS and Taxes; etc in their name can be attached to them via this number.
E] If they break the law they lose this identification.
F] Employers can hire them using this number but they must not be paid below minimum wage and only after all American applicants have been interviewed. They stay for a defined period of time and then return home. But no more then one year.
G] Family members can receive a card with the same number as the main recipient with an additional identification symbol for child, wife, etc. It will also allow them to also work legally.
H] All other social services such as schools and other education and special needs by American institutions to be paid for by Mexico.
This can come in the form of energy credits to the USA for oil, direct funding by Mexico, taxes on these workers, American company contributions but no American Taxpayer dollars.
What has this accomplished?
We will all know who and where they are.
Mexico is required to pay their fair share and eliminates the burden on the American Taxpayer.
It provides Americans with equal opportunity for those jobs the government claims Americans do not want.
These workers are now legally authorized to be here.
Now here is the kicker. With the DNA and other identification, voice, retina, etc on file in Mexico and the USA you can weed out those arrested quickly or existing criminals.
Employers who hire these workers will be required to hire them under existing American hour and wage law. If they rent or make housing available it must meet health and safety codes and rent requirements of the area they reside in [no more "I owe my soul to the company store"]. If they provide worker paid health insurance this will be paid by the worker like any other American worker. Certainly "Workmens Compensation" is required for injury on the job and unemployment compensation deductions. I suggest the employer pay this just like they do for any other employee.
Now you do not need to spend billions on the fence it can be put it into this project. No card no work will eliminate all but the criminal activity. I sincerely believe it will end this matter ASAP and if you make this offer and get the President of Mexico to commit you can move ahead with this issue behind you. He has been extremely critical of our nation and it is about time he put his money where his mouth is.
Hopefully Mr. President you will give it consideration. The problem is Amnesty and enforcement. But above all that is that there is no trust in either. I do believe this erase these issues and puts us back on the road to conficence.
» left by David Tanguay (1 year 65 days ago.)
Well Mr. Melaccio, you offered your visionary prelude now listen to mine. After all we do live in a democracy so I’ll put my two cents in on the immigration issue. Why don’t we form a world government, that is finishing what our founding fathers began over two hundred years ago. Using the same philosophy our constitution was build on, that all men are created equal. and having one essential language to live under. The language of Love. I know my proposal sounds idealistic, but isn’t idealism a reality in its own way. From the real to the real. Just a thought to mull over
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 65 days ago.)
Yes David there was another visionary who is the only one who will bring your system in. His name is Jesus Christ. Other then that we will have to work with mans plan which is 1000 Points of Light and The New World Order. That system is about exploitation, greed and profit and has nothing to do with man. Thanks for your feedback. Respond to this comment
» left by Judi Lake(2,201) Judi Lake (1 year 63 days ago.)
Robert, my question to you is: when will you be running for office? (smile) Your proposed plan is an excellent, sane, responsible plan. Should you decide to gather names to sign on this I volunteer immediately! You are a man with insight and gifted with wisdom; why on earth are our leaders so deaf? Please keep us posted as to any responses you get as well as any support you my need. Respond to this comment
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 63 days ago.)
Judi as usual your words are sincerely most kind. I would like to run for office but I'm afraid they would dig up the old trash of youth to discredit or like others who shook the tree, goodbye Charlie. You see in my life I have always did what others said couldn't be done because I know if God put me in that position it was for His glory not mine. Thats the big difference in leadership. Maybe a write in would be interesting. Many people say these problems are not that simple, yet I do believe there are many Americans who have an answer and can resolve all these problems. Like us there are simple people all over who need leaders who place them first. We and they just don't have them in office. In my opinion there are other reasons as to why these graduates of our elite universities can't seem to find the answers. Perhaps they really never learned anything but becuase of their family ties walked right through? Perhaps Americans need to start asking why of our elected representatives. Should you want to forward this to yours please do so. I did to mine. I'm a Catholic and tried the church at multiple levels nationally and locally and received no reply. One wonders? Best wishes as usual. Respond to this comment
» left by Jon Searles(1,267) Jon Searles (1 year 63 days ago.)
There was a time in our early history when a voter could meet with the President in his parlor to discuss ideas and issues as a citizen of these United States. Unfortunately, that time has gone and now we must work even harder to get those in power to hear and respond. I am reading a book by Michael Beschloss called "Presidential Courage". President Bush could leave as a man who addressed the problem of the "illegal worker" instead of the just the legacy of the Iraq War. Great letter. Keep pushing. Respond to this comment
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 63 days ago.)
Thank you for your kind words. It really takes us all to make change. That was seen first hand with the immigration bill. We are not as powerless as we believe. We can change this governemnt. If you want you have my permission to forward this to your representatives. Thank you and best wishes. Respond to this comment
» left by Faye Farinha from WA (1 year 63 days ago.)
A great plan, Robert. In response to Mr. Tanquay's feedback, I do believe that the founding fathers' philosophy referred to those that were at the time living in the US and were here legally.
I also would be willing to sign a petition. Your wisdom is the best on the table thus far! Judi's comment is right on! Respond to this comment
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 63 days ago.)
Thank you for your kindness and comments. I have people in Europe waiting 25 years to come here legally. Americanas are not adverse to a fair just system and that is the key. I sincerely believe this is a start. Mexico and employers are the key. Let them put their money where their mouth is. You have my persmission to send this to your representatives if you feel it will help? Respectfully, and best wishes, Mr. Melaccio. Respond to this comment
» left by Avis Ward(8,622) Avis Ward (1 year 63 days ago.)
Sir Robert, I think you're onto something. A GREAT plan! Do you want me as your campaign manager?!? Another excellent article. Thank you! Happy 4th and Be blessed. Respond to this comment
» left by Ben Jones(4,584) Ben Jones (1 year 63 days ago.)
Robert, it's an interesting proposal, with some good ideas, but I see some major stumbling blocks and obvious problems:
What reason would Mexico have for ratifying such a proposal? It’s not in their interests to do so. They have to put infrastructure and resources in place, train personnel and then everybody that wants to travel to the US for work is going to be fingerprinted and DNA tested like a common criminal? Put the shoe on the other foot and imagine the outcry if every American that wanted to work abroad was required to give DNA and fingerprint samples, record voice samples and allow a recording of their retina pattern, all neatly encoded on an identify card. Sounds very big brother and hypocritical if you want to force restrictions and requirements on people in their own countries that you would never allow on yourself in your country. A little like forcing communism on someone while enjoying democracy yourself.
In addition, you mention all manner of social services such as health, auto insurance, schools and so on that would be funded in America (in part) by Mexico for the use of said workers, but again, what incentive or gain does Mexico see for all this money spent. That warm glow that their citizens abroad have reasonable working and living conditions while now paying taxes to the US on their wages? So far I can only see benefits to the US and no real incentive for Mexico to assist in resolving this ongoing problem.
It could also be argued that Mexico might be happy to see the back of the very criminals you are trying to keep out of the US, that they may prefer the cash money being sent back to Mexico bolstering the economy both through illegal cash work and criminal activity. I’m sure this isn’t their official stance, but you need to look at all the benefits and all the disadvantages to Mexico and find common ground.
The bottom line is, if you want this proposal to succeed then you need to sell both the United States and Mexican governments on it. There has to be significant incentive for Mexico to spend money, time and resources on a problem that is (at least from there perspective) an American one.
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 62 days ago.)
Thanks for your feedback, however, I guess you already know I disagree with your thinking on most of what you said. Yet, you are right about American greed and exploitation that created this problem as well as Mexico's treatment of their own. So if I understand this right, if we solve the American problem by enforcing our law, penalizing these employers who hire these illegal workers, placing them in jail and ending any but legal opportunity then these pole will either have to apply for citizenship like everyone else legally and via the legal process or go home? Quite a concept. That is an even better plan then mine. However, if they go home then it is still Mexico's problem because poor Mexico just doesn't have it together to deal with it. These poor people must be totally inept? Yet, I can't believe that because many of their leaders were educated right here in the good old USA at leading schools. It sounds like a good place to start to put their people to work though? I think Mexico will buy into this because they really have no choice once that fence goes up because the American people are fed up. I really believe my plan or something similar presents the best opportunity for all. As for Big brother, common Ben our personal information and everything else about us is under the watchful eye of the government and resides in a thousand data banks in service and global companies all over the planet and viewed daily by foreign workers and possibly terrorists. In my opinion that ID card you worry about is just around the corner and it will stem from the non resolution of this illegal worker bill. Sorry, these are not immigrants Ben. As for that warm glow have you ever seen some of the living conditions these workers reside in and in regards to the benefits to America one could write a book about that. Sorry Ben that we disagree but I really do appreciate your opinion. Respectfully. Respond to this comment
» left by Ben Jones(4,584) Ben Jones (1 year 61 days ago.)
Hi Robert, I agree, there's nothing wrong with differing opinions, in fact they are a healthy requirement for democracy and social progress, and I certainly respect your opinion on this matter. If we all thought the same way and agreed on everything it would be a boring world indeed.
As I said, I was interested by your article and thought you had some good points, that coupled with the fact that I believe this is an important topic that deserves many different opinions and considered discussion to try and work out the wrinkles is why I put my two cents forward. Regarding the living conditions of some of these illegal workers, I couldn't agree more, they can be appalling and inhumane. My point however, is that if the Mexican government doesn't (seem to) care about these conditions as they are at the moment, what would entice them to pay money to the US to improve these conditions in your proposal.
At any rate, keep up the good work in bringing to light important social problems such as this that need to be addressed and resolved! Respond to this comment
» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr.(4,672) Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 61 days ago.)
Ben you made some real good points and I agree why should Mexico do anything when we are handing it to them. When the President of Mexico addresses OUR Congress and demands we pass this legislation, when illegal workers, whoa re not citizens can vote in our elections, then it is about time we Americans demanded to know why. Just why is there no outcry from the religious who support this when the root causes like in Mexico's exploitation and uncaring posture toward their own people? As I stated these are not unintelligent people. Where is their humanity? As for our Government, it is run by and of big business in my opinion and they will continue to attempt to introduce cheap labor to complete internationally in the Global market. The only way any plan will work is when the American people put candidates in office not by nature of their looks or smiling face and pretty speech but for what they do for America. So your comments are sincerely appreciated. I am not against free markets; I am for America first and non-exploitation. I apologize if I sounded rude in my reply as you can see it is an intense topic in my household where our family has been waiting over 20 years to come here via the legal rout, is dying of Cancer, and will never see these shores. And they talk about humanity! All the best and thanks for your view. Thats what freedom is all about and that is America.
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