Our Governor

So California Governor Schwarzenegger was in San Francisco yesterday and raised eyebrows again saying the current policy on preventing illegal immigrants is too loose and that America should "close the borders."

He said, "It's a federal issue, and the only thing that I can say and add to this is really, close the borders. Close the borders in California and all across Mexico and in the United States. Because I think it is just unfair to have all those people coming across, have the borders open the way it is, and have this kind of lax situation."

Since Schwarzenegger is an immigrant himself, I am surprised by his comments. But I find myself in agreement. Close the borders. Illegal immigration is a big problem in California and along many states bordering Mexico. As a member of society and a tax-payer, I feel that illegal immigrates abuse our community and privileges, but are cannot be held accountable for their actions.

For example, illegal immigrants need to find work to stay in the country (whether they are employed legally or illegally is a moot point right now) and they tend to drive to work. They would be driving on roads and contributing to its wear and tear, but they are not paying for its repairs. Plus if they get into an accident with me and are unable to take responsibility or are not able to be held accountable for the accident, the damage cost is all on me. Now I am not saying this is the case for each illegal immigrant or that people should not be allowed to immigrate into our country.

All I am saying is that if people want to immigrate into the country, they should follow our rules. I am aware that the process takes awhile, but staying in our country is a privilege not a right. So unless there is a better way to crack down on illegal immigrants, then please close the borders.