06-10-2009, 01:01 PM
Dear Friends & Fellow Lovers of Liberty,
A friend recently forwarded an email to me which solicited support for Initiative 1043, dealing with illegal immigration. I don't want to sound like I am in any way opposing the intent of I-1043 and it's attempt to stem the tide of illegal immigration, but I would like to share some concerns that were brought to my attention by one of my fellow Constitution Party leaders.
At first I was quite in favor of the initiative from the stand point that I am in favor of pretty much anything that will protect us from the adverse effects of the illegal immigration invasion. Earlier this year I even suggested to the Constitution Party's state leadership the possibility of endorsing the initiative at an upcoming state committee meeting. However, Sandra Hodges, chairman of our party's Grant County affiliate, astutely pointed out some things that changed my mind.
Sandra pointed out that the initiative "passes the burden of securing the border to the employer" by requiring them to participate in E-Verify which is "the first step in implementing a national ID." She further asked "Will every American need to be E-Verified? Does this equal security, or just a license to work?"
Following is my summary analysis of I-1043 highlighting what I believe to be points of concern for liberty minded Constitutionalists. I have also included below, the full text of I-1043 with pertinent portions highlighted in red.
To read Mr. Peck's Summary Anaylsis of Initiative 1043 please open the attachment.
A friend recently forwarded an email to me which solicited support for Initiative 1043, dealing with illegal immigration. I don't want to sound like I am in any way opposing the intent of I-1043 and it's attempt to stem the tide of illegal immigration, but I would like to share some concerns that were brought to my attention by one of my fellow Constitution Party leaders.
At first I was quite in favor of the initiative from the stand point that I am in favor of pretty much anything that will protect us from the adverse effects of the illegal immigration invasion. Earlier this year I even suggested to the Constitution Party's state leadership the possibility of endorsing the initiative at an upcoming state committee meeting. However, Sandra Hodges, chairman of our party's Grant County affiliate, astutely pointed out some things that changed my mind.
Sandra pointed out that the initiative "passes the burden of securing the border to the employer" by requiring them to participate in E-Verify which is "the first step in implementing a national ID." She further asked "Will every American need to be E-Verified? Does this equal security, or just a license to work?"
Following is my summary analysis of I-1043 highlighting what I believe to be points of concern for liberty minded Constitutionalists. I have also included below, the full text of I-1043 with pertinent portions highlighted in red.
To read Mr. Peck's Summary Anaylsis of Initiative 1043 please open the attachment.