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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs this how we define secure?
Aww, look at that. See how pensive and deep and somber Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is in the video? He gets that way around graves of undocumented immigrants marked with bouquets of pretty flowers. What a guy. He sure cares. So-o-o much. So very much.
Why, he feels so sad and compassionate that hes blocking immigration reform! As Think Progress notes, that would be the same reform that would effectively prevent more senseless border deaths from occurring. Migrants often have to rely on smugglers who leave them to die in the desert.[/div
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2013/05/14/video-gop-sen-john-cornyns-idea-of-immigration-reform-disney-world-and-exploitation-of-immigrant-deaths/
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http://thinkprogress.org/immigration/2013/05/14/2004931/gop-senator-exploits-immigrant-deaths-to-oppose-immigration-reform/
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http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2013/05/14/video-gop-sen-john-cornyns-idea-of-immigration-reform-disney-world-and-exploitation-of-immigrant-deaths/
Why, he feels so sad and compassionate that hes blocking immigration reform! As Think Progress notes, that would be the same reform that would effectively prevent more senseless border deaths from occurring. Migrants often have to rely on smugglers who leave them to die in the desert.[/div
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2013/05/14/video-gop-sen-john-cornyns-idea-of-immigration-reform-disney-world-and-exploitation-of-immigrant-deaths/
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Cornyn has offered several amendments that would likely undermine the bills passage, including an amendment that would militarize the southern border. Immigration reform is designed to provide a safer and lawful border entry for seasonal workers and families, which would be a better alternative than the status quo of allowing migrants to die during border crossings.
http://thinkprogress.org/immigration/2013/05/14/2004931/gop-senator-exploits-immigrant-deaths-to-oppose-immigration-reform/
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If you think that video is bad, wait until you hear this, as reported by Think Progress. Cornyn actually compared U.S. border security to wait for it Disney World:
CORNYN: My conversations with Senator Rubio, he happened to share with me that Disney World uses a biometric system to ensure people do not commit ticket fraud. If they are that easy, affordable and good enough for the Magic Kingdom, they ought to be good enough for the United States. Senator Sessions amendment would guarantee they would not be eligible for lawful citizenship until there is a biometric entry/exit system.
SNIP:
Senators immediately pushed back on Cornyns argument. It is true that Disney World used a fingerprint, and then when Disney Land went ahead to use their system they used a picture because it was better, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) said. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) added that Disney has two ports of entry. We have 329 ports of entry in the United States, which include land, sea and air. If we are talking about being able to read cards at all ports of entry for those leaving the U.S, it is more daunting than it is at Disney World or Disney Land.
Schumer also pointed out that Atlanta and Detroit attempted to implement a biometric system like Republicans requested. More people got through, he said. Responding to concerns that an individual can change what he or she looks like to escape the system, Schumer said, you can change the way your face looks but a visa has to be the same. You cannot tamper with it.
Sessions amendment was defeated by a 12-6 vote.
CORNYN: My conversations with Senator Rubio, he happened to share with me that Disney World uses a biometric system to ensure people do not commit ticket fraud. If they are that easy, affordable and good enough for the Magic Kingdom, they ought to be good enough for the United States. Senator Sessions amendment would guarantee they would not be eligible for lawful citizenship until there is a biometric entry/exit system.
SNIP:
Senators immediately pushed back on Cornyns argument. It is true that Disney World used a fingerprint, and then when Disney Land went ahead to use their system they used a picture because it was better, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) said. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) added that Disney has two ports of entry. We have 329 ports of entry in the United States, which include land, sea and air. If we are talking about being able to read cards at all ports of entry for those leaving the U.S, it is more daunting than it is at Disney World or Disney Land.
Schumer also pointed out that Atlanta and Detroit attempted to implement a biometric system like Republicans requested. More people got through, he said. Responding to concerns that an individual can change what he or she looks like to escape the system, Schumer said, you can change the way your face looks but a visa has to be the same. You cannot tamper with it.
Sessions amendment was defeated by a 12-6 vote.
http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2013/05/14/video-gop-sen-john-cornyns-idea-of-immigration-reform-disney-world-and-exploitation-of-immigrant-deaths/
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Is this how we define secure? (Original Post)
sheshe2
May 2013
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Skittles
(153,174 posts)1. Cornyn is an opportunistic piece of SHIT
he cares for no one but his fellow money-grubbing repuke friends
sheshe2
(83,850 posts)2. Correct, Skittles! nt