The Franklin Times-
The state of Hampton is becoming a topic of controversy here in the Franklin States of America. Just recently, a bill was introduced involving immigration. This bill gives one a feeling of intense familiarity. Perhaps this is because it is very similar to Arizona's bill that is causing so much heated debate in the United States.
Hampton has always had an abundance of immigrants. This is partly because of its southern border with the United States - Many Latinos travel through the U.S. to our borders - and partly because of its rich agricultural economy. Many Latinos come to Hampton in search of jobs, and many places are willing to hire them because they work at extremely cheap rates.
The proposed bill takes steps to try to control the number of illegal immigrants. The bill says that immigrants must constantly carry registration documents so they have proof on hand in case they are questioned by law enforcement officials. If an official has someone stopped to look into another crime, they must ask that person (if the official has reason to suspect they are an illegal immigrant) for his/her registration. And if that person fails to produce sufficient documentation, he/she will be arrested.
The questions that arise in this debate are numerous and both sides have valid points to consider. Is this racial profiling? Does the bill plan to go too far? Is this what is necessary to control immigration? Is immigration really that big of a problem or does it help us more than hurt us? One thing is for sure, there are definitely many things for our brains to mull over.
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The Metamorphic Party feels that this new bill is taking things way too far. We feel that as long as immingrants are registered, there should not be a problem. It is unfair for immingrants to have to carry their proof of registration on them. Our plan to limit illegal immigration is to monitor the borders and require immigrants to register as they come into the Franklin States to reduce illegal immingrants. In reality, if we have more people working, we will benefit from it. We believe that the issue is growing to be bigger than it should. We are all people and we all deserve equal opprotunities. Forget the rest, get with the best. We are the change!
The Wise Ole Party does not support this bill. If citizens from other countries wish to come to the Franklin States of America to work and live here, then there should be no problem. We do consider this to be racial profiling because law enforcement officials could easily abuse this new legislation. In the Wise Ole Party Platform (which can be read on our website wiseoleparty.webstarts.com) we want to make it easier for immigrants to become a citizen of this country so they are able to work and study here in the Franklin States of America with some limits concerning the illegal immigrants. Believe in trust, believe in us!
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