Roger Nelson posted the URL for the following article in the General
Discussion echo, but asked that no one comment on it there. After reading
the article, I felt led to comment, so I have posted the full article here
in my own echo.

While I know absolutely nothing about the US Representative from Missouri
who wrote this article, I must say that, after reading it, I fully agree
with her point of view. If other states would adopt these very same
measures, and if unscrupulous employers would stop hiring illegals, because they can pay them less, and make more of a profit, it would definitely make
a big change in the US work force, and save each state piles of money at the same time.

I am all for Christian compassion, mercy and understanding, but these must
be bestowed upon those who are truly sorry for their deeds. Isn't this the
way that God operates as well? Does He continually reward and bless the unrepentant sinner and continual lawbreaker who knows that he is breaking
the law, and who has no intention of every changing? Definitely not. As
Jesus said, "Go, and sin no more".


Missouri Ahead of the Game in Dealing with Illegal Immigrants

The Ozarks Sentinel

May 13, 2010


Editor's Note: The following appeared in our May 13 issue and is written by State Representative Nita Jane Ayres.

Nita Jane Ayres has agreed to write a follow-up editorial which will appear
in our print edition on June 24. The follow-up will take a close look at the state's legislation and how it deals with illegal immigrants.

We're down to one week to go in the legislative session and bills are moving through the process at a remarkable pace. My goal is to keep you updated on
all the pieces of legislation that may be of interest to you and your
family. In the coming weeks, I hope to do that. However, this week I want to talk about an issue that Missouri has already addressed in a variety of ways
- the issue of illegal immigration. I'm sure you've seen the headlines about Arizona's new law aimed at dealing with those who enter our country
illegally. It has been called the strictest immigration law in generations. While Missouri hasn't gone to the same lengths as Arizona, our state has
made significant policy changes that effectively deal with illegal
immigrants who enter our state. Because of those changes, Missouri is ahead
of the game when compared to many other states that are now dealing with
this issue.

In 2007, the Missouri General Assembly approved HJR 7 to place on the ballot
a proposed constitutional amendment designating English as the official language of Missouri. Voters then went to the polls and approved the measure with nearly 90 percent voting in favor. With that, English became the
official language for all governmental proceedings in Missouri. It also
means no individual has the right to demand government services in a
language other than English. A common language is the cornerstone of a
cohesive and united state and country. Ensuring that English is our official language is simply common sense.

Another measure that directly addresses the issue of illegal immigration was passed in 2008. HB 1549 requires our Highway Patrol and other law
enforcement officials to verify the immigration status of any person
arrested, and inform federal authorities if the person is found to be here illegally. It also allows Missouri law enforcement officers to receive
training to enforce federal immigration laws. Furthermore, the bill makes it clear that illegal immigrants will not have access to taxpayer benefits such
as food stamps and health care through MO HealthNet. With the passage of
this legislation, Missouri sent a clear message that illegal immigrants are
not welcome in our state, and that they are certainly not welcome to receive public benefits at the cost of Missouri taxpayers.

2009 saw another significant piece of legislation passed dealing with
illegal immigration. HB 390 ensures Missouri's public institutions of higher education do not award financial aid to individuals who are here illegally.
The law also requires all postsecondary institutions of higher education to annually certify to the Missouri Department of Higher Education that they
have not knowingly awarded financial aid to students who are unlawfully
present in the United States. The bill represents another common sense
approach to the issue as it ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to
subsidize the education of someone who is in our country illegally.

So while Arizona has made national news for its new law, it's important to remember Missouri has been proactive in addressing this growing problem. The laws we have on the books help ensure the rights and benefits of Missourians are preserved for actual Missouri citizens. It's also important to remember that this country has always opened its arms to immigrants, which is why our nation is often referred to as the great melting pot. Immigrants from all
parts of the world have helped make our country what it is today. However,
our doors are not open to those who try to live in our country illegally. I believe Missouri's laws make that very clear and give our law enforcement officials the authority they need to deal with the problem.



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