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Arts & Living By Domenico Maceri
Should you be able to drive legally in the US if you are living and working illegally? Some American police officers think so. Several police chiefs in Georgia, including the chief of Atlanta, support a bill introduced in the state legislature that would allow undocumented workers to obtain driver licenses. Why would those who are paid to enforce laws be pushing for rewarding lawbreakers with legal benefits?
![]() California, vetoed Cedillo's bill because of security concerns. He felt that potential terrorists might abuse the system and obtain licenses and pose threats to our nation. Davis' veto was hailed by opponents of immigration who believe that giving undocumented workers the right to drive is a step toward legitimization of illegal activities and will only encourage more of the same. Lawbreakers should not be rewarded. Having come to the US illegally, undocumented workers should not be rewarded with a legal driver's license. ![]() general. In this respect the Mexican government has made its citizens in the US more legitimate whether they have legal rights to stay in the US or not. Mexican consular offices in the US have been issuing a matrÃcula consular to their citizens living in our country. The I.D. cards identify the bearers and are accepted by American banks, hospitals, and even police departments. The value of these cards goes beyond the practical aspects of everyday life since it identifies people and gives them some dignity.Not too many people speak up for undocumented workers. Undocumented workers don't have the resources to hire lobbyists and influence elected officials. They don't make significant financial contributions to candidates for political offices and expect to be repaid after the elections.They just want a job to support families in the US or in many cases to send money back home. Maybe it's time we recognize that just like companies can sell their products across borders through legal means, workers should also be allowed to sell their services legally without being labeled criminals. Allowing them to drive legally in the US benefits not just them but the rest of society as well. Utah, North Carolina, and Tennessee have figured it out. Other states should follow their example. ![]() Julián Castro's Monolingualism: a ... Biden's Immigration Plan: Between Trump and ... Legal and Illegal Immigration: A Winning ... World Cup: Beyond the Soccer Field John Kelly's Fails English and History
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