Our Position on Immigration

The position of the Bibb County Libertarian Party on immigration

Despite what some have said, we Libertarians are not people without compassion. We understand the frustration of those who think that our nation is overran with immigrants, and that our American culture is being lost. We understand those who are tired of paying for welfare for immigrants, because we are tired of paying for welfare period.

That being said, we believe the current immigration policy is flawed. Because it gives the government too much power over its citizens, and it fails to dissuade persons from coming to this country for government welfare. We do not believe that the federal government that has been shown to be ineffective in virtually any endeavor, is capable of keeping out the "bad" immigrants.

We believe that the immigration policy of the United States should be changed in three steps. The first step being that any peaceful person from another country wishing to enter this country be allowed to do so. America has always been seen as a land of opportunity.Why shouldn't a Mexican, German, or anyone else who wishes to come here and earn their way be allowed to do so?

The second step would be to end all welfare. Not just for immigrants, but for everyone. This step would have two benefits. 1. It would dissuade those whose only desire is to come to America for a "free lunch." 2. It would allow citizens who wish to help an immigrant or American the resources to do so without government coercion.

The third step would be to cease government funding of multicultural projects. We as Libertarians have no problem with others bringing their cultures to America. However we do not believe that it is the government's place to fund things like multilingual teachers, signs in more than one language, and other things which seem to be eroding the American culture. We believe that if government would cease trying to make America like other cultures, immigrants would have more motivation to learn and understand American culture.

If these three steps are taken, we realize that the population might increase drastically. As a fourth step, we believe that the government could sell many of its land holdings in flat, open, unpopulated areas to individuals. Then there would be space for the new immigrants without overpopulating current cities and towns.

As is the case with most issues, we believe government is a hindrance, and not a solution, to the immigration issue. We believe that allowing peaceful people to enter the country and ceasing government welfare would be far more effective than boarder patrols, and wasting of taxpayer money on welfare and fences that have characterized the government's answer to immigration.



	back The position of the Bibb County Libertarian Party on immigration By: Dave Whitaker Despite what some have said, we Libertarians are not people without compassion. We understand the frustration of those who think that our nation is overran with immigrants, and that our American culture is being lost. We understand those who are tired of paying for welfare for immigrants, because we are tired of paying for welfare period. That being said, we believe the current immigration policy is flawed. Because it gives the government too much power over its citizens, and it fails to dissuade persons from coming to this country for government welfare. We do not believe that the federal government that has been shown to be ineffective in virtually any endeavor, is capable of keeping out the "bad" immigrants. We believe that the immigration policy of the United States should be changed in three steps. The first step being that any peaceful person from another country wishing to enter this country be allowed to do so. America has always been seen as a land of opportunity.Why shouldn't a Mexican, German, or anyone else who wishes to come here and earn their way be allowed to do so? The second step would be to end all welfare. Not just for immigrants, but for everyone. This step would have two benefits. 1. It would dissuade those whose only desire is to come to America for a "free lunch." 2. It would allow citizens who wish to help an immigrant or American the resources to do so without government coercion. The third step would be to cease government funding of multicultural projects. We as Libertarians have no problem with others bringing their cultures to America. However we do not believe that it is the government's place to fund things like multilingual teachers, signs in more than one language, and other things which seem to be eroding the American culture. We believe that if government would cease trying to make America like other cultures, immigrants would have more motivation to learn and understand American culture. If these three steps are taken, we realize that the population might increase drastically. As a fourth step, we believe that the government could sell many of its land holdings in flat, open, unpopulated areas to individuals. Then there would be space for the new immigrants without overpopulating current cities and towns. As is the case with most issues, we believe government is a hindrance, and not a solution, to the immigration issue. We believe that allowing peaceful people to enter the country and ceasing government welfare would be far more effective than boarder patrols, and wasting of taxpayer money on welfare and fences that have characterized the government's answer to immigration.