Rich Conway
Footballguy
No, according to me, you're unwilling to compromise because you haven't offered anything that "my side" wants and doesn't already have.This is not true. According to you (and now the Commish) unless I am willing to shut down all future illegal immigration, I am unwilling to compromise.I think we've proven, in several threads now, that timschochet has no interest in compromise on this issue.
Edit: In his defense, as he points out, this is all theoretical, since none of us are elected officials deciding these matters.
Sure, I could agree that from this point forward, we'll deport anybody who comes here illegally. But the reality is we can't, because they'll continue to sneak in. And in 20 or 30 years we will have several million again so we'll have to do the same thing. That's the reality.
I suggested removal of birthright citizenship, you refuse. I suggested a drop-dead date for the amnesty, after which time, deportations would be automatic (in other words, just an enforcement of existing laws), you refused. I suggested a massive crackdown on businesses who hire illegals, you refused.
Tell me what you would offer that creates a compromise? To date, you've demanded a bunch of things in this faux deal, but have offered nothing.