I recently read an article on how Gov. Spitzer wants to give illegal immigrants the opportunity to obtain their drivers licences. All the need for the application is a passport as their form of identification. They dont even need a valid yearlong visa or other evidence of legal immigration. Some reasons why Spitzer wants to give them licenses include what he feels is "one step closer to eliminating exploitation". This means that it will be easier for immigrants who want to work in this country to get around, probably meaning from work to home and back. He also feels that it will improve traffic safety and lower insurance costs for all New Yorkers by ensuring that more immigrants have valid licenses and auto insurance. Republicans in the Democratic-controlled State Assembly feel that it is unlawful. “Handing licenses out like lollipops to illegal immigrants is an affront to those who are in our country legally and puts our communities at risk".
I can understand some points Spitzer is making such as it benifiting the government because of the money we'd be getting from the taxes and insurance that the new drivers would be paying.
I feel that its not a good idea to give illigal immigrants licences for several reason. One being that it completely reverses the law that Gov. Pataki made four years ago that made it impossible for illegal immigrants to get their drivers license. I also feel that it would put Americans in danger because whose to say that one of these illegal immigrants isnt planning to use their license in some shape or form for a terrorist attack. Not saying that they cant do that anyway because they get licenses other ways, such as using another persons identity or going to another state where it is legal to get their license.
I hope the republicans bill that will hopefully be passed next month will put a stop to Spitzers ignorance.
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