Name:   MrHodja - Subject:   We need to get clear about what we mean... Date:   4/17/2016 7:24:16 PM (updated 4/17/2016 7:26:28 PM)

I believe when people talk about "immigration" they are referring to people who are here without authorization to be here, such as the instance of someone staying beyond the date authorized by their visa or work permit.  But the elephant in the room is the thousands who simply walk or ride across the border with no authorization whatsoever.

As to those who are here without authorization, I believe giving them a path to citizenship will create a massive bureaucratic mess and encourage even more to come across the border without authorization. Frankly, as we govern who is allowed in our country we need to profile, especially when it comes to potential terrorists.  Other than the occasional lunatic that goes off the deep end and shoots up a school or theater, the threat is middle easterners and Muslims.  Do I advocate barring ALL middle easterners and Muslims, of course not.  Do I advocate giving them a much closer examination before allowing them in, you bet I do.

And please note that not once (well, until now) did I use the term "illegal", although I would be willing to bet there are laws on the books that these people are violating.

Now for a curve ball.  What is the status of the Smith Marina? Is it open?  If so is it a departure from the usual Marina modus operandi, or same old same old?