In order to gain a political edge against the Democrats, the Congressional Republican leaders have decided to abandon an overhaul of immigration laws to rather concentrate on national security issues that they believe will play better in their favor this November.  Key lawmakers who set the Congressional agenda say they now believe it would be too politically risky to try to advance an immigration measure.  President Bush had made comprehensive changes in immigration laws a priority in some of his addresses to the nation, but House Republicans have been determined not to move ahead with any legislation.

This is just a prime example with what is wrong with our law-making process in the country.  People in Congress, mainly Republicans this time, would rather ignore a very important issue, the issue of immigration, just so they can gain a political edge against a strong opposition party.

Something must be done to better protect our borders and do something about the illegals in this country.  The main issue I raise from this is if an illegal immigrant from Mexico can get into this country undetected, what is stopping a terrorist or a group of terrorist from doing the same.  We must secure our borders in order to be a safe and secure nation.  No one likes living in fear especially while being in their home country.  This is the reason why immigration shouldn't be pushed aside just to gain ground on the Democratic party.