Uncle Sam's Unsolved Problem

Editorial, The New York Times | September 19, 2008

Immigration remains an open problem in the US and is now on the campaign agendas. ++ Obama still supports the three pillars of extensive reform: tougher enforcement, expanded legal immigration and a path to citizenship to illegal immigrants who are already in the US. ++ McCain, on the other hand, is leading a party whose members mainly oppose the path to citizenship and give priority to border security. ++ People in the US as well as in neighboring countries deserve honest and thoughtful answers.