The 2008 presidential field at-a-glance

[LeslieAGD]

I think Obama shot himself in the foot by saying at the CNN debate that he believes driver's licenses should be issued to undocumented immigrants. Although he was likely trying to appeal to Latino primary voters, I don't think he's going to win much favor with that kind of policy.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by LeslieAGD

I think Obama shot himself in the foot by saying at the CNN debate that he believes driver's licenses should be issued to undocumented immigrants. Although he was likely trying to appeal to Latino primary voters, I don't think he's going to win much favor with that kind of policy.

I don't know, I think I agree with him.
As of now they're driving without a license or insurance. They haven't been tested.
Let them get licensed, which requires proof of insurance, and you reduce the likelihood that the next guy who smashes into your car is uninsured. There are many people here who, other than being here, don't have a wish to break laws and would rather have a license and insurance.

It doesn't solve the immigration issue, but it's not meant to. It's designed to address a concrete problem now while working on an immigration solution.

[Sadfly]

Well, I've already voted because I can't get to the poll before they close on Tuesday. I know that the rest of my family are staunch Republications but that's their decision. I don't tell them who I vote for, no matter the election, because it's always the opposite of who they voted for. They start talking politics and I leave the room.

Significant Other voted for McCain..not because he's the best choice, SO is afraid of Huckabee. So am I.

Interesting that the only signs I've seen in the neighborhood are 1 each for Ron Paul, Romney and Huckabee.

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I don't know, I think I agree with him.
As of now they're driving without a license or insurance. They haven't been tested.
Let them get licensed, which requires proof of insurance, and you reduce the likelihood that the next guy who smashes into your car is uninsured. There are many people here who, other than being here, don't have a wish to break laws and would rather have a license and insurance.

It doesn't solve the immigration issue, but it's not meant to. It's designed to address a concrete problem now while working on an immigration solution.

Part of me agrees while part of me disagrees.
Remember-a drivers' license is not a right, it is a privilege.
Also, licenses were a part of "security" even before 9/11.
And one hears of too many people driving "naked" without insurance or just under-insured; either against the law or because it is not mandatory in a given state.
And would all "undocumented immigrants" really want to spend any time with an officer of the law?

[scbelle]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I don't know, I think I agree with him.
As of now they're driving without a license or insurance. They haven't been tested.
Let them get licensed, which requires proof of insurance, and you reduce the likelihood that the next guy who smashes into your car is uninsured. There are many people here who, other than being here, don't have a wish to break laws and would rather have a license and insurance.

It doesn't solve the immigration issue, but it's not meant to. It's designed to address a concrete problem now while working on an immigration solution.

Precisely. Which is why he also said almost in the same breath that if we're able to pass comprehensive immigration reform, the driver's license issue will be a moot point.

I happen to agree with him as well. It is a public safety issue. It's not an ideal solution, but there aren't many of those in politics.