So Why Can't The Senate Do It?

Captain's Quarters: So Why Can't The Senate Do It?

"House Democrats say they may break the immigration issue up into a series
of smaller bills that would put off the tougher parts and allow others to pass,
such as border security, and high-tech and agriculture worker programs that have
clear support.
That could buy Democrats more time to work out the tougher
aspects of immigration, such as what to do about the estimated 12 million to 20
million illegal aliens now here, but it would go against the Senate's massive
catchall approach and contradicts President Bush's call for a broad bill to
pass. ..."

While I understand the desire to have one bill that will address all of the immigration problems that need to be dealt with, I don't know if that can be done. I think there is some logic in working out what can get through congress in smaller bills, and working towards the harder issues for compromise. I think that if security issues, which everyone agrees on, are dealt with first, it will make the other issues easier. I think the main thing that is hold back those on the right is that they don't believe that the security issues will ever be dealt with. If those fears are addressed, and congress can take action that will earn the trust of the American people on this issue than I think both sides will be more willing to sit down at the table and talk about the problem of what to do with the people who are here.