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With the recent immigration controversy in Arizona, it seems the democrats are being forced to deal with immigration reform in Washington D.C. This past week Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the Democratic majority leader, announced the Senate would take up an immigration bill. Although some Republicans like Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina stated the other day that he would not support acting on immigration this year. The democrats may have to move forward without bipartisan support. This is a very emotionally explosive issue, which could be bad for both parties during this mid-term election season.

Both parties agree on one thing; there is a need for better border security. There are many other issues to consider that the parties do not agree on, for instance, how to deal with the illegal immigrants already in the United States. Some feel they should be given a chance to become legal. Employers, who rely on the cheap labor and those working-class voters who see undocumented workers as threats to their jobs and wage levels, believe it is time to change immigration. There have been bipartisan talks for months, hashing out immigration issues that both parties could agree on. Surprisingly, there is well established framework for what is proposed.

· Establish "zero tolerance" for illegal border crossers by adding enforcement personnel, technology and tracking systems for departing foreigners.

· Over six years, issue new biometric Social Security cards linked to fingerprints and machine scanners to all U.S. workers and employers to verify work eligibility.

· Ease immigration for highly skilled foreign students in the sciences, and create a new temporary worker visa for low-skilled non-agricultural workers.

· Add protections for U.S. workers and wages, and grant redress to any American worker displaced by a temporary worker.

· Clear immigration backlog of close relatives waiting to be reunited with legal permanent U.S. residents within eight years.

· Register, fingerprint and screen 10.8 million illegal immigrants. After eight years, non-criminals who learn English and civics and pay taxes and fees may apply for permanent residency.

· Begin issuing biometric Social Security cards within 18 months linked to fingerprints or other biometric identifier.

· Deploy a scanner system nationwide over six years that will require all employers to verify workers' eligibility using the cards.

Along with beefing up Border Patrol, customs, immigration enforcement and judicial personnel, there would be and expand use of sensors, military equipment, transport and tracking systems. As much as they have achieved in their bipartisan talks, Republicans want to focus on the energy and climate change legislation before moving onto immigration. That move may not leave enough time this year for reform.

well i am still here and things have changed new home
and it's my own
dad is in town this week and things went well
work is overwhelming but rewarding.......

AHHHHHHHHHH!!! time warp i am back living in my own place and time
after an abusive relationship....
NO not colleen but the other.

Most texts i've read encourage me to wait for my path to guide my way.
Take the daily turns and twists and when things happen they are meant to.
Why do i hastely act and want to make things move faster and in doing so mess with the wheels of fate. Uncertainenty is not my friend i am a steady eddy i like things to run smoothly.
I guess thats life in a nutshell.

I wonder if i think of my family enough. Why have i choosen to live 2500 miles away. their comforting presence would be appriciated.

how can some people have no disreguard for others' feelings?
karma is to big in my life i cna't even kill a bug......unless it gets too close.

I sign the papers and 2 days and it will be official. Strange how things between me and her seem to be going to a new level. I think we are finding a new respect for one another. I wonder where it will lead. I know that i will have to stay ahead of it to protect myself from to much hurt but i want to enjoy every last minute i have with her. I will love her forever.

I decided not to get that condo i have been looking seriously at. It only felt 75% right and well i want to feel at leat 90% right about it plus i can stay here with colleen and save up some money. I have 6 months so i will keep my eyes open and see what comes about.

I am on a search. I am looking for a new friend someone to experience lifes adventures with. I know i have to start dettaching from colleen because i don't want to hit the brick wall too hard when she says good bye for good. So i need to remmeber how to be my self and not "us". I also don't want a pity friend but someone who's company i really enjoy and visa versa.

I attend my first boy scout meeting on tuesday and i am really looking forward to it. I miss the youth and camping adventures and i know i will be a great leader for the boys. I hope my canine will enjoy it as well.

My old roomate and long time friend PHISH moved out. He is now living on his own i will miss our time but there will still be lots of time. I wish you well and lots of good luck!
I love ya man

ciao

The big D looms. It's weird how to people could think nothing would change after you say I do. But it does. I don't know why or how but it does. I am now looking to move on. I see myself bored with the moment and can't wait for the change to end. I am sorta in limbo. My roommate is moving out then my soon to be ex will be my new official roomate. Interesting. Well i hope to find my own place to dwell.... alone my thoughts my wants my interest mmmmeeeeeeeee!!!!

I went and seen mars wednesday in SUltan. It was great glad i didn't miss it. Looking forward to joining the astronomical society here in everett, get a telescope go camping, etc.

Looking forward to a long weekend whenever that will be. Go camping hiking swimming star gazin.

time goes on and tempers flare... I'm glad my soon to be ex wife returned yet agin to florida and unfortunately return soon. I was hoping maybe to just ignore it and it'll go away but life doesn't play fair damn. Oh well we both may come out of this with a hint of liking for one another.


My wife says she didn't give up but that i agrree to the divorce. What am i going to say NO DIVORCE like that would work. She's trying to lead me on and i don't like it. We're past the point of no return, it wouldn't feel right to get back together. I can't be with someone who always sees the bad i do and not the good. Oh well

It makes me feel good when someone says something nice to let me know they're still thinking aobut me either intentionally or sub-consciencly, further analize the situation, it could be a ploy to make me think that so i would pay more attention. In any case i feel good.


I need nature i want to go camping so bad i acan taste it, will i ? Yes yes yes

Cowen my tr usty canine companion really want to go play so we shall