Quote:Sorry, JIB, that's a pretty terrible standard.

 

I raised the point about Khan to illustrate the problems inherent in deportation for silly reasons.  Imagine the U.S. missing out on Khan because of an overzealous policeman or judge.

 

Now, imagine the U.S. missing out on the NEXT Shahid Khan, or Nikola Tesla, or Andrew Carnegie.  Resident aliens should not have to live with a sword over their heads.  They are productive citizens who deserve equal protection under the law.

 

BTW, did you know naturalized citizens can have their citizenship revoked?  That punishment is reserved for some pretty extreme circumstances, though.

 

I think the standard for deportation of legal residents should begin at the felony level, at the very least.

 

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.  I would rather err on the side of caution, especially in today's world.  By the way, did you know that driving while intoxicated is not a felony?

 

Nobody is saying that resident aliens are going to be deported for a traffic ticket.  However, the option should be there in the interest of national security.

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