Defund the Cartels: A Smarter Plan for the Border
"... Let’s create a 10-year low-skill work visa. It would cost $10,000—money that currently goes to cartels. Workers would be permitted to come and go, visit family, and live with dignity. Employment would be mandatory; workers could not remain unemployed longer than three months. Applicants must have no criminal history. This visa would never lead to citizenship, even through marriage. ...
The best case would be a green card, but not a vote. Workers would pay taxes and contribute $10 per paycheck to Social Security, which they would never draw from. After 10 years, the visa could be renewed once—or the worker could return home.
We would prioritize Mexico, and then Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras—because a strong neighbor is national security. If your neighbor’s house is burning down, your own home is at risk. A strong, thriving Mexico makes for a ...
safer America. A healthy economy and stable society in the countries closest to us reduces pressure on our border and increases mutual prosperity. ...