"Require" illegal aliens to be amnestied (rather than "offer" them amnesty)

Summary (posts follow):

In February 2008, two Democratic Party-linked groups created a subtle talking point that politicians such as Barack Obama and other groups have used since then. In brief, they called to replace "offering illegal aliens a path to citizenship" (or a euphemized version thereof) with "requiring illegal aliens to get on a path to citizenship". They proposed this in the hopes that their tough talk would fool opponents.

To illustrate the change, here's a poll question from June, 2007:

One proposal would allow undocumented immigrants who have been living and working in the United States for a number of years, and who do not have a criminal record, to start on a path to citizenship...

Compare this April 2008 Obama editorial:

Second, we must require the 12 million undocumented immigrants who are already here, including more than 300,000 in North Carolina, to step out of the shadows and onto a path that includes the ability to earn citizenship...

Last modified Jun 4, 2009

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Schumer, Senate Democrats discuss their immigration plans, including a national ID card - 6/25/2009

... simple." See secure the border and amnesty require. And, if he wants to immediately deport those who won't take part in the program, why can't he do that now? Regarding the last sentence, that's just posturing. However, if you get a chance, it would be a good thing to bring up when discussing this issue with him or other leaders.

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Possible Democratic Party immigration "reform" charade: "offer legalization" to become "require" - 2/29/2008

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