It is interesting to hear the views of those from states other than Iowa when it comes to the voting that will take place in Iowa on January 3.  While in Arizona we had the opportunity to visit with a business owner that has a construction crew working hard, long hours building fences for homes.  His view on the immigration situation differs from those that we hear most often. 

He says that finding American workers that are willing to actually work is difficult in his profession.  That the immigrant workers that come into the states are not only willing to work, they want to work to make the money necessary to keep their families in a decent economic situation and that they now only work hard, they show up, which he says is not the case with the American workers.  The American workers want to have "cushy jobs that don’t make them sweat, don’t require them to put in a hard full day and get higher than average pay for less work."

Now, since I have not experienced this myself I asked another guy that has a similar occupation, he agreed 100%.  It seems that the American worker would rather take an entitlement than work.  At least in this type of business.  Both men said that without the immigrant worker their business would fail.  They agree that there is a problem but the solutions don’t seem to be easy to come by.  It was the opinion of both of these men that the reason the political candidates stay away from talking about it much is that there isn’t a good solution.

Another business person said that if welfare was removed, ALL welfare for able workers, then those that are "too darn lazy to work would have to work if they wanted to eat."  Well, that may well be true.  Our welfare system has become a lifestyle for many, too many.

The fact that the immigration situation is there can not be disavowed.  It is a problem when illegals come onto your property, take your things, break into your home or business, or any other situation that may arise from people desperate to leave the poverty they exist in in their home country.  I do agree that if someone is illegally on your land or in your house or in your business you have the right to protect yourself and your property.  Does that mean I believe they should be shot?  Not necessarily, but if they are a threat to your life and property, then you have the legal right to do what is necessary to protect yourself.  Shot them?  If necessary, just like you would someone that is breaking into your home in Iowa, or anyplace else!

What is the solution to this problem?  I’m not sure, but it seems that not too many years ago the Irish were banned from certain areas of cities, the immigration situation was touted then as a major problem and yet, here and now, the Irish are no longer looked upon as bad.  Same thing with most other nationalities that have come into our country….the current influx of immigrants will probably be welcomed in a few years for what they contribute to contribute to society.  Interesting thoughts that will probably come true.  Let’s hope so.