Random Thoughts From Marybeth

President Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration Reform

You can read the full text of the speech here. (There's also a video link if you want to watch it.)

When I watched the speech, my first reaction was that it was better than I had feared it would be but worse than I had hoped.

I have questions regarding the temporary worker plan. How do you make sure that people leave when their stay is over? What would businesses need to have to do to verify that the "tamper-proof biometric card" is authentic?

As for the illegal immigrants who are already here, what really is the difference "between an illegal immigrant who crossed the border recently, and someone who has worked here for many years"? Other than better timing....

Until the Congress and Senate have their say this isn't a plan, only intentions (just one step up from wishful thinking). None of it really counts until some action is taken.