Earn Our Trust

Good editorial from the Tribune on enforcing current immigration law as a means to earn the public trust, and a stepping stone for reform down the road.

UPDATE: From Rasmussen Reports, a pollster, via RCP:

Once the government actually enforces the border, then the debate can begin on all other aspects of immigration reform. Then, the same politicians who were stunned by their misreading of the public on this bill will probably be stunned to learn something else—most Americans actually do favor a welcoming and open immigration policy.

The United States is a nation of immigrants. It is also a nation of laws. Voters want to honor both aspects of the national heritage. And, like good parents trying to instill values in their children, voters want their elected representatives to do the same.