Conservatives usually pride themselves on using straightforward language and simple logical and moral arguments. But when it comes to illegal immigration, emotion trumps logic and morality. Let’s start with the word “amnesty.” Its definition is “forgiveness” in one form or another. Sounds like a Judeo-Christian virtue at first, doesn’t it? But it has become a club to be wielded against political opponents. First of all, what is the meaning of “amnesty” in the context of illegal immigration? At the leftmost endpoint, the most forgiving is full legalization including an easy path to citizenship. Then there is a spectrum of conditions to earn citizenship all the way rightward to some level of legalization with no possibility of ever attaining full citizenship. From there, it meanders down a road of partial legalization, possibly work permits, or at least some protection from deportation absent some aggravating criminal activity. Finally...(Read Full Article)