After Virginia Beach was accused by Bill O'Reilly of being a sanctuary for illegal immigrants, Virginia Beach police toughed up their policy on illegal immigrants. Now, City Council is stepping up and considering a policy that requires the city's contractors and vendors to prove all of their workers are in the United States legally.
I support this idea, because there needs to be a concerted effort among federal, state and local governments to be effective. Passing the buck is not leadership. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. If you or I evade paying income taxes, we pay severe penalties. You shouldn't be able to live and work in the United States while evading taxes and living in secrecy. I'll vote for that.
