Crackdown on Illegal Aliens

A standard has been established on how a democratic, free market nation should deal with foreign nationals that reside illegally inside its borders. The specific law that was passed yesterday has the following provisions:

- Illegal aliens who turn themselves in shall avoid detention, but shall be deported immediately.

- Illegal aliens apprehended shall face a potential fine in excess of $25,000.

The Japanese Diet enacted the law yesterday to address a rise in the number of crimes involving foreigners in Japan.

Of note is that the program to control illegal aliens in the United States is different. They are not systematically apprehended and deported, nor are fines imposed. The control program for illegal aliens consists of providing free education, free health care, food stamps, driver's licenses, social security pensions, and reduced or free college tuition. They also may soon be given voting rights in some jurisdictions.

Obviously, the Japanese achieve results that are significantly different from those achieved by the United States.