Positions and Views of Gary Swing
on Immigration
| Previous Candidate for U.S. House Of Representatives Congressional District 1, Colorado |
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| Immigration |
Positions and Views |
| Immigration, a General Statement |
I oppose the racist scapegoating of immigrants. We must address the real causes of high immigration levels: an unsustainable, high consumption lifestyle in the United States; globalist economic policies that exploit Third World nations for the benefit of transnational corporations; and labor policies designed to drive down wages. We must reform international trade policies to protect labor, human rights, and the environment. Fair trade should promote local self-reliance, not foreign corporate domination. Permanent border passes should be granted to citizens of Mexico and Canada. It should be easy to get work permits that are not tied to a specific employer.
Tom Tancredo is the only minor party candidate who has received significant media attention in Colorado this year. Tancredo is running for governor on an agenda of anti-immigrant bigotry. If he gets more than 10% of the vote, the American Constitution Party will qualify as a major party. Despite its name, the Constitution Party advocates theocratic government based upon biblical law. We already have two fascist major parties in Colorado. We don't need a third.
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| Immigration Reform |
I support a reasonable pathway to citizenship.
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| Federal Enforcement of Immigration Laws |
Opposed.
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| State Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws |
Opposed.
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| Local Enforcement of Immigration Laws |
Opposed.
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| State and Local Immigration Laws |
Opposed.
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| Border Control & Fence |
Opposed
Source: Gary Swing (Write-in) (10/22/2008) |
| Guest Worker Program |
This is the modern equivalent of indentured servitude. I oppose the program.
Source: Gary Swing (Write-in) (10/23/2008) |
| Securing Our Borders |
We should demilitarize the borders.
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| Visa Enforcement |
I understand that is already a $25 late fee for missing a VISA card payment, and your interest rate can also be jacked up dramatically.
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| Arizona's Strict New Immigration Law |
I oppose this.
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| English-Only Laws |
I oppose this.
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| Deportation |
It depends upon where you want to deport me to.
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| Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants |
I support reasonable opportunities for undocumented resident aliens to apply for citizenship.
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| Self-Deportation |
Currently, I do not have sufficient financial resources available to deport myself. I would need to be able to obtain legal, gainful employment overseas before I could seriously consider living in another country. The "love it or leave it" argument is idiotic. Nevertheless, I would like to expatriate some day a country that is more sane than the United States. If someone were to offer me gainful employment in Western Europe, South America, or New Zealand, I would be happy to consider the offer.
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| Real ID Act |
I oppose the real ID act.
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| Database Of Foreigners |
I absolutely oppose this.
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| Americanization |
Opposed.
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| Immigration Application Fees |
Opposed
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| Using National Guard Troops to Secure Mexican Border |
Absolutely opposed.
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| Employers Who Hire Illegals |
It should be easy to apply for legal employment.
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| Illegal Immigration as a Felony |
Opposed
Source: Gary Swing (Write-in) (10/23/2008) |
| Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants |
Support
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| Criminalize Assistance to Illegal Immigrants |
Absolutely opposed.
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| Immigrant Troops |
I oppose the practice of recruiting foreign mercenaries to participate in American war crimes.
Source: Gary Swing (Write-in) (10/23/2008) |
| Legal Status for Undocumented Farm Workers |
Support
Source: Gary Swing (10/26/2010) |
| English as the Official National Language |
No. I oppose racism and bigotry.
Source: Gary Swing (09/03/2010) |
| Alien Minors |
Extraterrestrials should not be forced to work in mines.
Source: Gary Swing (09/03/2010) |
| Minutemen Project |
Opposed.
Source: Gary Swing (09/03/2010) |
| These are available issue topics for which there were no responses. |
| Social Services to Undocumented Immigrants |
| E-Verify System |
| Undocumented Immigrants Impact on US Economy |
| High-Skilled Worker Immigration |
| Citizenship through Military Service |
| Review of the 14th Amendment |
| Driver's Licenses to Illegals |
| Organization of American States (OAS) Diplomacy |
| H-1B Program |
| Undocumented Immigrants |
| Electronic Verification System for Employers |
| Immigrant Birthright Citizenship |
| Naturalization Backlog for Immigrants |
| Legal Residency for Immigrant Youth |
| Permanent Partners Immigration Act |