This writer always has interesting opinions, this one is about California politics, talk radio and immigration. - - Donna Poisl
By Ruben Navarrette Jr., San Diego Union-Tribune
SAN DIEGO — When the talk turns to immigration, Eric Hogue is an anomaly — a conservative radio host who won't feed his audience red meat. Instead, he has put his listeners on a strict diet of honesty, compassion and common sense.
The Sacramento-based talker is no squishy moderate. You'll find him at tea party rallies, and he uses the S-word (socialism) to describe President Barack Obama's agenda. Yet, on immigration, Hogue battles listeners because he doesn't dabble in simple solutions, name-calling or nativism.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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