Our participation in illegal immigration policy derives directly from reader feedback to two articles I wrote for CNBC (here and here). I have written more than seventy articles for publication across a range of periodicals, and I have never received comments remotely similar, especially considering that neither my email nor mailing address was listed on the article. Reader reaction was not one of grudging acceptance, but unbridled enthusiasm. In their own words:
If possible please let [Steve Kopits] know that I read his article about how to end immigration without a border wall and it was simply the most brilliant and humane way of handling the illegal immigration issues that I have ever seen. If it could be implemented it would be a home run for all parties involved. Hope the powers that be, read it and not only consider his approach but implement it as well.
Kurt Ladd (Dallas, Texas)
I read your opinion piece regarding market forces to address illegal immigration. Great article! I believe the proposal is well thought out and could achieve the desired objectives if the decision makers in Washington really want to find a viable solution to this issue.
Please know that you are now on my must read list and I applaud you for the courage to offer a viable solution in a public forum that many would consider operates on the third rail.
Wayne Green
My wife Jane and I recently read and shared with many friends, your tremendous article re: Trump and the wall. Fabulous insights and ideas. I wish there was a way that we/you could submit this to the man. It makes total sense and is a perfect solution!
Mike and Jane Cappellio
Thank you for one of the best articles I’ve read in a very long time. I’ve believed for a long time that here must be better solution to the illegal immigrant issue that has been debated in Washington for so long without a resolution. Your solution is so simple and only a truly bright mind could “solve” such a complex issue. Maybe, just maybe, both parties could agree on your outline as a framework to an otherwise politicized topic.
Johan Scholdstrom
I read your article on issuing work visas with great interest, and believe it could be a true working solution…Thank you for an original and workable idea for this thorny problem.
Patricia Biczynski (Dallas, Texas)
I just happen to have read with interest your Mexican Wall article and I very much approve your suggestion of seeing the wall as a "gate" of having the approx. 11 Million undocumented immigrants who come from Mexico pay our government for entering. This would be a far less expensive undertaking than continuing to add to our outrageous national debt let alone the violence and death associated with illegal smuggling.
Nathaniel White (Multi-cultural teacher, Annandale, VA)
So how are you going to get Trump to use your brilliant idea about the virtual wall?
Gary Orlando