Government In Action

Fremont NE recently had an issue come before the city council regarding illegal immigrants.  The proposal had been put forth to make it 'against the law' for landlords to rent to illegal immigrants.  Further, they also wanted to have fines for employers who hired illegal immigrants.

The usual large crowd ascended on the meeting - in fact the meeting had to be held in the high school gymnasium due to the large anticipated crowd.  Long story short - the mayor cast the tie breaking vote 'against' these proposals and cheering ensued.  We were told how enlightened the wonderful administrators of Fremont NE were in making their decision.  The papers and radio shows were 'hot' for a day or two.

Then we hear the Honorable Governor of the great state of Nebraska is going to propose in the new legislative session next year that it be illegal to give benefits to illegal immigrants.  This implies it is currently legal to give benefits to illegal immigrants does it not???  What in the name of all that is holy does this mean?  He is proposing a law to make it illegal to do something for people already breaking the law.  I just want to crack my head open on the table at times with the absurdity.