Bachmann and Cain "Welcome" Illegal Immigrants with Guns and the English Language

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/us/politics/bachmann-and-cain-deliver-blistering-attacks-on-illegal-immigration.html?_r=1&ref=politics

The fight to fix Illegal Immigration has been a huge issue for not just the Democratic Party but also the Republican Party. This past weekend, Republican candidates Herman Cain and Michelle Bachmann both publicized how they feel about illegal immigration. Cain even had the audacity to propose that an electric fence should be constructed on the border of Mexico and America to kill those who try to cross illegally. While Bachmann's approach was not extreme, she did make it clear that illegal immigration is a security threat and should be dealt with accordingly. A little harsh? Unfortunately this isn't the first time Cain has suggested that we use military tactics and extreme methods to keep illegal immigrants from entering. Cain has gone on several radio shows and talked about this type of action. He has even compared construction of the electrical fence to the building of the Great Wall of China. His philosophy: "If the Chinese can build the Great Wall then surely we can build a border control fence".
Even though Bachmann is still harsh in her attacks, she takes a more logical approach saying English should be made the official language of America in order to keep those out who cannot speak it. Though she stated she is "not targeting" Hispanics in her attacks she has voted against the DREAM Act and does not believe the immigration laws need to be modified. The fastest growing immigration group in America is Hispanics and from the article many are starting to speak out about Cain and Bachmann's critical comments. “To suggest that they would be electrocuted or shot would be to treat them harsher than we treat murderers or rapists.” Brent A. Wilkes, vice chairman of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda says. Writers Trip Gabriel and Edward Wyatt, continue to emphasize how strongly Bachmann and Cain feel about the issue by quoting them and using contrasting views of other patrons. By doing so, it makes both Bachmann and Cain look like extremist, which most people aren't in favor of. Personally, I don't want either of these candidates representing the Republican Party if they continue to talk about future amendments or regulations that will increase the value of this country by eliminating illegal immigrants. Is illegal immigration a problem? Yes, but there's a better way of going about this business. If Cain and Bachmann want to represent the Republican Party they'll have to take different approaches to the issue. People are tired of seeing candidates use the same strategies to scare illegal immigrants. They want to see someone that's going to fix the problem without having to use the electrical fence in order to instill a better system.