Now that California has passed a law allowing illegal immigrants to get drivers licenses, the question is, how will this affect the security of Californians? When I heard this on the radio, it seemed like everyone thought it was the greatest idea, ever. Davis was calling it huge step forward, and in neighboring Santa Ana, groups celebrated outside city hall. I understand how this benefits all illegal immigrants as they can now drive to work, take their kids to school, etc. All of the aforementioned uses I have no problem with. Where I see this new law causing problems is that hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants here in California will now have an ID which is usually seen as proof of citizenship. As long as word gets out that a driver's license does not equal citizenship, there shouldn't be a problem as far as I can see.

Perhaps I'm opening a can of worms here. I discussed this with my mom for a little bit today as I wasn't quite clear on how this is the greatest thing since sliced bread. It seems to me that with a driver's license, it'd be easier to rent a truck to blow up, easier to buy explosives legally, easier to conceal the fact that you should not be in this country. But then, I was made aware that 30 other states offer driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. So I really don't see the problem with it. If it's been working in 30 other states, why shouldn't it work here? Why shouldn't they be able to drive their legal kids to school? Why shouldn't they be able to drive to work and stimulate the economy?

But then again, what about all those people who have been waiting 8-12 months to become a citizen so they can get their licenses? Just say sorry?

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