The positioning for the 2008 primaries is well underway. Virginia Senator and former Virginia Governor George Allen has spoken up in favor of an “enforcement first” approach to the immigration debate. I prefer an “enforcement only” approach because anything else will effectively reward people for breaking the law. However, Allen’s position is probably the most reasonable of the major candidates for president because it refuses to address the guest worker issue until the borders are secured.

I like his approach. Perhaps implementation of a guest worker program is something to consider down the road after the borders are secure. However, a guest worker program should be limited to those who have never entered the country illegally. That way, those who would like to enter America, work hard and obey the law could benefit from what America has to offer and America could benefit from them. This solution could be workable when the borders are secured but only when the borders are secure. I think Allen is on to something.