Last week, we shared sets of principles for immigration reform developed by a community group in Oregon and by a national group of Evangelicals. Today we bring you a set of principles developed by Main Street Alliance, a national network of small business coalitions. “Alliance small business owners share a vision of public policies that work for business owners, our employees, and the communities we serve.” Here are the principles they developed in short – head over to their website for slightly longer descriptions of each principle.
Immigration is an American experience. Throughout our nation’s history, generations of new American business owners and workers have helped build strong local economies and strong communities. Today, outdated and out-of-touch immigration policies are hindering our economic progress instead of fueling it. It’s time for common sense, comprehensive immigration reform that works for small businesses and our local economies. Small business leaders believe immigration reform should:
- Strengthen the small business workforce and customer base.
- Reward initiative with the American promise of opportunity.
- Promote productivity and reduce red tape.
- Strengthen the American economy and the country’s bottom line.
What do you think of these principles, especially in comparison to those from the other two groups?