The president of the United States is the nation’s chief law-enforcement officer. It is nothing less than scandalous that the immigration laws have not been enforced during President Bush’s six and a half years in office. That appears to be changing. It’s pretty bad when a Republican president—someone who professes to believe in law and order—enables, and thereby encourages, lawlessness. I’m tempted to thank the president, but you don’t thank people for doing their duty. There are two simple principles that should guide law enforcement. First, secure the border. Nobody should be coming into this country except in accordance with our immigration laws. Second, track down and deport anyone who is here illegally. No ifs, ands, or buts. Once we get the aliens out, we can talk about how many (if any) and which people to let in.

Addendum: Michelle Malkin recommends that we keep our expectations low. Mine can hardly be lower. I simply don’t trust President Bush to do the right thing on immigration. He is beholden to the business community. Putting the interests of entrepreneurs ahead of the national interest is, in my opinion, a ground for impeachment.