Garbo: Immigration policy should serve America, not exploit it
By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
Let’s set the record straight. Immigration is not a right. Not under the U.S. Constitution. Not under international law. Not by any moral, legal, or civil standard.
It is a privilege, and one granted by a sovereign nation to those who respect its laws, value its principles, and are willing to contribute to its future.
That privilege, once respected and coveted as one of the greatest honors in the world, is now under relentless attack - distorted by entitlement, corrupted by politics, and weaponized by those who seek to benefit without belonging.
To understand this clearly, let’s use a comparison everyone can relate to: driving a car.
The Driving Analogy
Driving isn’t a right. It’s a regulated privilege. I...