Licensing Illegal Immigrants - Wisdom May be in the Details

The most fascinating dilemma is facing individual States in America, and the way that this issue is being managed is something we in Canada ought to witness clearly.

There is yet no clear and clean immigration policy, especially concerning illegal immigrants, most of whom are working and supporting families and blending quietly into the general fabric of American life.

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is issuing driver's licences to those who can provide any reasonable ID.

One's first reaction might be, "Oh, that's dreadfully playing into the hands of people who are not legitimate citizens." And that reaction would be quite understandable.

But, read both the story and the editorial and you might agree that things are not always as simple as they may seem.