The opponents of this measure argue like chicken little. that the sky is falling. and that if we enact this measure America will be overrun by people who somehow pose a threat to our wellbeing. This is ludicrous and inhumane. By its specific terms. only people already here today are entitled to temporary protected status. And these are good people. decent people. lawabiding people who are committed to the safety of their families. By its terms. this measure denies protection to anyone convicted of criminal activity. or who would be inadmissable to the United States under our immigration laws. By its terms. this measure provides no Federal benefits to those it protects. By its terms. this measure requires those who are covered to register with the proper authorities.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that immigrants are good, decent, and law-abiding people.