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Democrat David Bulova, Republican John Mason, Independent Green Daniel Haugh, and Libertarian Scott McPherson are in the running for the 37th District seat, left open by Del. Chap Petersen (D), while incumbent Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) is running against Republican Jim Hyland.
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Most candidates agreed that illegal immigration was partly the federal government’s responsibility.
The federal government has "failed" at preventing illegal immigration, said Mason, but on the state level, legislators should not give illegal immigrants privileges such as in-state tuition.
The U.S. was founded on people coming in and looking for a better way of life, said McPherson, advocating an open-door policy.
"We should be glad immigrants are coming here," said McPherson. "If we feel that we are using too many government services, then maybe we should get rid of those government services."
Haugh, who is against illegal immigration, said that dealing with employers who hire undocumented citizens, rather than the citizens themselves, would have a more lasting affect.
Bulova said the state should fund special units of police to deal with illegal immigration issues.
Posted by Richard at September 30, 2005