Immigration Update: Resistance is Futile?

This week's edition of The Economist mentions the consequences of the collapse of the Senate amnesty bill:

Liberal and Hispanic enclaves may follow the example of National City, on the outskirts of San Diego, and declare themselves to be “sanctuary cities” where police officers are told not to quiz people about their immigration status. Others—probably a greater number—will tell the cops to do precisely that, or enact other laws against illegal immigrants and the people who house and employ them.

And, with the demise of the immigration bill that Senator Graham -- or, "Senator Grahamnesty" -- championed, Graham (as opined by a New York Sun article) must now think: "If the conservative base could bring this bill down, what could they do to me?" Check this:

A recent poll conducted in his home state showed that just 21% of voters side with him on the subject, whereas 63% disapprove of his stance. His personal approval rating has plummeted to 31%.

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[Benito Juarez]

The parable of the two wolves: One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith ("faith in me and you"). The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."