A congressman is pushing a not-so-quick fix in the debate over illegal immigrants from Mexico: free contraceptives.
"A slower rate of growth of Mexico's population would improve the economy of Mexico. It would also reduce the environmental pressure on Mexico's ecosystem. But a slower rate of growth would also reduce the long-term illegal immigration pressure on America's borders," reasoned Rep. Mark Kirk, who also supports stronger border security in the short-term.
In reality, fertility rates have plunged in Mexico since 1980, when an average couple would have five or more children. Now, the country's fertility rate has dropped to 2.5 children, compared to 2.1 for the United States, according to United Nations data.
Kirk, an Illinois Republican, made the argument on Thursday during a heated debate in the House of Representatives over whether the U.S. government should be allowed to donate condoms and other contraceptives to family planning agencies abroad that also engage in abortion.
Now come on congressman. That goes against the GOP principal of "abstinence only".
Where in the hell does the GOP get these people?
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Here you go again insulting the American voters.
I sometimes find your Subject an insult to human intelligence.
This was not a GOP Bill
Look @ the Bill, it was Ted Kennedy and Bush who sponsored the amnesty bill for the illegals.
Where did I talk about the actual immigration bill? Before you get all steamed up, I suggest you actually read the post. Until then don't talk about me insulting human intelligence if you are not willing to exhibit said intelligence.
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