Rhode Island: A Beacon of Light

The Boston Globe's Maria Sacchetti has a good article on the ongoing illegal immigrant problem in Rhode Island. Click the title link above to read the whole thing. Despite a small gripe (the interchange between "immigrant," "illegal immigrant," and "undocumented immigrant," which is a battle I have long given up on) it is a great read. Of particular note:

"We need to start taking care of the people who are residents of the state of Rhode Island, who rightfully belong here, who come here, pay taxes, and support all these programs," said state Senator Christopher B. Maselli, a Democrat and the great-grandson of Italian knife makers, who is cosponsoring the legislation that, among other things, would punish landlords and business owners who harbor illegal workers. "They're sick and tired of having to support people who don't come here the right way."

Amen...