Good news from the Maryland GOP

I got this in my e-mail today, it's a release from the Maryland Republican Party and Chair Dr. James Pelura:

Immigration Bill Takes Us In The Wrong Direction

ANNAPOLIS—Members of the United States Senate return today from Memorial Day recess and will be debating the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007." Chairman James Pelura of the Maryland Republican Party made the following statement: We all agree that our current immigration system is broken and needs to be reformed.  However, the immigration proposal currently being considered would be a move in the wrong direction.  Our nation needs an immigration bill that respects the rule of law, makes border security a priority, and does not grant amnesty.  The immigration bill being considered by the Senate would grant benefits to those who have willfully broken the law, and in some cases, provides illegal immigrants rights not even afforded to U.S. citizens.  Plain and simple – that is wrong.  This wonderful land of opportunity is the envy of the world and people risk their lives to come here.  We, as a nation, should encourage those seeking the American dream to follow the rules to citizenship and then fully participate in all this land has to offer.” It's proof to me that, at least on the state level, the party is listening to its grassroots. Either that or they know where the money and volunteers come from. But a big cheer tonight to the Maryland GOP for having the courage to stand up for what's right and not toeing the White House line.