You're correct, but this is HN and we need to put a little bit more effort into our statements. Republican politicians do not attempt to justify their position

You're correct, but this is HN and we need to put a little bit more effort into our statements. Republican politicians do not attempt to justify their positions, or have honest intellectual debate. Individual conservatives may have reasonable issues or a coherent belief system, but Republican politicians are not trying to solve any pressing problems of our era, including things like immigration. They would rather have it as a wedge issue.