Britain's new immigration policy

The British are taking steps to tighten their immigration policy:

The government Monday proposed tighter immigration controls and said only skilled workers who speak English would be allowed to settle in Britain permanently.

Home Secretary Charles Clarke said the government also would fingerprint all foreigners applying for visas to stop them from remaining in Britain once their permits expire.

It is a pity that Bush doesn't support this form of immigration reform instead of advocating policies that make the United States more attractive to illegal immigrants.