I’m with Roger in supporting a ban on affirmative action for immigrants “to dramatize just how ridiculous the use of preferences is—for immigrants and non-immigrants alike.” But the open letter in question doesn’t just promote this as a way of using today’s high-profile debate to make a point; it specifically says “immigration reform must address race preferences … No individual or group of individuals should bring to our land an expectation for a future entitlement to preferential treatment — and under no circumstances should we grant it.” (emphasis added) I know that several of the signatories oppose the Senate bill, but for Linda and Grover, who have spoken in support of it, I ask again: is the absence of such a provision a deal killer? Will you oppose the amnesty bill if it is silent about affirmative action for amnestied illegals? And if not, then isn’t it true that amnesty is more important to you than ending race preferences?