[MD] an attempt at sharing good idea

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Jonh]
> Problem:  Conflict amongst the inhabitants of America about illegal
> immigration.
> Solution: Use database technology to keep track of employer needs on a
> regional basis, and keep track of visitors allowing easy access across the
> border for shopping and tourism and agricultural work during peak times.
> Instantiation:  Issue to applicants in Mexico, US and Mexico, a NAFTA card
> which allows easy cross-border travel, and allows a simple way for employers
> to check on employees.

Good analysis & solution.  After 9/11 Larry Ellison of Oracle, offered free
software (with some self-interest) that would accomplish this.  But the
politicians had no interest in solving this problem.  (It's too much of a
political football.)   
Craig