Walk out day

Next Monday, May 1, has been designated as a day to show support for immigrants.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - From mighty meatpacking plants to tiny taco stands, U.S. businesses are making plans to deal with Monday's nationwide pro-immigration boycott, which could keep millions of people away from their jobs.

Contingency plans range from juggling schedules to hiring temporary workers to closing down altogether, companies say.

Organizers say millions of immigrants and their supporters will participate in the demonstrations, scheduled to protest legislation that would declare illegal immigrants felons and erect a fence along much of the U.S.-Mexico border. Such job actions could close down several major cities, they say.

As usual the problem is with the hard right wing in Congress. Their idea of dealing with any problem is to lock them up.

There has got to be a better way of dealing with the issue, but it takes imagination, courage and compromise. All three seem to be lacking in Congress.