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Originally Posted by TexaninVA

I empathize with your frustration at the lack of interest by many in enforcing the law. That would certainly solve most of the problem. I also note your comments about voting blocs, etc. Not appropriate or at least not helpful. And I agree, without genuinely secure borders, comprehensive reform is a complete non-starter.

Here's IMHO the gist of the immigration issue ... ie, my two cents:

1. Legal immigrants who can support themselves and help the country are most WELCOME!! (my dentist is Vietnamese, my doctor is from India ... the more the merrier)

2. Illegal aliens who come here with nothing to offer and need to be supported by the taxpayers are not welcome, especially if they sneak in over the border. Every country in the world as far as I know follows a policy similar to this ... because it's the only rational policy any country can follow and still remain a country.

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