I said no such thing, DC, but that was a very nice try at putting words in my mouth.
The 1987 amnesty failed because politicans promised border security and enforcement and never delivered.
Washington in this day and age is even worse at doing its basic governmental duties. People are quite justified in not accepting the notion that "comprehensive" immigration reform would solve anything - once the pols and their supporters have their way with amnesty and guest worker programs, well, jeez, they just never will quite get around to enforcement and border security ... like 1987.
The American people decided they won't get fooled again. Border security first, DC. THEN and ONLY THEN do we talk about what to do with those already here.
In other words, common sense.
But punishing peaceful, hardworking illegals and their employers will destroy the economy and lives along the way.
You unfortunately, for some reason, don't comprehend that. Perhaps you need to be self-employed, an independent contractor...to appreciate it. To be a small business owner who is the very backbone of the country, creating wealth and jobs.
Like it or not...there was a severe shortage of available, willing, ready and able workers.
The illegal is rebuilding New Orleans...not the native American US anglo or african.
I guess $100 @ day isn't enough for some people. /s
In any event, I took your "common sense" to have a broader meaning. Can't read your mind...despite the years I've 'known' you.