[gunsequalfreedom]

Is this number those that came here legally and are now naturalized citizens? If so, what is the problem?

My guess is most are busting their butts to get ahead and paying taxes.

[Ben Ficklin]

This article doesn't mention it but a similar article in thursday's Houston paper said that the naturaliztion rates of immigrants was 62% for Europeans, 58% for asians, and 32% for hispanics.

Back in 2004, 5, 6, 7 when immigration reform was a hot topic there was supposedly an uptick in naturalization amongst hispanics.

During that same time period Bush raised the fee/price for naturalization and also made the testing requirements tougher.