“...I think immigrants are more of a plus than a minus....”
When they come here legally, and go through the proper procedures, yes. When they come here and are grateful for the compassion and generosity of Americans who are more than willing to give them a chance - not guaranteed welfare - to thrive and become productive Americans, yes.
But wen they cross our border with impunity, flip us the middle finger out of spite, steal identities and Social Security numbers, overwhelm the already-strained welfare system and hospital system, take jobs away from Americans who are desperately trying to make ends meet, refuse to assimilate, refuse to learn our language, refuse to respect our culture, heritage, traditions, our laws and our People, and then DEMAND that we recognize them so they can vote in perpetuity to CONTINUE stealing from us...
Well, then, no, they’re clearly a Minus. Clearly, some would call that an Invasion... some with brains and not a National Suicide compact, anyway.
I don’t disagree with some of your points about illegal immigrants. The thing that I get more often than not though is a sense against immigration in general. That’s basically what I’m speaking to here.