I think xzins believes that if the laws are rigorously enforced - especially employment laws, illegal immigrants will self-deport over time.
I agree with him.
If the federal government aggressively enforces laws against employers hiring illegal immigrants, AND we refuse direct welfare payments to illegal immigrants, AND we control our borders and enforce strictly our laws at our borders, illegal immigrants who are currently here will find jobs for them disappearing, and no other way to obtain the money to live their lives, and send back to the home country.
If our country ceases to be an economic opportunity for those currently here, they will leave.
And if we control our borders, new folks won't come in.
In ten years, when the number of illegal immigrants has dwindled to a small number, then we can have a big debate on what to do with the rest.
sitetest
Sitetest,
As I just posted to xzins, if that’s his/her perspective I agree completely.