[ovrtaxt]

Well, I'm not that pessimistic. In a perfect world, we would get an SS opt-out law, the FairTax, and real border control. I think instead we'll get a somewhat watered down version of the economic laws, and hopefully at least gridlock on the borders.

[EQAndyBuzz]

Who is the head of the open border lobby? What ties does the group have? Where did their contributions go during the election cycle?

Once you answer these questions, you will know what is going on with the issue.

Follow the money.

[FBD]

I've read an article somewhere, that it would cost around 8 billion dollars to build a secure Mexican border wall.

We currently are spending over 24 billion per year in govt. assistance for illegal aliens, including health care.
Illegals contribute approximately (guesstimate) 14 billion in tax revenue.

Which leaves a revenue net loss of 10 billion...more than enough money in one year, to pay for a border wall.

[Ben Ficklin]

"hopefully at least gridlock on the border"

IAW, leave it just like it is.

[varon]

.............and hopefully at least gridlock on the borders

Which in essence is saying that the volume of illegals will not increase or decrease but remain the same.