I think that the "guest worker" program is the only realistic alternative left to the country at this time.
I don't really like the thought of illegal immigrants being rewarded just because they are already here but I don't have a better alternative that is realistically able to be accomplished.
Could we deport 8 to 15 million illegal immigrants?
Yes
Would it cause untold economic damage, riots, battles?
Probably.
I will support President Bush's "guest worker" program ONLY if the government agrees to deport those here illegally that are the actual criminals AND get serious about controlling our borders.
If the USA has a "guest worker" program there should be no reason for anyone to be trying to sneak across the border.
If there is someone in the area of the border and they can't show proper ID, take 'em and put 'em back on the Mexican side of the border. If they resist, use the appropriate amount of force up to, and incuding, deadly force.
Very good analysis and I support you.