I have been called all sorts of names on FR because I am against illegal immigrants. I don't care what color they are.
I have been called a Bush basher, (I am critical of him on TWO issues.)I have been called a racist, been told I can't be a conservative or a Rebublican, and must be a Buchanan voter. It is really annoying.
I think applying for worker permits from their homes is a great compromise. It must be joined by removal of all welfare benefits and free medical care, abolishing anchor babies, and severe punishment of employers who hire illegals. Employers must be able to verify documents somehow, as it is unfair to disallow questions about documentation and then punish those who accept fraudulent documents.
That is a proposal I would support, not rewarding lawbreakers with amnesty, which is what allowing them to apply here would be.
How about a $5000 annual fee for the Guest Worker Visa?
That would equate to $5 Billion / 1 Million Guest Workers.
That should cover any expenses borne upon the states.