Trying to find a way to get Mexico to foot part of that bill, especially since the WH won't close our borders, is an attempt to address the problem - instead of ignoring it.
Is that how Perry said "bi-national insurance" would work? Because I see it as a tremendous breech of American Sovereignty, especially with his open borders philosophy.
By the way, did he also want to give Mexico the bill for educating illegal aliens?
I can see it so clearly that he's been acting like a conservative for the last few months because he fully intended to enter the primaries. Sorry to say that you good Texans have a Juan McCain on your hands. I just hope you guys don't get sucked in like the Arizonans did. All those delegates to the National Convention would be a terrible thing to waste.
The FedGov has got their hands so deep in Edu money, that while the schools know the percentages, they aren't allowed to ask or record if a person is here illegally.
Take a look at my post to Tammy. That will give you more background. His move to the hard right on immigration and dispensing with the "open borders" approach started several years ago, when violence along the border became a serious issue.
How can you stand NY? Upstate isn't so bad, but downstate...ugh!