[gawd]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

[Lizavetta]

citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

And what would you call us if the illegals were lily-white Swedes, doing the same exact thing to the American taxpayers? Norsists?

[txdoda]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.>>>>>>>>

Duh.......We've ALREADY done this.....The blanket amnesty (REWARD) in 1986, & SEVEN 'new deadlines' since on the 'mini amnesties' have only resulted in the 10 MILLION plus who are here now waiting for the next amnesty (REWARD) for breaking our laws.

[mrustow]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

Here's an idea. If you and all your relatives agree to surrender your jobs and your property, and move to Mexico, and every other open borders enthusiast agrees to do the same, I'll support the abolition of America's borders. People like you are no better than the socialists who profit from race-based welfare programs, yet who race-bait anyone who criticizes the programs.

Your refusal to akcnowledge the cold, hard facts the article presents, borders on racism.

[Zipporah]

.."scare-mongering that borders on racism"

America’s attempts to control its own borders are presented as “racist,” “xenophobic,” and “anti-Mexican", it is none of these nor is it 'scare-mongering". When you consider, that Fox himself has stated that there are 23 million (not the number Ridge has given) illegals in this country, and those illegals are sending the majority of the $$ they make BACK to Mexico. Now that is scare mongering? I think not. Do the research.

[freedumb2003]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

Sure why not? If course, there are MILLIONS who are in the midst of the actual process that is sanctioned by THE LAW and have spent years and thouands of dollars and have followed the rules as laid out. The heck with those shmucks -- buncha idiots actually following the rules.

Better to reward bald lawlessness and, in doing so, encourage others.

Moron.

[Libertina]

Already been done by Reagan ( a BIG mistake) Then even more illegals flooded in afterwards in record numbers hoping for yet another "amnesty." NO SURPRISE... About every 10 years another "grace" period, then they are "free." In the meantime more relatives come over, all the children are educated, and WE are "bad" (actually "law breakers!") if we ask about it. People from ALL countries know how the "chain" is done. We ae being destroyed by our OWN, by stupididty.

[dljordan]

They will be lower income workers getting a tax CREDIT! We will be paying them. Then we can legalize the next 10 million too.

[WayneM]

Here's a better idea...

Enforce our immigration laws. If someone who is found here illegally, kick them out. If an employer is hiring illegals, throw the book at them. It's really not that complicated.

[JudgemAll]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

What a perfect fabricated alibi you provide there for the allowing of the destruction of the US.

Note: these people are not interested in paying taxes or in respecting the "American plantation". All their moneys and allegiances go to Mexico.

[hocndoc]

I don't understand why you'd want to increase and encourage citizens who, by definition, are willing to break the law for what they want.

What part of "illegal" do you not understand?

[Flashman_at_the_charge]

So you're all for rewarding queue jumping scofflaws?

[B4Ranch]

"legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism."

You would proudly spit in the face of every foreigner who is obeying the immigration laws in their attempt to come to America. Also, you would encourage more illegal immigration with your rancid idea.

[usadave]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

It's not about race, it's about the law.

[JoeSchem]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

Your idea was tried in the 1980s. It provided an incentive for even more illegal immigrants to come. A moment's thought on your part, instead of reacting according to the political propaganda rammed down your throat by the liberal media and education establishment, would have made you realize that would be the logical outcome of such capitulation.

Protect your country while you still have it, because you may not get another one.

[YoungKentuckyConservative]

here's an idea: legalize them.

Uh, did you forget the part about "legal" immigrants raping our social services and sucking the rest of our paychecks "down" to compensate for their rabid usage of the system? The problem is, they don't make/contribute enough to pay for their usage. Legal or illegal, they are killing the American dream.

And next time grow a bigger brain and try not to jump on the "'ism" bandwagon. Use of the word "bigot, racism, homophobe, etc." generally mask an individuals inability to grasp logical concepts and support an argument.

[Penner]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

Reagan already tried this, and it failed.

[c-b 1]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

Now that is an original idea, we tried that in 1986, it sure stopped illegal immigration didn't it?

[Clock King]

Why does it border on racism to speak the truth? How can anybody in good conscience accept that an illegal alien can pay less for college than a citizen?

[Dr. Marten]

"here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism."

That is exactly what President Fox hopes that the US government will do.

If we do this, why even have immigration policies? Why have border patrol? Lets just open the gates and let everyone come in....

[Amerigomag]

here's an idea: legalize them. turn them into enfranchised, tax-paying citizens instead of spreading this scare-mongering that borders on racism.

First things first. Let's get the illegals back home and then regulate their entry. We are a nation of immigrants. Controlled immigrants that are given a fair chance to assimilate rather than simply move their poverty.

What you call scare mongering is actually a probably highly accurate prediction of our dilemma if immigration continues to be unregulated. It's an ugly picture isn't it?