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"Depending on whose best interests are at the heart of this executive order (native born or illigal immigrants), this order has an historical opportunity to either greatly heal or greatly harm our national unity."

After such magnificent decision-making and leadership over the course of this post 9-11 reality, to do what the media is hinting at would be tantamount to betraying the trust of the stalwart who have stood behind the President during these turbulent times. That is especially true for our people fighting and dying overseas. To grant an amnesty now would only encourage minions of the evil fanatics they're opposing to ride in on the human wave that will surely inundate the recently bolstered line.
Your assessment is dead-on correct, yet I feel the purpose of the National Guard is just that: guarding the nation. I only propose that they cover the areas B.I.C.E. lack the resources to cover, as the military has those and the least corruptible personnel to succeed in that mission.
Slamming the door isn't cruel, it's "tough love" that would force Mexico to deal with its problems realistically. Right now it's a candidate for a 12-Step program and we're the enabler that allows it to continue ruining the both of us.

"I only propose that they (the National Guard) cover the areas B.I.C.E. lack the resources to cover, as the military has those and the least corruptible personnel to succeed in that mission."

I second your proposal.

There is one small caveat for consideration first though.

The National Guard (those authorized by the U.S. Constitution to protect our national borders) can't play.

They are playing in Iraq - in numbers unheard of since the Second World War.

One of my sons is an officer in the Army National Guard. We just said "see you in a year or so" a few days ago as he goes on to additional advanced training and then to Iraq.

His unit (part of the 7th ID) has been recalled in it's entirety. This is the first mass recall that division has had since the 1940's.

I had several good hours of quality time with my son to reflect on his mission, values, and what he wanted to accomplish while serving in uniform in Iraq.

One comment will readily come to my focus for years to come:

"Dad. When I get back, the first thing I want to see this country do is defend our border with Mexico."