[ovrtaxt]

Does anyone have the numbers on the expense of our social programs for these people? It seems to be a purely economic argument to some who regard profits before legality.

[FITZ]

It's not just the social programs that are in place now --- but they will have to grow enormously as millions more poverty-stricken immigrants come over or are brought over by their relatives.

It isn't feasible with our very high costs of living and very high standard of living to think that millions of third world people with no education, no language ability, no job skills can make it on their own and be self-reliant here. A very few can.

[Amerigomag]

Does anyone have the numbers on the expense of our social programs for these people?

For California the consequences of unregulated immigration now consume well over 1/3 of the state's budget.

30% of the public education system expenses and 25% of the criminal justice system expenses, the public health care system expenses and the cost of public welfare.

The cost of providing public services to the consequences of unregulated immigration over the past 50 years is THE largest expense the state faces.

It is fair and accurate to say that the upcoming fiscal, political battle in California revolves around unregulated immigration although both major parties are unwilling to discuss the issue in that light.

It's the 400 pound gorilla that few are willing to address honestly

[gubamyster]

Try this article:
How Illegal Aliens are Bankrupting and Disenfranchising the American Middle and Working Classes

Also, this study:
Tired & Poor: Bankrupt Arguments for Mass, Unskilled Immigration

We at the Center for Immigration Studies estimate that the average Mexican immigrant will use $55,200 more in public services during his lifetime than he pays in taxes.

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Fair.org has alot of stats!