[Reo]

"But "earned legalization" is probably the best solution to a largely intractable problem. There is no way that the United States can find and deport 8-12 million illegal aliens in this country, and even if we could, we would do more harm than good."

Thanks for posting this, PKM. And thanks for your comments regarding avoiding the venom of some of the other threads. Chavez presents a reasoned argument supporting a solution which is both pragmatic and compassionate. I expect this will pass in Congress with at least 75-80% support as members and citizens have more time to study and think it through. For my 2-cents, the President has provided exactly the right balance in offering a common sense answer to a long-term problem. This is true leadership.

[SolutionsOnly]

Prosecute those who hire illegal aliens and the problem will dry up at its source.

[SolutionsOnly]

from Merriam Webster;

Main Entry: am·nes·ty
Pronunciation: 'am-n&-stE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Greek amnEstia forgetfulness, from amnEstos forgotten, from a- + mnasthai to remember -- more at MIND
Date: 1580
: the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
- amnesty transitive verb

[auboy]

[Thanks for posting this, PKM. And thanks for your comments regarding avoiding the venom of some of the other threads. Chavez presents a reasoned argument supporting a solution which is both pragmatic and compassionate. I expect this will pass in Congress with at least 75-80% support as members and citizens have more time to study and think it through. For my 2-cents, the President has provided exactly the right balance in offering a common sense answer to a long-term problem. This is true leadership.]

Ditto!