Currently, we have a scofflaw situation which disrepects the law, but an all-out deportation of illegals is impractical at this stage. So, what to do?
The first thing is to register the illegals that we have here -- names, addresses, ID number. The Bush proposal will make a good start here. After we have that, we can start deporting the undesirable illegals (as opposed to the otherwise lawfully-behaving, working good illegals) without hurting employers, the economy, and getting the libs too excited. After that, at least you have begun to get control, and can start sending them back as they come to LE's attention.