[normy]

Here is a great solution to the illegal immigration problem. If a non agricultural business has illegals hired it should have 6 mos to either help them become citizens at company expense or fire them or pay a large fine. The fine should be compounded yearly.

We can never stop the problem unless there are not any jobs for those who cross the border illegaly. Bush should make it unprofitable to hire illegals.

[upcountry miss]

While I don't feel as strongly about this issue as most Freepers, I guess I am not as forgiving as you. You say non-agricultural employees-what about the farmers hiring immigrants? Do they just go merrily along their way with no penalty? I think most immigrants would happily pay a stiff fine (don't call it a fee) in order to legally obtain a work permit. This fine could be deducted from their wages. I suspect they would still earn more than in Mexico, and I am strongly in favor of severely penalizing ALL employers who illegally hire immigrants.

[af_vet_rr]

Here is a great solution to the illegal immigration problem. If a non agricultural business has illegals hired it should have 6 mos to either help them become citizens at company expense or fire them or pay a large fine. The fine should be compounded yearly.

Here's my plan. If a company hasn't made a good attempt at verifying the legality of its worker's citizenship status, throw the owners and managers in jail for harboring criminals ;-)