[Modernman]

Given that a healthy majority of the electorate supports precisely that policy, your assertion is patently false.

I'm sure a lot of people support the concept, but how many of them would actually support the steps needed to physically round up 8 million illegals?

No, there's better ways to deal with this, but they're less sexy. Secure the border as best we can. Punish employers who hire illegals. Limited amnesties for certain classes of illegal (brought here as a very young child, been here for 30 or so years). Make it more difficult to go through everyday life without proof of citizenship/residency.

Taking these steps would lead to a gradual attrition of illegals over the long-term.

[RebelBanker]

FYI.

A related thread is here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1058601/posts

Regarding the enforcement of employment laws relating to illegals.

[Carry_Okie]

I'm sure a lot of people support the concept, but how many of them would actually support the steps needed to physically round up 8 million illegals?

Mass deportation is operationally unnecessary.

[ought-six]

"Taking these steps would lead to a gradual attrition of illegals over the long-term."

I'd be willing to employ that process AS AN INITIAL step. But then, more drastic measures will likely be necessary.