[m1-lightning]

His proposal allows them to pay some BS penalty and then remain here working while they will be permitted to pursue citizenship.

That not the same as having a green card. They will still be required to enter into the lottery to win a green card just like every other immigrant. By the way, FYI, Mexicans are not allowed to enter for a green card.

[Sabertooth]

They will still be required to enter into the lottery to win a green card just like every other immigrant. By the way, FYI, Mexicans are not allowed to enter for a green card.

You're confusing the "diversity lottery" by which foreigners from selected countries may apply for extra green cards (50,000, IIRC) over and above those normally granted, with the green cards given through the normal application process.

Think about it: if all green cards were given by lottery, and Mexicans were ineligible, then no Mexicans would get green cards. That's clearly not the case.

[Bikers4Bush]

Then please explain to me why all the mexicans who are coming here illegally are getting immigration lawyers who help them get citizenship.