[summer]

But ANY kind of amnesty needs to be accompanied by a crackdown on our borders.

yes, re the borders issue, again, especially in this age of terrorism. And, BTW, I am not even thinking in terms of "amensty" -- more of a deliberate weeding out of those with criminal backgrounds and from terrorist nations, and fgor those already employed who remain, a timed chance to earn citzenship -- and that's it, when time runs out, they are out, too. I know that may sound harsh to some, but I honestly think that is fair. 19 years of not paying taxes and earning a living under the table is ridiculous.

[MegaSilver]

I think you have a good head on, and I would love to see your ideas implemented. My only problem is how to make sure that the government enforces our anti-hiring laws against illegals in the future.

Their enforcement level since '86 in this department hasn't been too promising.