[mjtobias]

"Just forget about all the businesses that hire them illegally."

Although the threat of terrorist infiltrations is the main reaon for closing the borders, your reason above is another good reason not to let them in.

Just as you stated, they're illegal, as in criminal. BTW, how many illegal aliens are you and people you know are currently employing?

[A Balrog of Morgoth]

Just as you stated, they're illegal, as in criminal. BTW, how many illegal aliens are you and people you know are currently employing

Well, since I'm active duty Navy teaching navigation to midshipmen, I'd have to say ZERO.

My point is this: The torrent of illegal immigrants might be slightly diminished if there were not so many businesses willing to hire illegals.