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I just feel that we're completely hypocritical on this issue, because we preach that the illegals drain our system, and are law breakers, but are too afraid to do anything about it. I guess the reason I like the ideas put forth by President Bush is that he's actually confronting an issue which it seems has not been dealt with in at least twenty years. He may not be taking the best stand, but at least he's TAKING one.

I feel we have so many laws which "thwart" illegal immigration, but they still come in by the thousands. If the government really cared, these laws would be enforced, but they're not. So if the government is too afraid to enforce its laws, then at least iron out a way that they are WILLING to deal with this problem. Maybe Bush's plan will be modified to protect everyone's interests. Who knows? But by simply raising the issue, I think he will bring enough attention to it one way or the other, where the people will demand a change.

Maybe the government can develop a program which would close, militarize and strengthen the border, and let in immigrants on a strictly legal basis, the way it was done for years. Maybe simply open a few more seats for average working Mexicans who want to feed their families. Many of them could potentially contribute a lot here; I know of Mexican workers who ARE taxed and whose salaries top those of teachers and other respected professions. These people deserve to be here more than the (unsure of an exact number) of people on the welfare rolls draining the system in that respect, who haven't even opened up to a Classified page in 17 and a half years.

I just feel one way or the other, something needs to be done, and our policy needs to become more clearly defined. I admittedly have a bias toward the Mexican workers because I've witnessed firsthand their work ethic and determination to support their family, which I think is truly lacking among Americans. It's not their fault their government is so corrupt ;)