[bayourod]

"Being" here illegally is not a crime. Entering was a violation of immigration regulations.

If you ever violated a traffic law, you are as much a criminal as an out of status non citizen.

[skeeter]

"Being" here illegally is not a crime. Entering was a violation of immigration regulations.

ANOTHER gem!

Keep 'em comin'!

[F16Fighter]

"'Being' here illegally is not a crime. Entering was a violation of immigration regulations."

"If you ever violated a traffic law, you are as much a criminal as an out of status non citizen."

Lol, huh??

So according to your rationale, shoplifting is a crime only if you are caught in the act??

And btw -- "violating a traffic law" is not a federal crime...

But hmmm, just what "violation" is invading a sovereign country?

[brianl703]

Traffic law violations, other than serious ones like DUI and reckless driving, are "infractions".

Entering illegally is a "misdemeanor".

Posessing and using forged documents in support of your illegal stay is most likely a "felony".

Infractions..misdemeanors..and felonies. Get it?

[CONSERVE]

"Being" here illegally is not a crime.

il·le·gal ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-lgl) adj. Prohibited by law. Prohibited by official rules: an illegal pass in football. Unacceptable to or not performable by a computer: an illegal operation. n. An illegal immigrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- il·legal·ly adv.
illegally adv : in an illegal manner; "they dumped the waste illegally" [syn: illicitly, lawlessly] [ant: legitimately

Here now you know the meaning so your theory again is blown.