As far as I know, Arkansas is not in a recession. Currently the outrage of American's on illegal immigration has nothing to do with the economy (as evidenced by our good economy), the outrage is due to one country taking over another. Canada is not sending millions upon millions of illegal immigrants, Mexico is.
Immigration to America should be a privalege given to many countries around the world, each should have equal access to become American is this is their dream, legally of course. It is not the same as 150 years ago when a boatload of Irish could come over and expect to become Americans. They can't, Mexico can't, no one can. One must come legally and be found to be free of disease and free of a criminal background.
Are you acquainted with the public opposition to the Irish immigration?