"You obviously haven't grasped the scope and scale of this problem. Estimates are that there are more than 11 million illegal immigrants in the US today. That is a number that is greater than the population of all but 7 states individual states. Further, 1 in 4 births are now to immigrant mothers. It is a daunting enough task to contemplate sealing the borders and absorbing those that are already here. As Chertof stated, removing them would be impossible."
I'm swimming in illegals here where I live in the North East. Believe me, I know the scope of the problem. I'm not of the mindset that "nothing can be done...because it's toooo hhhaarrrdddd...or it's such an inconvenience. Save the whining for DU.
Chertoff is a sock-puppet yes man, like most other Bush apointments.
With the few strokes of a pen...or God-forbid...by just enforcing existing laws on the books, we would create a situation where most of the illegals would self deport within 18 to 24 months.
But I guess the appeal of SHamnesty is just too appealing for some like yourself.