That is the ideal situation, but I don't think that we will see any roundups of illegals. It's just too politically dangerous.
Instead, the government must go after employers of illegals. The punishment must be prison time and not simply a fine. The current laws may already allow for that but if not then that is one of the very few things that Bush needs congress to address on this issue.
The problem is what to do when illegals start producing false documentation to employers. Our prison systems will be overwhelmed if the those illegals are imprisoned and the border is still open.
That is why the border must be closed before any thing can be done with the illegals are already here.
"That is the ideal situation, but I don't think that we will see any roundups of illegals. It's just too politically dangerous.
Instead, the government must go after employers of illegals. The punishment must be prison time and not simply a fine. The current laws may already allow for that but if not then that is one of the very few things that Bush needs congress to address on this issue.
The problem is what to do when illegals start producing false documentation to employers. Our prison systems will be overwhelmed if the those illegals are imprisoned and the border is still open.
That is why the border must be closed before any thing can be done with the illegals are already here."
In general, I agree with you.
I have seen indications that some illegals have been deported. I think that once deported, they should not be allowed to try again legally.
I am not sure we can seal our borders, but I do think we can do more than we are doing. We must make a better effort to stop illegal immigration.
I do not oppose those who come here legally. We have laws that limit that, and if appropriate, those can be changed according to the needs of this nation.