[XJarhead]

I understand and agree with your point that forcible deportation of 11-20 million legals is not going to happen. But I don't think you've really addressed some of the other ideas that people have brought up that would create some "self-deportation".

For example, criminal penalties for knowingly hiring illegals, and steep civil penalties for hiring them under a strict liability standard. Like others have said, crack down on employers, and eliminate the exemptions for independent contractors, etc. That independent contractor exemption is a biggee because that's how a great many folks get around the rules.

As for the illegals, one instance of being caught working illegally means a lifetime ban on ever being permitted to work legally, either as a seasonal migrant or permanent resident.

Anyway, do you favor those type of steps?

[sissyjane]

If employers had to file with say the IRS and prove the status of their employees it could be a start.

The employer could then be held accountable for hiring illegals.

[EternalVigilance]

Anyway, do you favor those type of steps?

I'm anxiously awaiting his reply to your eminently reasonable question.

[GarySpFc]

I understand and agree with your point that forcible deportation of 11-20 million legals is not going to happen. But I don't think you've really addressed some of the other ideas that people have brought up that would create some "self-deportation".

Last night the former head of immigration, Kris Kobach, under Ashcroft stated if employers were forced to verify each employer, and there was a fine for hiring illegals they would go home.