[Ben Ficklin]

Perhaps it has to do with the fact that illegal entry is a misdemeanor and being in the country illegally is not a criminal offense.

Whatever the case, they are here. You can see them at Walmart, restaurants, and other such places.

[pigdog]

You need to read the law on immigration, Ben. It is in no way a misdemeanor. It is a criminal act punishable at present by fines in some cases and/or deportation but also by criminal penalties (imprisonment) in others.

The law is Title 8, Sec. 1325.

[pigdog]

BTW, it is viewed even more harshly if you are illegally immigrating into Mexico. Check the links I gave earlier to see how Mexico views such actions against its sovereignty.

Why should Uncle Sugar view the reciprocal differently than Mexico?

[spectre]

"Whatever the case, they are here. You can see them at Walmart, restaurants, and other such places."

Oh yes. We just got back from lunch at Carino's Italian Restaurant in North Little Rock. The cooks are visible from the seating area, and all FOUR of them were Speaking Spanish to each other...

I'm hoping they don't show up for work Monday..:)

sw