[detsaoT]

It appears to offer more protection of the law to illegal immigrants than Lazamataz's view, in that you would at least prosecute those who committed serious crimes against illegal immigrants as part of the process of deporting them after the trial (and all appeals, perhaps?) is concluded.

Right—the significance of my position is that the victim of the crime would not be party to the criminal proceedings, but would rather be a witness to the crime. (This does lead to a quandry, though—How can one be sure that someone who lied to enter the country, would tell the truth on the stand? And how do you prevent a witness of this nature from changing their story under threat or other duress?)

Laz's solution may just be a bit easier, but I'm not sure I'd sign on 100% without trying my way first. ;)

Regards,
~dt~

[sitetest]

Dear detsaoT,

"This does lead to a quandry, though—How can one be sure that someone who lied to enter the country, would tell the truth on the stand?"

Of course, the greater quandary is that, knowing that they will be deported as part of the process, most illegal immigrants will not come forward against slavers, murderers, and rapists. Is it fair to say that you're okay with that result?

Thanks,


sitetest

[Lazamataz]

Laz's solution may just be a bit easier, but I'm not sure I'd sign on 100% without trying my way first. ;)

Well, the simpler solution actually involves running and chainsaws and shrieking.

But my way will work.