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Dear Lazamataz,

It depends what I thought I'd find on the other side of the border.

I expect a lot of folks will come here or stay here and take their chances until something bad happens to them or one of their family. Many of them will stay even after that happens.

Many illegal immigrants already believe that if they come forward to the authorities when a crime is committed against them that they will be deported. Thus, lots of folks are already operating under that assumption. Yet, they continue to come here and stay here.

I guess a lot of folks choose A).

sitetest

56 posted on 08/01/2006 8:16:48 AM PDT by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)

I guess a lot of folks choose A).

That's what life is. Make your choices and live with the consequences.

Mine is a theoretical argument. It'll never happen. It's allowed me the chance to explore that option with all of you. There are some compelling arguments in it's favor ... it will reduce illegal immigration in the long-term. The downside is that it's harsh.

But OTOH, life is harsh. Deal with life on life's terms.

58 posted on 08/01/2006 8:21:14 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Islam is a perversion of faith, a lie against human spirit, an obscenity shouted in the face of G_d)

Many illegal immigrants already believe that if they come forward to the authorities when a crime is committed against them that they will be deported
If I am not mistaken, illegals who are found to be victims of abuse or slavery have recourse to apply for some legal status. I'm remembering a case here in Vegas (Henderson, actually) where several women were kept prisoner until jobs were found for them. In the meantime, there was some sexual abuse alleged. The paper reported that they may be granted legal status. Does this policy ring a bell?