[okie01]

We need no more laws on this subject. Clearly, it is illegal for foreigners to enter the US without the permission of our government. What we need now is enforcement of existing law. If a wall helps enforce existing law, then let's allocate the money to build one.

The existing laws were mostly toothless, inviting abuse. Illegal entry into the U.S. is, for instance, classed as a misdemeanor. The workplace enforcement laws are similarly diluted. Nor were enforcement attempts adequately funded.

The House bill is designed to eliminate these flaws -- make the penalties mean something and fully fund enforcement, on both the border and the workplace.

[King of Florida]

The House bill is designed to eliminate these flaws -- make the penalties mean something and fully fund enforcement, on both the border and the workplace.

Where's the money coming from to "fully fund enforcement"? Not a dime more out of my pocket, I tell you. But don't let me stop you from donating of your own free will.