Hey there, sof :)
If I knew then what I know now, I could have saved myself a whole sh*tload of money. And since I was required to spend it, and people illegally in the US are not, but are offered an easy route to legality and citizenship, I think that I am entitled to reparations.
I'm going to call Charles Rangle at his office (1-800-EAT-SH*T) and enlist his aid. he understands the reparations argument. I'm sure that he'll support me...don't you?