In the Dem debate, no one wanted to talk about #1 and everybody wanted to talk about #2.
Do you think the GOP debate will be the same -- or will our candidates talk about punishing and deporting illegals?
Really, there’s less need to punish illegals and more need to punish employers. Romney has for instance stood for national identity cards for those without legal citizenship. Businesses found employing illegal immigrants would be fined as if they were not paying their taxes.
When it becomes unprofitable to hire illegal immigrants, the practice will slow and come to a stop.
I’m sure Thompson has some similar ideas.
I’ve heard several candidates talk of speeding the deportation of convicted criminals, though I’ll have to look back and see exactly who.
The real issue is not illegals in the USA but rather what can the USA do to help make Mexico a first class country.