~”If that isn’t amnesty, then what is amnesty.”~
Amnesty (n): the act of an authority (as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
http://m-w.com/dictionary/amnesty
Romney has never, to my knowledge, advocated pardoning people of violation of immigration law.
~”I thought that it meant that you were here contrary to law, you say that you want citizenship, and then the politician provides support.”~
Uh, no. That’s not what amnesty means. Read carefully, now:
“My view is, those who are here contrary to the law should seek to establish legal residence. And if they do so, I would be delighted to provide support.”
What Romney -said- (in contrast to how you’re twisting his words to suit your purpose) is that -if- an illegal immigrant takes action to establish his or her legal residence, then Romney would support that action. I think any good conservative would do the same.
I am missing the difference, they come forward and they stay, with Romney’s support.
I call that amnesty.