I want this problem with the illegals solved, that being that they cannot get into this country, and that they must leave. But I agree it seems to be a good thing that Perry wants to identify them as NON citizens. I like that.
If you see this proposal as step one in a process it is easier to understand why it is not a good thing. Politicians are all aware after their last attempt that “we the people” do NOT support amnesty- or even a path to citizenship for illegals. So those determined to help illegals now know they must get it done in increments. What seem like small concessions to illegals ALWAYS lead to bigger and bigger concessions. ALWAYS have and ALWAYS will.
We already have a LEGAL process for citizens of other countries to come here legally to work. We have a high unemployment rate among our own citizens and it has been shown that if illegals are taken out of jobs, citizens line up for the jobs. You have to ask yourself why Perry or anyone else would even propose givng illegals any sort of legitimacy to begin with.