And how, exactly is an illegal alien going to prove he's been here for 25 years?
Why didn't he apply for amnesty in 1986?
You're right in that workplace enforcement (and NO welfare) will drive the vast majority of them back to where they belong. The negligible amount that live here, somehow supporting themselves, not working and not taking from the U.S. tax payer, they're low priority for removal.
Why didn't he apply for amnesty in 1986?
If they can, their golden. Otherwise, they are screwed. Personally, I support the round them up an push them across the border method. Eisenhower did it. Did you hear about what happened in Alabama? The new strict enforcement law has reduced unemployment.
One of Newt's problem with most folks is that he assumes you are as smart and as knowledgeable as he is. This can be a problem for those who are not.
Note: I still support Cain. I am just a little tired of the not my/the perfect candidate made a mistake (according the NY Times, etc.), lets rip them appart on FR, crowd.